When Children Are Forced to Flee
With the current and ongoing refugee crisis being a constant cause for concern, we thought we would take a moment to discuss some books...
Bookish Rebellion
In February, the first ‘Fridays for Future’ climate strike took place in my area. We had heard about it about two days prior, in a very...
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Families In Books
June was Pride Month and when we consider this topic and relevant books, it’s good to have first-hand recommendations from someone in the...
Looking After Your Mental Health
Last month was mental health awareness month, so we’ve been taking a close look at children’s books that deal with this sensitive topic....
Where Would We Be Without Bees?
. On Monday this week, we celebrated World Bee Day. We know that bees are a hugely important part of our world, but have we learnt enough...
The Incomparable Love of Animals in Fiction
Earlier this month, it was Dodie Smith’s one hundred and third birthday. This got me thinking about our canine friends, and why we love...