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Reading And Children's Psyche: How Reading Helps Children Become Smarter

Hello reader, When I was a child, one of my favourite things to do was to follow my mom into the bookshops and browse the children's...

End-of-Year Roundup!

There is so much to be thankful for! I would like to start with a huge thank you to the community that has continued to support us in...

Why I wrote... Seedlings (part 4)

When I’m creating children’s books I am reminded of one of Roald Dahl’s classics: George’s Marvellous Medicine. I like to throw in all...

Meet the Team... Lauren Ackie

Good literature has the power to transport you to wherever the author sees fit. For me, misplaced punctuation and spelling errors have...

Children's Question Corner... with Asma Aden Mohamed

Our magical fourth picture book Lines, Lines, Lines! is now available! Debut illustrator Asma Aden Mohamed and Luke Elliott have created...

Why I wrote… Seedlings (part 3)

I have always been fascinated with the folklore and traditions passed onto me by my family; the fantastical worlds and tales offered a...

Reflecting Realities?

The CLPE Reflecting Realities Report 2021 has been released and I have thoughts. On first glance, there are lots of positives and I'm...

Why I wrote… Seedlings (part 2)

As an autistic I find society frightening; there are just so many unwritten rules that seem to change the second you think you have them...

Why I wrote... Seedlings (part 1)

Curtis Ackie's latest book, SEEDLINGS is available for pre-order from today! His first for ages 12+, SEEDLINGS consists of nine enchanted...

Children's Question Corner... with Sydney Jackson!

Our second picture book The Calicolour Cat is now available! Curtis Ackie and debut illustrator Sydney Jackson have created a wonderfully...

20 Picture Books Featuring Black Children

We've put together a list of books that celebrate the wonder of childhood and depict black children just being children, in everyday...