I’ve recently come across the idea of Mentor Texts – books you can learn from. There’re some great examples given by ReFoReMo Challenge, or Reading for Research Month Challenge. This is where you have to read as a writer rather … Continue reading →
I write picture books. Recently I’ve learnt about cutting words and letting the pictures tell the story. I’ve heard that picture books with very few words are in favour. I’ve laughed out loud over the 100 words in Jon Klassen’s … Continue reading →
October The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine. This book surprised and disturbed me. The last Anne Fine book I read was the light hearted book Notso Hotso about a dog that scratches so much it needs a full body shave. … Continue reading →
