Author, film maker, museum creator and raconteur Francis Gerard has definitely lived an “adventurous life”. Here he shares his love of books, Chinese culture, the San bushmen of South Africa and sci-fi.
St Mary’s Primary School: Shelf Life
When Year 6s from St Mary’s Primary school asked for a library where they could relax and enjoy books, Deputy Head Amanda Bishop sought advice from Wandsworth Learning Resources Service. Amanda and librarian J Lythgoe meet to discuss the project.
Adam Bushnell: The pun is mightier than the sword
How reading bedtime stories to children on a school trip to Michael Morpurgo’s Devon farm helped primary teacher Adam Bushnell become a polymath author.
SF Said: Love cat library
Author SF Said talks about the ways libraries are important for his writing life and introduces his new book, Tyger.
Lucy Brandt: Nothing is impossible if you use your imagination
There’s a new, super inventive science series on the fiction shelves for six to nine-year-olds with diverse characters – Leonora Bolt. Here author Lucy Brandt talks about her inspirations and hope to highlight the joy of STEM subjects through humour and creativity.
Shelfie Love
Preston-based Jake Hope has found all sorts of ways to bring the best reading to children, especially those living in the north of England. Here he discusses how children’s books and libraries make life better.