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Interview
14 April 2016Lisa Williamson on female authors and gender neutral book covers
View InterviewI attended a panel discussion with leading YA author Lisa Williamson (The Art of Being Normal), senior editor Vicky Blunden (Myriad editions) and Leicester-based author Bali Rai. The event was held in one of the University of Leicester's lecture theatres.
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Blog
3 March 2016Literature and mental health: Part 2
View BlogI am now halfway through Warwick University's Literature and Mental Health course on Future Learn and it has been such an interesting experience. We cover one topic per week and so far we have looked at Stress, Heartbreak, and Bereavement.
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Blog
2 March 2016Cover to cover: a tale of two versions
View BlogAdaptations are a dividing force between book fans. Maybe you loved the book and can't bear to see your imagined version ruined, or maybe you are really keen to see your favourite book on the big screen.
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Feature
16 February 2016Ten books that changed the world
View FeatureThis year we are looking at how art can change the world, and literature's no exception.
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Blog
15 February 2016Can literature improve our mental wellbeing?: Part 1
View BlogThe University of Warwick has developed an online course investigating the relationship between literature and mental health. Their research looks particularly at whether literature can be used therapeutically to improve our mental wellbeing.
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News
11 February 2016Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script release
View NewsThe eight book in the Harry Potter series will be released this summer, it has been announced on Pottermore, J.K Rowling's official site for the series.
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Blog
6 February 2016Libraries aren't just for bookworms, they encourage the reader in everyone
View BlogLibraries are a melting pot of styles, genres and interest types. Where else can a young person really explore their love of reading, beyond the interests of their friends, family and the same old reading curriculum?
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Interview
4 February 2016What goes on at...Life and Deaf
View InterviewLast December, Life & Deaf won the Arts and Culture Award at Children and Young People Now Awards, sponsored by Arts Award. Their winning project What the Jackdaw Saw is a children's book that takes an inventive look at sign language.
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Blog
31 January 2016Cover to cover: #ReadingGoals
View BlogJanuary is the month of resolutions, but by now the gym memberships have probably started gathering dust. So if you are feeling too lazy to go to the gym why not exercise your mind with some reading resolutions.
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Blog
29 January 2016A Wizard's Spell on the World
View BlogA certain Wizard dominated much of our youth, but it wasn't all magic and myth; Mr Potter taught many life lessons too.
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Feature
14 January 2016The top 10 books for 2016
View FeatureLooking for some new reading material for 2016? Or maybe you fancy revisiting the classics? Here's what I'll be reading this year.
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Interview
22 December 2015Your Christmas reading list, sorted!
View InterviewWhen the weather is cold, the fire is burning and you've had too many mince pies, what better winter activity than to curl up with a festive read? Turn off the TV and pick up on of these Christmassy books, all you need to do is make the hot chocolate!
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Feature
2 October 2015March's theme is…Literature
View FeatureThis month we're teaming up with Bath Literature Festival, and delving into the world of lit.
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Review
2 October 2015Around the world in ten books
View ReviewA fun and enlightening end to a weekend at Bath Festivals, Scott Peck and Ann Morgan picked their top ten books from around the world.
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Feature
30 September 2015March round up: literature
View FeatureThis month we have delved into the world of literature...
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Review
27 September 2015Classic Stories with Kate Saunders and Holly Webb
View ReviewShould classic books be sacred? And, if you do choose to revamp or serialise a classic, how should you go about it?
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Review
26 September 2015Judith Kerr at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
View ReviewWitnessing the brilliant Judith Kerr in conversation at Bath Children's Literature Festival, it's great find the renowned author is still at such a creative highpoint.
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Interview
22 September 2015What goes on at...Bath Children's Literature Festival
View InterviewBath Children's Literature Festival is a week-long festival that kicks off this weekend. John and Gill McLay founded the festival in 2006, and have returned this year as Artistic Directors. Voice caught up with them to find out more...
