The three children’s books I can’t wait to teach

Following on from yesterday’s post about what makes a good teachable children’s book (and of course they don’t all have to be teachable to be enjoyed by children!), here’s my top five I’m itching to get into the classroom. Long Way Down I read Jason Reynolds’ Long Way Down as part of the UKLA awards … Continue reading The three children’s books I can’t wait to teach

What I look for in children’s literature

Yeah, yeah... I’ve written a book. It’s still available to buy on Kindle - please feel free to indulge. And then maybe review. I wanted to talk about something different today though; children’s literature. It’s the time of year again when I shadow the Carnegie Award at school - me and twenty excited Year 7s … Continue reading What I look for in children’s literature

So long, farewell… for now

Yesterday was our last residential day on the MA.  Just over two years ago, I'd just heard that I'd been offered a place and I thought that all my dreams had come true - two years later and dreams I'd never even really contemplated have come true.  It's been an amazing time that has just … Continue reading So long, farewell… for now