Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People

Purple leaves, with text overlaid. The text reads: On Writing for Yougn People. Panel 1: Books, Boys and Building Empathy. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

We have only a handful of tickets left for our online conference 'On Writing for Young People', including treats like 'Panel 1: Books, Boys and Building Empathy'. Full programme and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Huge congratulations to Sarah Hagger-Holt who has won the #LittleRebelsAward for an unprecedented second time, this time with THE FIGHTS THAT MAKE US. 🎉👏 @littlerebsprize.bsky.social #UKKidLit

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I don’t think any of this is a surprise and yet it’s still extremely concerning. Really shows the lack of commitment the industry has to improving and sustaining diverse representation in children’s literature. For things to be back sliding when they weren’t even where they needed to be…

‘Catastrophic decline’ in Black representation in children’s books A report by charity Inclusive Books for Children found that of the 2,721 books surveyed, only 51 featured a Black main character, down by 21.5% since 2023

The industry - including publishing, bookselling, the educational and charitable sector - really needs to work harder.
Just 35 books (1.3%) featured south Asian main characters, while 12.5% of children in English nursery /primary schools have south Asian heritage
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On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025 On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

The full schedule for the @leafjournal.bsky.social online conference in November is now up! Tickets can be booked here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025 On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

The full schedule is now available for our conference, with 20+ papers, a range of workshops and our keynote - it's packed! Online, 20-21 Nov. Full info and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025 On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

On Writing for Young People is a 2-day online conference to discuss ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for children and Young Adults.
Online, 20 & 21 Nov. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Biographies and autobiographies for children and teens Biographies and autobiographies for children with titles by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison & Floella Benjamin.

Biographies and autobiographies for children featuring books by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison, Floella Benjamin, John Agard, Alastair Humphreys, Malala Yousafzai, David Long & William Grill schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/biogr... #teachertwitter #kidlit

Authors into Schools: A.M. Dassu - Seven Stories | The National Centre for Children's Books

Hello teachers!

My book Wild Journey will be published on 6th November and to celebrate it I’m doing a free online school event with Seven Stories The National Centre for Children's Books

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Join us! #kidlituk #ukkidlit Speakers: @imogenrw.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @alomshaha.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @rashmiwriting.bsky.social @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social Sita Brahmachari, Nizrana Farook, Serena Patel & MORE! Tickets £20 /online £5

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The Rose Field with Philip Pullman Join Philip Pullman and Michael Rosen in conversation about storytelling and The Rose Field.

On Oct 31, I'll be talking to Philip Pullman about his latest book.
Please come:
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Likely to be of interest to students at @goldsmithsenglish.bsky.social @uniofexeterecw.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025 On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

Tickets are on sale now for 'On Writing for Young People'. A two-day, online conference sharing ideas & insights from the academic field of creative writing for children and young adults. 20-21 Nov 2025 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Image on green leaves. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People' Conference Tickets Now on Sale! Join us to hear insightful talks and take part in practical workshops. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Image on green leaves. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People' Conference Tickets Now on Sale! Join us to hear insightful talks and take part in practical workshops. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

It's the last few weeks of my children's lit in the 20th century class w/ the Uni of Cambridge & it's been a pleasure to teach. Every student brings something new and thoughtful to the table and it's always a joy. A new intake starts in Sept - come and join us? www.pace.cam.ac.uk/courses/brit...

We're in our final flurry of conference paper proposals and workshop pitches! You have until Monday, 11th August to get in touch with ideas. Have something to say about creative writing for young people? We want to hear it! ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #kidsbooks #booksky #academicsky

We're in our final flurry of conference paper proposals and workshop pitches! You have until Monday, 11th August to get in touch with ideas. Have something to say about creative writing for young people? We want to hear it! ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #kidsbooks #booksky #academicsky

3 year old: [silently hands me a book]

me: “do you want me to read this to you?”

3 year old: “I mean. I can’t read. so.”

Green leaves surrounding a text box. The text reads: On Writing for Young People. Call for Papers! Writers for young people in the academy, share your insights. Deadline for Proposals 11th August. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

Just over two weeks left to get conference paper/workshop proposals in for 'On Writing for Young People'; conference online in Nov. Ideas from both faculty and students welcome. Full details: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring: What are the Limitations of Horror in Young Adult Fiction?' by Dant Hunt ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'A Practice-Based Research Approach to Selecting Point of View in a Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Novel' by Julia OConnor ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Evolution of AI Characters in Children’s Literature' by Rachel Hamilton & Christopher Piper ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Writing Generative Black Anger in Young Adult Historical Fiction' by Laura E. Jacquemond ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Navigating Disability in Children’s Publishing: Insights from Disabled Authors' by Daniela Rozental and @joannanadin.bsky.social ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Child’s Experience of Relatives with Mental Health Problems: How Can Middle Grade Authors Combat Stigma?' by Hannah Durkan ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Child’s Experience of Relatives with Mental Health Problems: How Can Middle Grade Authors Combat Stigma?' by Hannah Durkan ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Catching Up with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph continues his mission to promote comics as a medium and reach and encourage new readers, young and old, through workshops, presentations and other events. Just in the past week, the busy comic creator, whose new book, My Dad Fights Demons! drawn by Abbigayle Bircham is published by SelfMadeHero in September, was at the British Library, discussing how comics can impact reading for children as part of this year’s…

Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph continues his mission to promote comics as a medium and reach and encourage new readers, young and old, through workshops, presentations and other events

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Inventing the Perfect Crush: Arguing for Middle-Grade Narratives with Aromantic Leads' by Varsha Varghese ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky #lgbtq

Graphic with photos of winning editors of the 2025 Branford Boase Award, Alice Swan and Ama Badu.

Decorative graphic with photo of the winner of the 2025 Branford Boase Award, Margaret McDonald

Congratulations to Margaret McDonald and her editors Alice Swan and Ama Badu, winners of the 2025 #BranfordBoaseAward for the year's outstanding debut novel for young people with GLASGOW BOYS @faberchildrens.bsky.social 💐💐💐#KidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky
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