Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People

Children's/YA writers in need of feedback, you can bid for a (min) 2k editorial report on the first 15k of a novel. Written by me, an award-winning author with 15 years experience and a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing. I am kind but thorough. #UKKidLit #kidlit
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Purple leave surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Post-conferece access to panel recordings'

If you missed our conference, and you're feeling glum about it, then the post-conference ticket might be for you! It gives you access to the panel papers and Q&A with the authors until 1st Feb 2026 for only £8! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Wow! So many amazing creative treats are available to bid for as part of the 'Creatives 4 Sudan' auction. And the money raised will be used to help people escaping the terrible situation in El-Fasher. See app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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Our two-day conference, 'On Writing for Young People' is over for another year. We had, amazing speakers, wonderful workshops and the quality of the CHAT was off-the-scale. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. It was maybe the best one yet.
Now to lie in a darkened room for the weekend...

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Permanent! Full-time! A truly gold-dust job, run don't walk!

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Workshop: Flash Fairytales. Online Conference. 20-21 Nov 2025.'

Our delegates have started watching the pre-recorded panel papers. But there are live sessions too - our Q&As, workshops and our keynote!
Including 'Flash Fairytales' with the ever-brilliant Claire Hennessy www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Panel 6: Centring the Reader. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025'.

With only two weeks to go until the live sessions of our online conference, the pre-recorded panel papers are live today. Including those on 'Centring the Reader' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Huge congratulations to our brilliant Editorial Board member, @joannanadin.bsky.social! We'll be keeping our fingers and toes crossed!

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Workshop: Finding Your Character's "Belonging". Online Conference. 20-21 Nov 2025.

With less than three weeks to go before the conference returns, check out the programme! Including a workshop on creating your characters with Alyssa Hollingsworth www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Workshop: Building Worlds Through Words. Online conference. 20-21 Nov 2025'

There are some fantastic workshops as part of the 'On Writing for Young People' programme, including 'Building Worlds Through Words' with Apeksha Harsh. Online 20-21 Nov www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Panel 5: Writing Non-Dominant Voices. Online Conference. 20-21 Nov 2025'

It's November! Which means the conference is THIS MONTH! Join us to hear panels like 'Writing Non-Dominant Voices' 20-21 Nov. Online. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Panel 4: Practical Process. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.'

We're so excited to be joined by the wonderful @clarefurniss.bsky.social and @sambeckbessinger.bsky.social for 'Practical Process' as part of On Writing for Young People, the online conference, 20-21 Nov. Last few tickets left: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Purple leaves surround text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Workshop: Design Imaginative Prompts for Young Writers' Online Conference. 20-21 Nov 2025'.

As well as a range of panels on Writing for Young People, we will also be hosting practical workshops. Join us online, 20-21 Nov. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surrounding text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Workshop: Getting the Most from your Publisher' Online Conference. 20-21 Nov 2025.

'Getting the Most from Your Publisher' is just one of the great workshops running as part of 'On Writing for Young People' the online conference. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surround a text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People. Panel 3: Ethical Time Travel. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025'

'Ethical Time Travel' is just one of our brilliant panels at 'On Writing for Young People'. The online conference is just 28 days away! Full details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves surrounding text. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People' Workshop: Writing in No-Person's Land. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

'On Writing for Young People' conference has panels - and workshops! Like 'Writing in No-Person's Land' with Ruth Moore, looking at practical ways to age-up or age-down a work-in-progress. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing... #UKKidLit #AcademicSky

A border of purple leaves around a text. The text reads: On Writing for Young People. Keynote speaker Abie Longstaff. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

We are so looking forward to welcoming our wonderful keynote speaker to 'On Writing for Young People' this year. Abie Longstaff is a beloved writer for children & advocates for writers in her role on the management committee of the Society of Authors www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Purple leaves, with text. The text reads: On Writing for Young People. Panel 2: Young Adult, Not Adult. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

On Writing for Young People, the online conference, is just around the corner. Featuring joys like Panel 2 'Young Adult, Not Adult'. Full details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

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

sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...

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

www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025

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