Laurel Remington’s The Secret Cooking Club hits the shelves this week. Winner of the Times/Chicken House Childrens’ Fiction Competition 2015, Remington’s novel features 12 year-old Scarlet. Poor Scarlet is the main subject of her mum’s popular blog, something she’s not too happy about. So, when she finds a deserted kitchen … things start looking up.…
A warm welcome to lovely debut author Jo Franklin on My Book Corner today. Her middle grade novel – Help! I’m An Alien – had our reviewer giggling … plus, there are two more books in the series yet to come. Thanks for answering our questions Jo. Tell us about you in 25 words or…
A huge My Book Corner welcome to Hollie Hughes, author of the picture book The Famishing Vanishing Mahoosive Mammoth. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Unreasonably optimistic dream botherer, ridiculously incompetent as a grown-up, rubbish at small talk, most comfortable in my own head. What makes you happy? My kids, writing,…
Michelle Robinson is the picture book author of A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting, Chicken Nugget and the much anticipated Goodnight Spaceman (launched from space by Tim Peake!) … and that’s just for the beginning of 2016. Absolutely delighted to welcome Michelle to answer My Book Corner’s questions … Tell us about you in 25…
Dr Dominic Walliman just happens to be the first author with a PhD in Quantum Device Physics to be interviewed on My Book Corner. He’s clearly suitably qualified to write a fabulous children’s book, Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure, and Professor Astro Cat’s Solar System. So what would a Quantum Physicist prefer… time travel or…
Huge welcome to picture book author & illustrator Sean Julian, ( The Great Big Sleep), who has popped in to My Book Corner to answer our questions … Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I’m a glass half full type person who would then drink what was in the glass and have…
… HUGE welcome to Viviane Schwarz. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. I make things that I want to exist. I aim for them to be encouraging and accessible. I really like artichokes. What makes you happy? Artichokes. Sleep. Understanding or learning something new. Seeing others happy, at rest or understanding or…
Hugest welcome to the fabulous co-authors Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve. Between them they have produced a fabulous trio of illustrated novels for younger (7+) readers … Oliver and the Seawigs, Cakes in Space, and most recently Pugs of the Frozen North. Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Interplanetary snow yetis with…
UK novelist Cecilia Busby joins My Book Corner as part of the inaugural #UKMG Extravaganza tour, answering our infamous set of questions. Keep reading for a truly wonderful sneak peek exclusive, (HUGE thank you Cecilia, the cake is in the post!), and it just goes to show inspiration for your writing can be lurking anywhere…
Caleb Krisp is the author & creator of the unforgettable Ivy Pocket. Whilst most of the characters in Anyone But Ivy Pocket are trying desperately to get away from her, I highly recommend you find out more about Ivy. She’s quite addictive. Huge thanks to her creator, Caleb Krisp, for popping in to My Book…
The one & only Mo Willems is here, at My Book Corner. On Monday 27th October the shortlist for the RCHB was announced. Voted for entirely by children, it generates such enthusiasm & excitement for discovering new books … I adore that! The unique, and brilliantly humorous Mo Willems made the shortlist in the ‘Books…
Tania McCartney and Tina Snerling have successfully collaborated on the energetic An Aussie Year, and have just released their second picture book together … Tottie & Dot. Yep, these two are the perfect pair to give My Book Corner an insider’s look at the creative process behind a successful picture book as part of their…
From Whale Boy to Just Ducks, to A First Book of Nature I’m a huge fan of Nicola’s passion for nature and her ability to turn her hand to well .. a huge range of books. Here’s a little peek at the talented lady behind those books … Tell us about you in 25 words or…
Catherine Bruton’s YA novel I Predict A Riot. Unique and fast paced, it was quite a journey. It’s a gripping novel inspired by the 2011 London Riots, together with her teaching experiences in both South London and Southern Africa. Southern Africa? I needed to find out more from Catherine. What follows is an inspiring and unique…
Elys Dolan created quite a storm with that fabulous picture book Weasels. Now Nuts in Space and Mr Bunny’s Chocolate Factory have come along to make us giggle just a little bit harder. Well, I just had to ask Elys in to My Book Corner didn’t I!! Delve in to discover her most embarrassing moment…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…