Retelling Tales with Joseph Coelho, Juno Dawson and Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Subvert classic stories with The Girl Who Became a Tree,
Wonderland and The Deathless Girls
Key stage 5
Activities suitable for Years 12 and 13
Surviving a Nervous Planet with Matt Haig
Watch Matt Haig's excellent event at the 2019 Book Festival, reflect on the complex relationship between literature and mental health, and try some therapeutic writing exercises.
Reading Gothic
A toolkit to help older pupils decipher key Gothic themes and motifs
Inspiring Stories with Meg Rosoff
Award-winning author Meg Rosoff shares her top tips for writing your own emotive tales
Let’s Talk About Race with Nikesh Shukla
Get pupils talking about race and diversity in literature
Edwin Morgan: A Taste of Poetry
Using Edwin Morgan’s poem The Apple’s Song to inspire discussion and creative writing
New Online Course – How To Read A Novel
Get your pupils excited about reading with our online course
Laura Bates: Get Talking Feminism
Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, gives her tips on how to start a discussion on feminism
Susan Greenfield on the Human Brain
Scientist Susan Greenfield explores the human brain and women in science in an event at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival