Read the brilliant opening to Katherine Rundell's new book The

Katherine Rundell explains how her journey to the inspired her new book The Explorer - and shares an extract.

Cressida Cowell is back: Read the opening to her brand new book

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Humanity behind the headlines': Books about poverty and compassion

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National Poetry Day: Read poems by three brilliant rising stars

National Poetry Day: Read poems by three brilliant rising stars

Why I'm Taking Inclusive Book Fairs Into Schools

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Learn how to draw super-cute pugs from Sarah McIntyre and Philip

September blogs

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Top authors share the most gripping 10-minute reads to enjoy with

Top authors share the most gripping 10-minute reads to enjoy with

Check out these beautiful illustrations from the new 'Mary Plain