Discover the best children’s holiday books from Verushka Louw, Children’s Sales Rep at Jonathan Ball Publishers and learn all about the cosy ‘Jolabokflod’ reading trend this festive season.
The Book Tree Podcast: Episode 4
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Jolabokaflod: ‘Christmas Book Flood’
Jolabokaflod is an Icelandic tradition that translates to “Christmas Book Flood.” It’s a much loved custom where books are exchanged as gifts on Christmas Eve and everyone spends the evening reading their new books, with a hot cocoa and a treat.
The Book Tree Podcast – Episode 3
Author Lori-Ann Preston talks about her writing process, entering competitions, rejection letters and the power of self-publishing.
Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse
Meet Pinch Perkins – a 12 year old witch waiting for her magic to declare itself – and on a detective mission to find the cure to her mum’s enchanted sleep spell. Whirlwind adventure, magic spells and humour abound.
How To Stop A Train
A beautifully illustrated book for age 4-9 year olds bringing the story of political and social activist Mohandas Gandhi to life.
Pearl of The Sea
A fantasy graphic novel about a girl and a sea monster who form an unlikely bond, helping one another learn to trust again. Guest reviewed by Nancy Richards.
Teens Need Comprehension Skills
With AI on the rise, being a critical thinker and reader and knowing how to read for meaning and understand how to build links between texts and ideas is vital. Reading skills are not enough and our teens are falling short in their high school years.
She Gets The Girl
The new hate-to-love rom com from bestselling author Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick, is the perfect queer romance to lose yourself in.
Spilling Ink – A Young Writer’s Handbook
Spilling Ink is one of the best handbooks for young writers you’ll find, with everything from finding your writer’s voice to plotting what happens, creating your characters, choosing a narrative voice (who is telling your story) and getting into a writing practice.
The authors have put together everything a young writer needs to know.
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Books are an investment in your child’s education, but they’re expensive and space-consuming. The answer is to start a Book Club and share them!
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