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Adult Author of the Month – Olivie Blake

Olivie Blake is every aspiring writer’s dream... Self-published online ‘The Atlas Six’, a tale of young magicians vying for places in an elite academy, became a social media sensation and was quickly snapped up by very eager publishers. Olivie Blake is a pseudonym, real name Alexene Farol Fullmuth which she uses for her YA fiction. Talented and very cool...what will she do next?!

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Children’s Author of the Month – Ross Welford

Ross Welford is an award-winning children’s author best known for his hugely successful debut novel ‘Time Travelling with a Hamster’. He’s a writer with a big imagination, telling extraordinary tales with heart and humour. Look out for a brand-new ‘Prince Kal’ adventure this May, a magical, intergalactic story that’s out of this world!

YA Focus

Sarah Janet Maas is an American fantasy author known for her series Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. As of 2024, she has sold more than 75 million copies of her books and her work has been translated into 40 languages.

Women's History Month

Honouring the women who have and are reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long-term sustainability - environmental, economic, educational, and societal.

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Explore Science with Stories

British Science Week takes place between 6-15 March. Get inspired with a selection of stories celebrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Shakespeare for Children and Teens

It's never too early to discover Shakespeare!

Celebrating Ramadan Together

A selection of children's titles to celebrate Ramadan.

Winnie the Pooh

It’s been more than one hundred years since the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh and his dear friends Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo and Tigger. Still as cherished as ever, A.A Milne’s beloved characters continue to bring joy to us all. Such a silly old bear! Christopher Robin loves him dearly...and so do we!

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Founded in 2018, Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.