Most people avoid ugly animals. I'm obsessed with them
Sami Bayly
Growing up in rural Australia, I found joy in the weird creatures around me – and finding out why they had evolved that way. Now I’ve illustrated a whole children’s book about them
May 2019
A is for Activist: why children’s books are getting political
Children’s literature is seeing a ‘seismic shift’ in diversity as authors say they want to make sure children of color see themselves represented
December 2018
Children's book roundup
Children’s and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels
Children's book reviews round-up
The best children’s books of 2018 for all ages
April 2018
Observer New Review Q&A
Juno Dawson: ‘Teenagers have seen things that would make milk curdle’
The YA novelist on researching addiction, dealing with transphobes and why she loves writing for teens
April 2017
Children's book roundup
Children’s books roundup: the best new picture books and novels
Children's book of the week
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls review – a real inspiration
February 2017
Observer New Review Q&A
Gemma Cairney: ‘I was a naughty teen – I got told not to talk back’
The radio DJ and author on her life lessons for young and old – plus raving in Margate
October 2016
Books blog
How to get your boy reading
Boys are generally less enthusiastic than girls to spend their time reading – but all they need are a few bookworm male role models
July 2016
Children's books
The Tree Climber’s Guide by Jack Cooke - review
Children's books
The Incomplete Book of Dragons, by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third by Cressida Cowell - review
Children's books
How to make a model shrew – in pictures
Pam Royds obituary
Children's books
How to make… fizzing bath bombs
Children's books
The Aliens are Coming! by Ben Miller – review
May 2016
Children's books
What are the best illustrated non-fiction books for children?
Children's books
Family book reviews: best books for younger children - in pictures
Children's books
Michael Rosen's greatest quotes to mark his 70th birthday!
Children's books
Write your own Shakespeare Tales by Deborah Patterson – review
April 2016
Children's books
The Amazing Book is Not on Fire by Dan Howell and Phil Lester – review
bookaholic031: ‘It’s not really an emotional rollercoaster but the book will not fail to bring a smile to your face or make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes’
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