Do you ever think about the author of a piece of work before you photocopy it? In this blog, Graham Elsdon shares his experiences of being a teacher and author.
The power of story
To celebrate International Story Day on 20 March, children’ author Linda Strachan reminds us why the stories we share are so essential to our development and wellbeing.
Creating classroom resources – a publisher’s view
Hodder Education's Lis Tribe shares the process that goes into creating classroom resources.
Engaging reluctant and struggling readers
Here at Barrington Stoke, our mission is to help children and young people unlock a love of reading, and we were thrilled this year when one of our titles for teen readers, Lark by Anthony McGowan, won the Carnegie Medal, the oldest and most prestigious prize in children’s publishing. We were founded over twenty years … Continue reading Engaging reluctant and struggling readers
Lockdown Literature: Recent posts relating to lockdown
It has been a very unusual time since March as the whole world has been turned upside down. The events of lockdown and planning the return to school have necessitated changes that no-one could have predicted six months ago. Along with other education-focused blogs, over the last few months CLA has been keen to share … Continue reading Lockdown Literature: Recent posts relating to lockdown