Have you downloaded the FREE Maya and Marley starting school resource pack? “This resource pack has been created to support parents, educators and teachers, as well as children, with navigating new social and emotional situations. Children are likely to experience a range of emotions during transitional periods – such as starting school for the first […]
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ASCOT RACECOURSE MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ascot Racecourse prepares for its Racing to Zero Summer Mile Weekend and launches new equine-themed children’s storybook The highly anticipated Racing to Zero Summer Mile Weekend will be returning to Ascot Racecourse from Friday 10th to Saturday 11th July. One of the highlights of Ascot’s summer calendar,
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I am super excited to share the location of my unique book launch: Maya and Marley and the New Friend, illustrated by the talented Yabaewah Scott. At the world-famous Portobello Road Market! Saturday 6th June, from 10:00am. As a child this was my local high street and it is an honour to return to the
It Takes a Village: How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond! In June last year, I hosted a very successful webinar titled It Takes a Village: How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond! It brought together a diverse list of speakers, who all
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Ring the alarm! You are ALL invited to the launch of my new book: Maya and Marley and the New Friend, illustrated by Yabaewah Scott. Saturday 6th June 2025. Come back soon, to see where the location will be. Ohh, pre-order the book to hit your letterbox, on Thursday 4th June 2026, via this link.
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Sharing ‘Pick up a Book’ Song Launch We are pleased to share with you the photos and short video of the launch. Pick up a Book, is an intergenerational song that encourages children to, indeed, pick up a book, and celebrates the National Year of Reading. The song, recorded by ‘The Pick Up A Book
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I was delighted to be invited to discuss reading and books and the Kindred Square, ‘school readiness’ survey, with Vanessa Feltz on Saturday 24th January. Please click on the link to listen, or listen to the full episode via LBC. Follow the conversation on the socials: @LauraHallain
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To celebrate 2026 being the NATIONAL YEAR OF READING, TTS are giving 5 schools the chance to WIN a Storytime at TTS Headquarters with Laura Henry-Allain MBE. 🌟 To ENTER: 📖 FOLLOW @tts_resources 📖 COMMENT below how reading inspires your children 📖 LIKE & SHARE with your friends (one tag = one entry!) TERMS &
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I am absolutely thrilled that my children’s picture book, Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up has won a Teach Early Years Award 2025, in the picture book category! This means a lot to me. I started my career in Early Years Education, and it was an honour to know that this award
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I am honored to have written another children’s picture book; My Blood, Your Blood. This book is very personal; the themes are Sickle Cell and Blood Donation. I had 10 units of blood 13 years ago. The book is based on Angel Salami, who has Sickle Cell and is illustrated by Zenovia Grant. We had
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Recycling week in two weeks! Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th September 2025 I have put together a suggested list, for Early Years settings and schools; resources, materials, displays, books, video clips, etc Books: Clean Up by Dapo Adeloa and Nathan Byron publisher Puffin Who Stole the Recycling bin: Ada Ray United Nations – Sustainability Goals
My Words, My Book presents! It Takes a Village ~ How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond! A free webinar for educators, teachers, parents, childminders, librarians, authors, publishers and anyone who is interested in supporting children with their reading. At least a few times a year there is either
