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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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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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
During the webinar in June; It Takes a Village ~ How We Can All Support Children in their Early Years and Beyond! I shared the Reading is Everywhere poster, many settings and schools asked if they could download to display. If you would like to purchase the poster, please do so via this link: It
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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
Super delighted to share that I was the series consultant of this new children’s TV show, Mixmups. Created by Rebecca Atkinson from Toy Like Me, with a super talented team. First episode landed on Milkshake TV on Saturday 4th November 2023. Please watch on catch up via My5. ”Mixmups is a show about mixing and
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I am delighted to have been asked by Ladybird Books to write The Early Years reading timeline: How to support your child. This guide supports recent research from Ladybird Books and reveals parents’ views on quality time and bonding as the top benefits of reading with children. Please feel free to share with parents, educators,
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I am truly honoured and speechless to be nominated for a Power of a Woman award, particularly alongside so many other great women who I admire and respect. As a producer, storyteller, educationalist and consultant, I am passionate about what I do and how my work impacts others. I am proud of being a woman of colour and
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Delighted to be doing an author’s story session at this years Stepping into Stories festival. My session is on Sunday 5th February at 15:00, venue Station Hall, Herne Hill. Book via this link:
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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending my investiture at Windsor Castle, accompanied by my mum and my sons. I went on to have a scrumptious lunch with close family and friends. I was awarded the MBE in the Queens New Year Honours list in 2021 for services to education. I waited until now to
I have been doing a few author visits although the face-to-face visits have stopped on a temporary basis due to Covid-19. My last visit in November was to Kobi Nazrul Primary School in Tower Hamlets. I have to say, I was overwhelmed with the reception that I received from the school. Please let me know
