Humbled to be shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Award 2026, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust and The Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society. “The Ruth Rendell Award seeks to celebrate authors who go above and beyond to champion literacy, and to support children, young people or adults to develop their literacy skills and to […]
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I am super delighted to share that I have partnered with Siren Films and The Grove Nursery School, in Peckham, London on a film that showcases sustainability in practice. The film is free until Sunday 5th October 2025. All UK schools and Early Years settings, will need to have a Climate Action Plan in place.
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Super delighted to share my free World Book Day sessions. Thursday 7th March 2024 EYFS and KS1: 13:00 – 13:30 GMT KS2: 13:45 – 14:15 GMT Please email: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com to book a place. Follow the conversation on the socials: @LauraHAllain
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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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Delighted to share that I have written a set of FREE resources to support my new book; My Family, Your Family, illustrated by Givovana Medeiors. Please click on the link here to access: Order your copy of My Family, Your Family via this link: #MyFamilyYourFamily #MFYF Follow the conversation on the socials: Instagram | Twitter/X
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Delighted to share my conference book launch, which will take place on Saturday 7th October, in Tower Hill, London. “There is no one way to have a family and no right way to be a family. My Family, Your Family is a powerful non-fiction book that focuses on what makes a family, explores how different families
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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
There are two new JoJo and Gran Gran episodes on the radio. Its Time To Go To the Ballet Its Time To Go To The Urban Orchard Listen either on @BBCsounds and/or demand on @Cbebies radio Follow the conversation: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter @LauraHAllain
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I’m delighted to be one of the expert advisors on this Child and Adolescent Psychiatry project run by the University of Oxford. “The Duchess of Cambridge visited Nower Hill High School in Harrow where she joined a science lesson studying neuroscience and the importance of early childhood development.” Please click on this link to read more. Follow the
I was sent this video from Kids Books to Life, on their review of My Skin, Your Skin. It surely encapsulates the principles of the book. We are also finding a few schools are purchasing a copy of My Skin, Your Skin for every class. If you would like to purchase a personalised signed copy
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I’m delighted to take part in this year’s Global Free to Play Summit. 12th – 16th July 2021 Please click on this link to book: Follow the conversation on the socials: Instagram| Twitter | Facebook @LauraHAllain
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I’m delighted to share that JoJo and Gran Gran is now included on the CBeebies Get Creative App. Download the App via this link. Keep the conversation going on the socials: @LauraHAllain
