Early Years reading timeline

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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Stepping into Stories

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:   

Bon Jounen Kwéyòl

Bon Junen Kwéyòl, to everyone celebrating! In brief, Jounen Kwéyòl is a month-long celebration in St Lucia and Dominica (with the final celebration on the last Sunday of the month), of French and African culture, language, food, customs, etc. Although, I visit St Lucia many times, I haven’t been for Jounen Kwéyòl, since 2008, for …

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National Story Telling Week

Ooh, it is National Story Telling Week! Getting ready for a range of online and in person events, over the next few months. Includes a school in Japan! *Author readings *Assemblies *Author Q&A *Literacy workshops *Sessions for parents and/or educators/teachers 💻Please email my PA: Admin@LauraHenryAllain.Com Follow the conversation: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook @LauraHAllain

Author and events

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 …

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New JoJo and Gran Gran radio episodes!

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

Oxford University

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 …

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Have a Kitkat!

The deputy head of Wendell Park Primary School (School Partnership), Rosie, ordered a signed copy of My Skin, Your Skin for every class; they already had a copy and were keen to use the book to support their reflections for Anti-Bullying Week. It was my absolute pleasure to personally drop off the books on Thursday. …

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