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Q&A: Kitty Morgan, author of ‘Failure in Time’

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Failure in Time is the thrilling, thought-provoking debut from author Kitty Morgan—a dystopian fantasy for middle-grade readers that blends high-stakes adventure with powerful themes of friendship, trust, and confronting the consequences of our actions. Set in the crumbling depths of London Under, this gripping story follows sixteen-year-old Failure as she navigates shadowy organisations, rebel allies, […]

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A Swift Return | Fiona Barker Talks Swifts, Air Pollution, Collaboration, and Taking the Gentle Approach

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“…the swift was a natural choice.” ‘A Swift Return’ is an inspiring story about friendship, our environment, and how doing the little things makes the big things happen. The story follows two friends, Aria and Yusuf, who discover a fallen swift who, in nursing it back to health, form an everlasting bond. What’s more, they

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Tiny Tree Acquires ‘Lively’ Picture Book About Living with ADHD

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Lively Lila: A Dance of Happy Discovery is bold and inspiring. A fun and accessible journey through ADHD for children and parents.  Publishing April 2024. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tiny Tree is pleased to announce the signing of breakthrough author-illustrator Ben Levey and his picture book ‘Lively Lila: A Dance of Happy Discovery’. Worldwide rights to

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Tiny Tree Acquires New Picture Book With Focus on Neurodiversity and Self-Discovery

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‘ANNA’S GARDEN’ IS WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SARAH HEWITT FEATURES THEMES OF NEURODIVERSITY, SELF-DISCOVERY, AND BEING HAPPY PUBLISHING IN MARCH 2024 VIA TINY TREE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tiny Tree is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Sarah Hewitt. ‘Anna’s Garden’ is a picture book with a

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Pax and the Missing Head — Author David Barker Talks His New Middle-Grade Sci-Fi Adventure and the Future of ‘London Falling’

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A middle-grade sci-fi book isn’t all that uncommon, but the dystopian London setting found in Pax and the Missing Head — New London — is far, far, different from the English capital you may be familiar with.

In this exclusive Q&A, we chat with David Barker and discover how middle-grade sci-fi novels, The A-Team, Orwell’s 1984, Harry Potter, and Brexit all inspired the author to write what has become Pax and The Missing Head; the opening chapter of his ‘London Falling’ series. David also gives us a peek ‘behind the wall’, discussing the next two books in his ‘London Falling’ trilogy, his publication day plans, and much more.

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My Brother Has Cancer — Alex Winstanley On Writing A Complex And Important Children’s Book About Cancer

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A children’s book about cancer can be as important as it is difficult to write; just ask author Alex Winstanley. The prolific children’s author behind My Brother Has Cancer has also covered topics of dementia, depression, tourettes, and cerebral palsy in his award-winning ‘My Has’ picture book series; giving children and their caregivers a resource to better understand and talk about serious illnesses and medical conditions.

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Make Your Children’s Book Shine: Tips for New Children’s Authors

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Are you aspiring to be a children’s book author? Do you want to make sure your manuscript stands out from the pack and captures the minds of young readers? Look no further!

In this blog post, we’ll share tips on how to polish your children’s book manuscript to perfection, ready to submit to a publisher like Tiny Tree! From character development to story structure and how to handle illustrations, these tips will help you elevate your writing to create a children’s book that will grab the attention of young readers and publishers alike.

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Q&A: Unravelling the Mysteries of The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams with Author Victoria Williamson

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Victoria Williamson is an award-winning children’s author whose enchanting new book, ‘The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams’ has already captured the imaginations of readers young and old.

In this interview, we delve into the stories that inspired a young Victoria to begin writing stories of her own (there are a few examples scattered throughout this piece), journey into Witchetty Hollow, the magical new world Williamson has created, and discover how the story’s hero, Florizel, mirrors the author herself. We also discuss the more mature themes of ‘The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams’, and unravel the author’s fascination with ghost stories, Scottish folklore, and the allure of Disney’s darker films. Plus, we find out what’s to come for Victoria for the rest of the year.

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Children's author Fiona Barker holding copies of Setsuko and the Song of the Sea

Plastic Free July: Author Fiona Barker on her Zero-Waste Journey

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Fiona Barker’s dedication to going plastic-free and preserving the environment shines through not only in her lifestyle but also in her work. The children’s author’s second picture book, ‘Setsuko and the Song of the Sea.’ Inspired by her passion for sustainability, and keeping our oceans free of plastic pollution. Fiona has embarked on a personal journey to reduce plastic waste and has written this blog post to help others understand how easy it is to make the change.

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