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What comes first, the words or the illustrations?
As an author-illustrator, I’m often asked whether I start with the words or the illustrations…
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How can I encourage my child to love reading?
Ten top tips to help children see reading as a pleasure rather than a chore.
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Why is representing rainbow families in children’s books so important?
…it’s all about mirrors and windows… (and I have some recommendations)
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Why do your books appeal to reluctant readers?
In my experience, funny books have the power to engage even the most reluctant of readers, preventing them from abandoning a book within the first few pages.
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Why do all primary schools need well-stocked and properly staffed libraries?
In short – so all children have the opportunity to read for pleasure which, in turn, has massive long-term positive impacts on their life.
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About Me
Hello! Thanks for visiting my blog.
I’m Jen, the author-illustrator of the middle-grade comedy series The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.
Initially, I’m blogging as a means of answering the questions I’ve recently been asked. SPOILER ALERT: Well, not all of them…I’m not sure you’d be terribly interested in the majority of my daily queries…
Why does homework even exist, Mum?
But I had a shower yesterday, do I have to?
Once the questions have dried up, who knows what I’ll write about. Let’s see where life takes me…
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