We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.” - Jim Neil Smith Every year, as I put up my Christmas tree, I’m reminded of just how true this is. My ornaments aren’t just decorations; they are stories. Each one has been chosen or gifted with care, thought, and intention. Together, they reflect moments from our lives: our travels, the people we love, celebrations, interests, and memories that...

We got back to organising a Book Day last year, after many years. At that time, I was advised to build up to the day. With many activities planned around books and reading over a month, we approached ‘Book Day’, which was filled with author sessions, with much excitement and anticipation.  This year, we knew we needed to spread it across a week, due to various logistical considerations. Last year's success with the ‘build-up’ around books and reading led us to realise that this was something...

As the year draws to a close, I find myself pausing to reflect on the months that have passed. It has been a year that stretched me gently but firmly, nudging me into new spaces before I even realised I had stepped into them. My work continued to revolve around books and children, and the small, luminous moments that happen when the two come together. That has been the quiet centre of my year. One experience, in particular, stands out every time I reflect on this journey: Literature Across...