by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jan 30, 2024 | Information
I was on a train to London the other day and didn’t have a seat. As I stood near the door, I looked around the carriage and something struck me. Apart from a couple of people reading a newspaper, everyone else was on a device. Some were watching videos, others...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Sep 25, 2023 | Information
Do you have a teen or tween who loves writing? The Young Writers Club is a writing club aimed at children aged 11 years and above. This relaxed, grown-up style writing group brings together like-minded souls who want to foster their love of creative writing in a...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | May 18, 2023 | Information
The 2022 National Literacy Trust survey of children and young people’s writing habits once again revealed disappointing results. According to this survey, it is not common for kids to engage in writing for the sheer fun of it. Writing is not a leisure activity that...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jun 3, 2022 | Information
Being a good reader is a hugely beneficial and important skill for children. How does it help with writing, though? Reading helps with:IdeasUnderstanding story structureSeeing how writers use language in storytelling The more children read, the more likely they’ll use...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Apr 5, 2022 | Information
I’ve partnered with book publisher, Saronti, to bring together a collection of stories written for children by children. It’s called Sunflowers and Nightingales and all the proceeds from the sales will go to charities, such as War Child and Four Paws,...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Mar 14, 2022 | Information
As an author, I regularly visit schools to deliver creative writing workshops. What I’ve noticed, is that it’s obvious when there’s a strong reading culture within the school. It’s not only that there are books, and references to books, everywhere you look, but...
