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...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jan 24, 2022 | Information
Do you know any budding young authors? I’ve been making that publishing dream a reality for children for some time now. My holiday workshops involve a week of idea brainstorming, planning and writing. This results in the children receiving a copy of their story in...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Nov 30, 2021 | Information
As an author, I often visit schools Recently, I went to a school and, while signing in at reception, a boy behind me whispered to his mum, “That’s Nikki Young!”. He recognised me because they had been reading my book, Time School: We Will Remember Them before I came...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Nov 18, 2021 | Information
Creative writing can boost children and young people’s well-being and help them feel connected to the world. That’s what the children who do enjoy writing say about it. Children and young people often write song lyrics, diary entries, reviews, stories and poems, and...
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