Tag: storytelling

  • Joy Through The Letterbox

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    With the decline of personal sent mail, children sadly do not often feel the simple thrill of receiving something through the letterbox. Subscription boxes have reimagined that excitement, transforming it into a regular ritual that blends learning, creativity and anticipation. For parents, they offer something equally valuable: a gentle, ready-made way to encourage reading, spark…

  • What Is Dungeons & Dragons?

    Dungeons & Dragons: A Return To The Heart Of Imagination Few games have captured the cultural imagination as powerfully as Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). First published in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, D&D created a new category of play: the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG). Unlike board or card games, it invited players to step…

  • The Dungeons & Dragons Paper Trail

    Few games have built such a lasting and devoted following as Dungeons & Dragons. Known for its collaborative storytelling and open-ended gameplay, it invites players to create characters and shape narratives together over weeks, months or even years. But beyond the adventures themselves, there is another, often overlooked aspect of the game: the physical record…

  • Becoming a Writer: An Authors Insight

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    With approximately 2.2 million books being published worldwide each year, the importance of paper is not only appreciated by authors, but fundamental to their craft. In an interview with Bethany Arrowsmith-Cooper, author of the poetry collection The Soul Garden, we delve into the topics of writing, hear an author’s insight of the publishing process, discuss the importance of books,…

  • The National Literacy Trust share reading tips for children

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    The National Literacy Trust have created some summer reading tips for families. They teamed up with Puffin to ask children about their reading during lock-down. Here are their 5 top tips to keep your children reading… Make time for reading Children said that time away from school and social activities during lockdown has given them more time to enjoy…