Fangirling: teen megafan interviews Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J Maas
Find out how important music is in the lives of Grisha trilogy author Leigh Bardugo and Throne of Glass writer Sarah J Maas – in this revealing interview by site member Laura137
How to write the perfect crime story
Niall Leonard shares some chilling writer's tips for wannabe crime writers. The devil is in the detail…
Lost chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory published
Chapter with more characters and Quentin Blake illustration deemed 'too wild' for British children appears for first time
Bruce Springsteen is Boss of rock – but can he rule picture books?
Julia Eccleshare: He may be king of the stadium anthem, but commanding an audience of toddlers is actually a tougher challenge
Lois Lane to star in young adult novel
News: Fallout by Gwenda Bond, due next May, will put Superman's sidekick 'front and centre' as the story's hero
Roald Dahl’s children’s rhymes really are revolting, but that is no bad thing
Imogen Russell Williams: Aldi's decision to withdraw his book from sale in Australia is unfair to children, who appreciate – and need – a taste of rude reality
Oh help! Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo Games app for children
New iOS app is ‘clearly not a book’ but aims to inspire children to re-read Julia Donaldson’s original stories. By Stuart Dredge
Racist abuse will not stop me seeking more diversity in children’s literature
Malorie Blackman: Our culture should reflect the reality of our world. Until we have a wider variety of protagonists, many children will feel invisible
Gayle Forman interview: ‘Chloë Grace Moretz pushed out my mental image of Mia and became her’
As the movie version of If I Stay hits the screens, site member HelloitsHeath catches up with the book's author Gayle FormanCheck out this gallery of movie stills with inside info from Gayle ForemanWatch the trailer of If I Stay
Slam poetry: a celebration in diversity
Searching for an art form that allows you to share your true identity with a crowd? You need slam poetry – as site member sunsetskyfire reveals during our Amnesty teen takeover, slam poetry attracts the most diverse bunch of identities around
Shiverton Hall: The Creeper by Emerald Fennell – review
Sylvanians 'A scary unpredictable adventure!'
I Believe in Unicorns review – Michael Morpurgo’s book comes alive
The many stories in Dani Parr's show cause initial grumbling in the stalls that gives way to delight as the set comes to life, writes Miriam Gillinson
Alan Gibbons: why YA fiction is crucial for shaping our attitudes to subcultures
Author Alan Gibbons was inspired to write his book Hate after the murder of teenager Sophie Lancaster. Here, Alan shares why he thinks YA books are important for improving our understanding of other people's identities
What are the best books about identity for teenagers?
Authors and teen readers recommend their favourite books dealing with issues around identity, such as racism, gender, sexuality, migration and adolescence, for readers in their formative years
My child only rereads sci-fi and fantasy: how can I get him to read new books?
A 15-year-old reader keeps reading the Hunger Games and the Lord of the Rings and their parents are desperate for him to try something new. Sian Cain steps in for the Book Doctor to say: don't worry, at least he loves reading...