Marcus Rashford: ‘My life was far from a fairytale’
The England footballer, author and poverty campaigner on instilling self-belief in pupils at his old school, his favourite titles of 2021, and his hopes for his book club
Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Foxes on the run; a feathered detective; the rescue of the Titanic; plus the best new YA novels
Fiction and nonfiction for older children – reviews
The latest instalment of a dystopian saga thrills and Stormzy’s #Merky imprint champions national and unsung stars
Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A zombie thriller, a flooded world, poetry and a very worried pig … plus the best new YA novels
Fiction for older children – reviews
Supernatural forces that enchant a Nigerian village, a life-saving boy called Lonny and a self-help title from Marcus Rashford that hits the spot
My kids won’t even pick up a book – and it is definitely all my fault
Reading has brought me endless joy, but I have accidentally crushed my children’s enthusiasm. It is a terrible indictment
Beverly Cleary obituary
Children’s writer who drew on her experience of growing up in Portland, Oregon, for her Ramona books
Bravery, hope and escape: the best books to cheer up kids in lockdown
From polar bears to murder mysteries, Katherine Rundell’s picks will make long days feel shorter and a small world seem larger
Victor Ambrus obituary
Prolific illustrator of archaeological scenes for Time Team on Channel 4 and of books, particularly for children
Fiction for older children – reviews
Fearless girls ride to the rescue of mothers, brothers and polar bears in this month’s inspiring adventures
Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Secrets in the second world war, great female scientists, a wonder dog, a slug in love and more
From Grug to The Fire Wombat: six books to help kids deal with bushfire anxiety
Since last summer’s horrific fires, Australian authors have stepped up with picture books to help manage children’s fears and answer their questions
Need help this Christmas? Six children’s authors kids will love
Amanda Craig shares some great children’s authors whose humour and sense of adventure will keep kids reading
Fiction for older children review – wayward wizards and a war of the worlds
History and the mysteries of the human heart take centre stage in this month’s best tales
Carrie Hope Fletcher: ‘The arts aren’t viable? See how you feel without them!’
The actor and author on starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, her Ballet Shoes sequel and the government response to theatre’s crisis