by admin.maria | Aug 16, 2018 | Book Review, Child Development, Children Animation, Reading
My kids and I are currently doing the Summer Reading challenge together. You may have seen some of our book selections on Insta Stories. On one of our library trips, Valentina spotted a book cover with her girl who reminded her of herself. She was so excited! It may...
by admin.maria | Jan 1, 2018 | Children's Literature, Interviews, Reading
The Frog and his Dancing Shoes is a newly published children’s picture book written by Tolulope Ogunmefun. Prior to writing his book Tolulope was well known as the YouTube sensation ‘Don’t Jealous Me’. The book’s title reminded me of two of my favourite...
by Maria Tumolo | Mar 14, 2016 | Book Events, Lifestyle, Reading
If you follow me on Instagram you know I LOVE BOOKS. You will also know that I’m a big fan of Dorothy Koomson novels. Prior to having children I often browsed the adult fiction shelves at the public library and I saw Dorothy’s books. I never borrowed one though. I...
by Maria Tumolo | Apr 18, 2015 | Publishing, Reading, Writing
I’ve been asking myself this question for a few months. Should I self-publish? Backwards and forwards I’ve been, while editing my manuscript and researching the publishing process, both traditional and self-published route. My main reason for wanting to self-publish...
by Maria Tumolo | Feb 18, 2015 | Children's Literature, Reading, Writing
On Monday I attended the ‘Everybody In Books’ event that was run by Inclusive Minds as part of Imagine Children’s Festival, on the Southbank. It was a day filled with fun creative activities for children. However, I didn’t attend with Angelo...
by Maria Tumolo | Feb 17, 2015 | Children's Literature, Diversity, Publishing, Reading, Writing
The word is out more there is a need for children’s books that portray the diverse world we live in. I had the pleasure of attending the ‘Everybody into Books’ event at the Imagine Children’s Festival, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank. ‘Everybody...
