As it’s Nonfiction November, I’m resharing some posts I wrote for BookTrust back when I was Writer in Residence, starting with this piece on how factual books can be a powerful form of storytelling that can grip young readers. www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea... #KidLitUK - ThreadSky

rashmiwriting.bsky.social • 93 days ago

As it’s Nonfiction November, I’m resharing some posts I wrote for BookTrust back when I was Writer in Residence, starting with this piece on how factual books can be a powerful form of storytelling that can grip young readers.

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/march/how-non-fiction-is-a-powerful-form-of-storytelling-that-can-grip-child-readers/ #KidLitUK

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katharineorton.bsky.social•93 days ago

My son loves to read non fiction. I remember going for a walk a few years back, we sat at the top of a hill and I casually asked what his favourite type of bug was. Got a huge and exotic list in return! He’d been reading a book about bugs at school 💗

rashmiwriting.bsky.social•93 days ago

Six tips for using factual books in the classroom!

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/april/six-tips-for-using-factual-books-in-the-classroom/

rashmiwriting.bsky.social•93 days ago

Here’s how nonfiction or factual books can nurture empathy in children - a powerful life skill and the bridge that connects us as humans.

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/may/how-fact-books-can-boost-empathy-in-children/

rashmiwriting.bsky.social•93 days ago

Here’s an interview with comics superstars Mark Barfield and Jess Bradley who very kindly answered lots of questions about making nonfiction or factual comics! Love this piece!

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/june/making-fantastic-factual-comics/

rashmiwriting.bsky.social•93 days ago

A little piece on the importance of reading factual books together. We often think of fiction when it comes to storytime but nonfiction can be an amazing thing to share and explore together!

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/july/the-importance-of-factual-books-when-reading-together/

rashmiwriting.bsky.social•93 days ago

A teeny side step but here’s an article on how fictional picture books can be an incredible way to explore real world themes. Look out for current Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence’s beautiful post on PBs too!

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/june/picture-books-as-conversation-starters/

rashmiwriting.bsky.social•93 days ago

Some recommendations of fantastic factual books! Volume 1! 📚

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/april/rashmis-favourite-factual-books/

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