Read the brilliant opening to Katherine Rundell's new book The

Katherine Rundell explains how her journey to the inspired her new book The Explorer - and shares an extract.

Maybe I didn't eat ALL the chocolate cake': Michael Rosen on

September blogs

National Poetry Day: Read poems by three brilliant rising stars

These people are all taking on the Time to Read Challenge - will

Humanity behind the headlines': Books about poverty and compassion

National Poetry Day: Read poems by three brilliant rising stars

Learn how to draw super-cute pugs from Sarah McIntyre and Philip

National Poetry Day: Read poems by three brilliant rising stars

Check out the little library in a very big shopping centre

The balancing act': how to keep reading fun in a busy family