Posts by Fran Grant
Give the gift of a book this Christmas (inspired by Iceland’s wonderful festive tradition)
Give the gift of a book this Christmas A book is a gift you can open and enjoy again and again… I’ve started my Christmas shopping and so far all I have bought is books (ok and some alcohol). I know I’m biased, but books make such beautiful gifts. I remember as a child I…
Read MoreMy tour of Leeds primary schools continues…
My author visits and creative writing workshops What a blast I’ve had since starting my tour of Leeds Primary Schools in September! Following the launch of my book ‘Gruesome Tales for Gruesome Boys’ in July 2019 I’ve been visiting schools in Leeds and running creative writing workshops for Key Stage 1 and 2. …
Read MoreReach for the stars, Dear Girl (NEW BOOK COMING SOON!)
“Reach for the stars, Dear Girl” My new children’s book is COMING SOON! ‘Reach for the stars, Dear Girl’ is a lovingly written and beautifully illustrated book, intended to encourage girls to get to know themselves, to recognise what makes them happy, to find their own voice and stand up for what they believe in,…
Read MoreWhy reviews are vital for authors
If you enjoyed a book, the most generous gift you can give an author is to leave a review! I read a lot. I write a lot. I review a lot. Whatever profession you’re in, everyone deserves feedback, and most people need an encouraging pat on the good or a ‘you did great!’ We’re…
Read MoreAuthor visits (and how they can greatly benefit children). Pssst… I’m doing free visits for primary schools in Leeds in 2019/2020
Author visits and creative writing workshops for schools in Yorkshire Following the launch of my book ‘Gruesome Tales for Gruesome Boys’ I’m delighted to announce that I will be visiting primary schools throughout the 2019 / 2020 academic year. I’m offering FREE workshops for schools in Leeds, which vary in content depending on year groups…
Read MoreFancy colouring in some of the characters from my book? Well it’s Colouring Competition time!
Get your Gruesome on – it’s Colouring Competition time! Join in the celebrations of the launch of my new children’s book GRUESOME TALES FOR GRUESOME BOYS How to enter: Email me at fran@frangrant.com to request black & white copies of the gruesome boys for you to print out and colour (or message me on Facebook…
Read MoreGruesome Tales for Gruesome Boys – read about my new book and BUY IT HERE!
Gruesome Tales for Gruesome Boys Click here to buy it on Amazon Gruesome Tales for Gruesome Boys is a collection of hilariously gruesome rhyming stories aimed at boys aged between 5 and 10 years old (although it may be enjoyed by slightly younger and slightly older boys, and girls too!) Hello my friend…
Read MoreGruesome Tales for Gruesome Boys – coming soon!
Gruesome Tales For Gruesome Boys – coming soon! I’m seriously excited to announce that my new book will be published VERY SOON! Hello my friend now are you ready, to hear the tale of Earwax Eddie? And Gemph Boy, what a smelly lad, who learned that farting’s not so bad! There’s Harry Slater,…
Read MoreThe importance of reading with children
The importance of reading with children ‘So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall’ ~ Roald Dahl The importance of reading (for children) cannot be emphasised enough, and I genuinely believe that as parents we should…
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