He's the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, creator of Poptropica, and thanks to WORD Christchurch I got to see him speak on Wednesday. The auditorium was packed full of excited kids and parents. We were all waiting for 6 o'clock to finally arrive and the star to walk out on stage, I looked around…
Great reads for not-so-eager readers
Ever found yourself asking "What will get my younger reader hooked on reading? Here's a few key tips from librarians: Graphic novels (or comics) are legit They actually use more of your brain than just reading words alone, because you're deciphering the messages from the words and the pictures together - so don't tell me…
Five Easter feast ideas
It's always seemed strange to me, to use lots of pastel colours with baby chicks and bunnies at Easter, because for us it is a turning point in our year, when weather gets cooler and we know we're in for the long haul of winter. Here's a few ideas to celebrate Easter minus the pastel…
10 Reasons to Love Nigella Lawson
Nigella Lawson, she's the "Queen of frozen peas," creator of the Chocolate Cake Hall of Fame and ambassador for food pleasure... And I got to meet her on Thursday night at the Isaac Theatre Royal, courtesy of WORD Christchurch and her publishers Penguin Random House. To say I was thrilled is an understatement. It'd be more accurate…
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