‹Mark Anderson, author of Perfect ICT Every Lesson, was recently interviewed by Kelly Long of Inspiration 4 Teachers for a podcast on the best ICT applications for learning where Mark shared his expert insight on the best apps for learning, the pitfalls faced using edtech, how to successfully deploy technology, and explains the TPACK model for embedding technology.

Click here to listen to the podcast on Mark's website and here to take a closer look at his book.

Jarlath O™Brien, author of the forthcoming title Don™t Send Him in Tomorrow, has written a new post on his blog in which he uses the analogy of brawn vs brain to muse upon his changing approach to school headship five years in to his role.

Click here to read his blog and here to take a closer look at his forthcoming book which focuses on SEND learners' inclusion in schools.

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As well as covering our catalogue of titles classified by genre and series, you can also check out our daily updated author blogs & teaching tips boards as well as a collection of author videos.

‹Avril McDonald, author of the recently published Feel Brave series of ˜little stories about big feelings™, has been interviewed by Tim Fookes of New Zealand™s Newstalk ZB morning talkback radio show on the subject of where the concept of the series came from and what she hopes to achieve with the stories™ messages.

Click here to listen to Avril™s interview.

The five beautifully illustrated Feel Brave story books are all designed to help children explore emotional intelligence, positive psychology and some of the real-life issues which they might face “ such as bullying, anxiety, bereavement, friendships and worries “ in an engaging, creative and non-threatening way, whilst the Feel Brave Teaching Guide serves as the perfect companion in providing activities and guidance on how to explore these issues in the classroom.

‹Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby, co-authors of the 2016 ERA award-winning Making Every Lesson Count, hosted their inaugural Making Every Lesson Count conference in Durrington on Friday the 7th of July, and Shaun reflected upon the success of the event - and indeed the principles behind their teaching and learning policy - by writing a new post on his blog ˜Class Teaching™.

Click here to read the piece and here to take a look at their book in more detail.

‹Sue Cowley, author of our forthcoming title Road School, has written a new post on her blog in which she muses upon the question of what constitutes 'good' writing. Click here to read her piece.

You can also check out Sue™s brand new blog page, Road School Diary, where she reflects upon her travels around the world - a trip which will be explored in more detail in her forthcoming title, Road School.