This afternoon I’m heading to Birmingham to do a keynote speech at the SLA/YLG (School Library Association/Youth Librarians Group) conference. This is a highlight of
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Mixed messages about body image
We are surrounded by very mixed messages about weight. The mixedness of these messages and the different reactions different people might have to them were
Empathy Day 2019 – walk a mile in the shoes of someone with negative body image
I’ve written a lot about empathy. You’ll find some links at the bottom of this piece. Today, for Empathy Day 2019, I thought I’d flag
Shropshire Teenage Book Award
I was recently shortlisted for the Shropshire Teenage Book Award and, as I couldn’t be at the ceremony, I was invited to make this short
Face Equality – Changing Faces
One of the organisations that helped when I was writing Body Brilliant was Changing Faces. This is a wonderful charity which supports people with visible
Tips for better body image
All this week, I’ve been sharing positive body image messages for Mental Health Awareness Week. I thought I’d put them all here for you, as
Mental health and exams
Everyone knows that exams are stressful. In fact, it’s the stress that will motivate and prime students to do well. But it’s also stress that
Mental Health and Body Image
This week is Mental Health Awareness week. The theme this year is body image. Last week, Body Brilliant went to be printed. (*small scream*) The theme
When a Reading for Pleasure strategy has instant success!
One of my favourite audiences is one that’s full of school librarians. Any librarians will do, tbh, but school ones are so in tune with