The number of people travelling solo has significantly increased over the last decade. Statistics show that internet searches for solo holidays have quadrupled since 2020, cumulating at a new high in 2022. It is not only the younger generation but travellers of all ages taking more trips alone ... READ the POST
English lessons for non-native English speakers
Hello there, My name is Nikki Young and I’m an English tutor and author. I run a writing club called Storymakers, and since 2017, I’ve been helping children aged 7 up to teens improve their English. Some lack confidence in English, others are studying for secondary school entrance exams, whilst ... READ the POST
What’s it like to give an author talk?
It’s early. Just gone 7 o’clock. Much earlier than we would normally leave for school. But I’m dropping my son off at a friend’s house. I have a journey to make, a major task to complete. It’s pouring with rain and I can barely see out of the car window. It’s like I’m in a car wash - one of my ... READ the POST
What would you tell your teenage self?
I’m raising my teenage daughters to be Much stronger than me. To know their strengths, hold themselves in esteem, To follow their dreams. To know that happiness comes in many guises, To get out and see the sunrises. To stand up for themselves and each other, To remember we’re stronger ... READ the POST
The Time School series – a guide
The Time School series follows Jess, Nadia, Ash and Tomma as they navigate their way through the first year of Secondary school whilst experiencing what life was like during pivotal moments in history and learning about their ancestry. Ideal for those who love historical fiction, time travel and ... READ the POST
The expulsion of Ugandan Asians by Idi Amin in 1972
On the 4th August 1972 Ugandan president, Idi Amin announced that those living in Uganda who were of Asian descent had 90 days to leave the country. At that time, the vast majority of businesses in Uganda were Asian-owned, with African Ugandans in their employ, many working as house servants to ... READ the POST
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