Working with writers has the potential to improve the enjoyment, attitudes and confidence of pupils and teachers in both reading and writing, according to National Literacy Trust research. Data collected by the National School Library Survey, along with National Literacy Trust’s annual survey reveals some interesting insights into the benefit…
Unleash your creativity by rediscovering your inner child. Creativity is about putting your imagination to work. And when it comes to imagination, let’s face it, kids have it by the bucket load. As a creative writing tutor for children, I see this all the time and it never ceases to…
My Year 6 son is currently studying Oranges in No Mans Land at school and my Year 8 daughter had chosen it from the library. As they were both reading it, my interest was piqued, and I sat down and read the whole book in one sitting. My daughter, spurred…
The first cup of coffee of the day. Waking up and realising it’s the weekend and you don’t have to get up so early. Clean, fresh sheets on the bed, cool and crisp. Wrapping up in a blanket when it’s cold outside. Thick, knitted socks. Losing myself in my writing….
Hi, I'm Nikki Young. Welcome to my author page and blog.
I'm a writer and lover of stories and my first book, a spy story for children aged 8-12, was published in April 2017.
I credit my lively imagination to an amazing childhood, growing up in Yorkshire and living in a cul-de-sac in the days when children were allowed to run free and left to make their own fun!
Now, I'm a mum of three, but in my head, I haven't really grown up and those memories of my childhood days remain strong and active.
