Robin Stevens's Blog, page 29
March 15, 2019
In support of #SchoolsStrike4Climate
Today, all over the world, more than 1,600 groups of children will strike to protest climate change. It’s all because of 16 year old climate change activist (and Nobel Peace Prize nominee!) Greta Thunberg, who began striking on her own last year … and started the most amazing movement
When you’re a child, adults spend a lot of time telling you what to do.… Read more
March 14, 2019
World Book Day 2019 – your amazing costumes!
The Detective Society has done it again. I asked you to send me pictures of you in your World Book Day outfits, and I was overwhelmed by all of the amazing costumes I saw! Thank you so much if you dressed up as my detectives – it’s hard to explain just how magical it is for an author to see readers bring their characters to life.… Read more
March 9, 2019
Dubai Lit Fest 2019
I love going to literary festivals – I always meet so many interesting people, and it’s an honour to talk to the fans who come to my sessions. Usually, though, I visit festivals in the UK and Ireland – so it’s incredible to travel to other countries and realise that there are Detective Society members there as well!… Read more
March 7, 2019
Happy World Book Day 2019 – and happy book birthday to The Case of the Missing Treasure!
It’s one of my favourite days of the year: World Book Day! A whole day dedicated to books … what could be better?
I hope you’re really enjoying your celebrations. I’m out visiting a school today – and I’m loving the photos of your amazing costumes that you’re sending in!… Read more
February 28, 2019
World Book Day 2019 is almost here …
World Book Day, the biggest celebration of children’s books in the UK and Ireland, is on the 7th of March this year – which is next week! I know a lot of you are excited to dress up as your favourite characters and share stories you love, and if you’re celebrating this year, I hope you and your school have lots of fun plans in place.… Read more
February 20, 2019
I’m going back to Wonderland with a brand new Alice short story this year!
As you might have heard, I grew up across the street from the place the real Alice in Wonderland, Alice Liddell, lived with her family. I’ve always been fascinated by Alice, both the real and the fictional versions, and so when Macmillan Children’s Books asked me if I’d like to be part of a brand-new anthology of short stories set in the world of Alice in Wonderland, I had to say yes.… Read more
February 14, 2019
February 2019 Book Recommendations Video
Happy Valentine’s Day, detectives! Here’s my book recommendation video for February, featuring some of the books I’ve loved most this month.
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February 12, 2019
A Spoonful of Murder has won the Buckinghamshire Book Award 2019!
I’m thrilled to be able to say that A Spoonful of Murder, Hazel and Daisy’s sixth murder mystery, has won the 2019 Bucks Book Award!
It was up against some really tough competition from some of my favourite authors, including Cressida Cowell, Rick Riordan and Onjali Rauf, so it’s a huge honour to know that Buckinghamshire children voted for it as their winner.… Read more
February 8, 2019
World Book Day Author Masterclasses are here!
World Book Day is on its way! If you’re thinking about dressing up as a character for my books, have a look at my post from last year about exactly what to do.
And if you’re hoping to be inspired to write your own story this year, World Book Day has you covered!… Read more
