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Debut author Zeshan Akhter has generously written this piece for the Armadillo Blog, sharing more about her own background, the inspiration for her charming picturebook and the experience of becoming a writer.   The inspiration for My Name Is A Gift came in large part from my mum. As I was growing up, she often spoke about the importance of choosing beautiful names for babies. As a person of Pakistani heritage, the languages of my ethnicity are Urdu and Punjabi. As a Muslim

The Day the Jungle-Net Broke author Marleen Lammers delves deeper into what happens when there are no screens and we discover that we can still have fun! Screens have become our constant companions. They help us work, learn, and stay entertained - but they can also absorb us more than is good for us. We all know what that’s like; an hour turns into two, and the day slips away. Finding (and sticking to!) a good balance has become a big challenge. And for those of us responsib

Dragonborn author Struan Murray has answered some of our most pressing questions about his new series and the first thrilling instalment. Settle in and read all about it from the author himself! Why did you choose to write fantasy novels, what is the lure of this genre for you? I’ve always loved stories that let you see the world in a new way. Fantasy gives you the chance to imagine what might be hiding just out of sight - behind a tree, beneath the sea, or inside the person