A huge well done to Jack Meggitt-Phillips for winning The Awesome Book Awards 2022 with his beastly book. Also a massive congratulations to all shortlisted Authors – Eve McDonnell, Radiya Hafiza, Lesley Parr and Helen Rutter. […]
Thomas Taylor visits Cranleigh Prep
Last Thursday, 2021 Awesome Book Awards winner Thomas Taylor came in to visit us at Cranleigh Prep and to pick up his award. We are very grateful that Thomas Taylor also took time out of his day to have a chat with one of our English classes and help us film for the 2022 virtual […]
Interview with Eve McDonnell, Author of Elsetime
Our last author Q&A series for the 2022 Awesome Book Awards with Eve McDonnell, Author of Elsetime. […]
Interview with Radiya Hafiza, Author of Rumaysa
For our February author Q&A, we had a chat with Radiya Hafiza Here are her answers below. […]
Adam Baron Visits Cranleigh Prep
Adam Baron kindly visited Cranleigh Prep this week, he was our 2020 Awesome Book Awards winner and this is the second time he has been to visit the Cranleigh Prep pupils. The pupils enjoyed an hour or two in a workshop with our Patron of Reading. […]
Interview with Jack Meggitt-Phillips, Author of The Beast and the Bethany
For our 4th Author Q&A, we interviewed Jack Meggit-Phillips, Author of The Beast and the Bethany. Have a look at his answers to our questions below. […]
Interview with Lesley Parr, Author of The Valley of Lost Secrets
Next up for our author Q&A’s, we had a chat with Lesley Parr, Author of The Valley of Lost Secrets. Watch the video below to find out a little bit more about Lesley Parr and what inspired her to write this book. […]
Interview with Helen Rutter, Author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
For the 2022 awards, we decided to film our Author Q & A’s. Starting us off this year is Helen Rutter, Author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh. Watch the video below to find out a little bit more on what inspired Helen Rutter to write the book and if the book was inspired […]
Q&A Interview with Maisie Chan
For our March Author Q&A, we interviewed Maisie Chan, Author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths. Have a look at her answers to our questions below: […]
Q&A Interview with Kate Wilkinson
For our February Author Q&A, we interviewed Kate Wilkinson, Author of Edie And The Box Of Flits. Have a look at her answers to our questions below: […]
Interview With Kate Gilby Smith – Author of The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody
For our January Author Q&A, we interviewed Kate Gilby Smith, Author of The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody. Have a look at her answers to our questions below: […]
Alison – How to run a book club
In last month’s newsletter, we put together a few helpful tips and tricks on how to run a successful book club in your prep school. Our very own Cranleigh Prep Librarian, Alison Fenton, was interviewed and you can watch what she had to say below: https://vimeo.com/786226650/818387bdb8 […]
Interview With Jamie Russell, Author of Skywake Invasion
For our second Author Q&A, we interviewed Jamie Russell, Author of Skywake Invasion. Have a look at his answers to our questions below: […]
Interview with Anna Goodall, Author of Maggie Blue and The Dark World
For our first Author Q&A, we interviewed Anna Goodall, Author of Maggie Blue and The Dark World. Have a look at her answers to our questions below: […]