Jacqueline Wilson: ‘I wanted to show even for women whose marriage breaks up in middle age that, actually, it’s not over’
The hugely successful children’s author explains why she has turned her hand to a novel for adults
The hugely successful children’s author explains why she has turned her hand to a novel for adults
Iris Murdoch, Edna O’Brien, Marian Keyes and Eimear McBride all appear on the list
An education scheme is helping children see writers as living, breathing people rather than mythical beats
David Morrissey who plays Aulus Plautius in epic historical drama Britannia says the comparisons are inevitable
Many of the young guests at St Vincent de Paul’s Sunshine House don’t know the regularity of three meals a day
The plight of native speakers may pale in comparison to others but does not make it any more trivial
We’re enjoying watching the progress of the Joan Didion documentary on instagram but not so keen on ant invasions
Illustrations are a touchstone of children’s literature. Here is a potted guide to the artists behind some of the best-loved stories
Experts discuss the YA fiction scene – the ‘John Green effect’, the ‘Katniss effect’ and unhappy endings
We mark the centenary of Ireland’s forgotten bestselling author of 280 books, pioneer of girls’ school fiction and crime stories
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices