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Lizzie Waterworth

Lizzie Waterworth had her first break into animation voiceovers aged 22 and has been voicing award-winning cartoons and video games ever since, including the lead role in Horrid Henry and characters in numerous successful kids’ shows like Bob the Builder and Mush-Mush and the Mushables. In 2019, she was nominated for a BAFTA for her role as Henry. When she’s not in a recording studio, she is helping young people to build their speaking confidence, visiting schools and businesses to run workshops, speaking at events, and coaching one-to-one. Lizzie is currently working with her local NHS hospital Milton Keynes University Hospital, supporting their pediatric department by identifying ways to help children feel more confident during their visits.

Jez Tuya is a children’s book illustrator based in Wellington, New Zealand. Notable past clients include Walker Books, Andersen Press, Nosy Crow, and Albert Whitman and Company. He is married to Jane, and papa to Orla and Ethan. When he isn’t making art in the studio, he enjoys spending time outdoors, or watching movies with his lovely wife.

Jez Tuya is a children’s book illustrator based in Wellington, New Zealand. Notable past clients include Walker Books, Andersen Press, Nosy Crow, and Albert Whitman and Company. He is married to Jane, and papa to Orla and Ethan. When he isn’t making art in the studio, he enjoys spending time outdoors, or watching movies with his lovely wife.
How To Talk So People Will Listen
How To Talk So People Will Listen

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How To Talk So People Will Listen
How To Talk So People Will Listen

Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

Coordinating after-school clubs and activities in your school community? Explore our collection of books that will help students discover their passion for new (and screen-free!) hobbies. Focusing on topics such as art, board games, crafting, cooking, nature, sports, and more—these books are bound to spark imagination and movement. Browse the middle school and high school

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching Nonfiction

In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)”. In it, they explain that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a preferred genre for many students, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,

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