Usborne blog
22 May 2019 Usborne involved in The Fawcett Society's Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood
The Fawcett Society – the UK's leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights – has invited Usborne to be part of its forthcoming Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood.
15 May 2019 Understanding your child's emotions and how to deal with them
Holly Doherty, parent, Primary School Teacher and Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator, gives her expert advice on helping children manage their emotions.
7 May 2019 Four Usborne titles on the Branford Boase Award 2019 shortlist
Usborne is proud to have four titles on the shortlist for the Branford Boase Award 2019, awarded to a debut novelist and their editor.
7 May 2019 Mental health in children and young people
In recent years the awareness around mental health in children has grown rapidly, and is more important than ever with mental health problems affecting about one in eight children and young people in the UK. Usborne Editorial Director Felicity Brooks explains why there was a need for the children’s book Looking After Your Mental Health, and in particular why it covers the topics of sexual and gender identity.
3 April 2019 Farmyard Tales Poppy and Sam – a series loved by parents and children
This year we’re relaunching the Usborne Farmyard Tales Poppy and Sam series. We interviewed Publishing Director Jenny Tyler and Managing Editor Sam Taplin, and they told us how the series began, and their exciting plans for the future.
19 March 2019 Enjoying music with your baby
Did you know that listening to and making music helps your baby’s development in lots of different ways?
Read on to find how the award-winning organisation Rhythm Time is working with Usborne to instil and develop a love of reading and music in babies through singing and sensory play...
14 March 2019 Money advice for young people
Managing Your Money authors Jane Bingham and Holly Bathie explain why it was important to write a friendly, accessible guide to money for young people.
