When I think about the future of reading, my mind goes to my local library, a community hub in rural Lancashire. I think about lively chats over books, tea and …
As the literacy crisis deepens in the UK, schools, publishers, and policymakers are searching for ways to re-instil a love of storytelling. Last year, the National Literacy Trust found that …
Yesterday, the world commemorated International Women’s Day, coming together both to celebrate women’s invaluable contributions to society, and to protest against the various struggles that women across the globe continue …
What are the benefits of attending the London Book Fair as a publishing hopeful and is it worthwhile for you? Here’s all the information you need to make an informed …
On 3rd February 2026, I went to the Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Academy Talk on Trade Marketing and Sales, led by Andrew Furlow. It was brilliant to hear …
It was 2019 when I first joined the SYP and now I’m starting my second year volunteering on the UK committee. Here’s a look at how the experience helped me …
It’s not only presents that we wrap up this time of the year. In addition to being a month of good intentions, December also calls for assessments and re-evaluations. It …
Here are the key takeaways from the IPG 2025 Autumn Conference!
This September, SYP North hosted our very first Events Week! A seven-day programme packed with exciting talks, interviews, takeovers, and in-person activities. Our goal was to spotlight Northern voices, demystify …
Silvia Pingitore describes her experience as a journalist writing in English, which is her second language
It wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that women began to be recognized in the industry and start to break down barriers. However, now women dominate the …
A children’s editor who has worked extensively at companies such as Bonnier Books and Miles Kelly, Carly Blake has recently gone freelance with her very own Carly Blake Books.