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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On Writing for Young People Conference 2026. Online. 5-6 Nov. Speakers include Karen Sands-O'Connor on the panel 'Writing Black British History for Children' with Yinka Olusoga, J. T. Williams and Aneesh Barai. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On Writing for Young People Conference 2026. Online. 5-6 Nov. Speakers include Aneesh Barai on the panel 'Writing Black British History for Children' with Yinka Olusoga, J. T. Williams and Karen Sands-O'Connor. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO before our Call for papers and workshops closes. Send ideas for 10-15 minute papers on any topic likely to be of interest to writers for young people. Join us at our online conference 5-6th Nov! ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The deadline to pitch an idea to us approaches! Send ideas for panels/workshops by 28th Aug to join us at our online conference 'On Writing for Young People' 5-6 Nov ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

'On Writing for Young People' Conference returns with a stellar line-up. The Call for Papers is open, and tickets are on sale now. 100% online, 5-6 Nov. For children's and YA writers to come together and share insights. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference

A line illustration of a tree, a book and leaves. The names of the conference participants: Patrice Lawrence, Beth O'Brien, Sophie Anderson. Plus: 5th & 6th Nov, online conference, leaf journal dot org.

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As Volume 4 of 'Leaf Journal' is out, we now get to shout about the articles! Including the astute '‘I Need To Learn – Am Learning’: How To Use Inexperience To Craft A Young Adult Voice' by @bethtrainbrown.bsky.social ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v...

The article title: ‘I Need To Learn – Am Learning’: How To Use Inexperience To Craft A Young Adult Voice, plus a photo of a confident-looking white boy looking at the camera.

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

As Volume 4 of 'Leaf Journal' is out, we now get to shout about the articles! Noah Weisz reflects on the ‘literary magic’ of re-readability with particular focus on Frances Hardinge’s ‘Cuckoo Song’. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v...

The title: 'The Second Reading and Beyond: Exploring Re-Readability in Children’s Novels' Noah Weisz. Plus a black and white image of a serious-looking young girl.

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

As Vol 4 of 'Leaf Journal' is out, we now get to shout about the articles! Inc the thoughtful analysis of 'Crossing the Line: Considering the Dual Accessibility of the Verse Narrative...' by Edward Davies ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v...

The title of the article: Crossing the Line: Considering the Dual Accessibility of the Verse Narrative for Reluctant Readers and Young People with Mental Health Problems. By Edward Owen Davies

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

As Volume 4 of 'Leaf Journal' is out, we now get to shout about the articles! Including the sharp insight of 'Time-Play: Slipping the Bounds of a Classic Children’s Genre' by @ruthmoore.bsky.social Read it here: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

As Volume 4 of 'Leaf Journal' is out, we now get to shout about the articles! Including the thoughtful 'How to Write Queer Antagonists in YA Fiction Without Making Queerness a Signifier for Evil' by Jo Baker. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v...

The title of the article: 'How to Write Queer Antagonists in YA Fiction Without Making Queerness a Signifier for Evil. Plus an image of a hand in a shaft of rainbow light.

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our annual online conference 'On Writing for Young People' returns 5-6 Nov 2026. At this point, we warmly invite proposals from our wider community for topics they would like to present on at the conference, or a writing workshop they would like to run. Details: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

'Leaf Journal' is a scholarly journal that publishes insights and observations on the act of creative writing for young people. We are currently welcoming submissions of articles for Volume 4. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/about/sub... #UKkidLit #academicsky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

If you missed our conference, and you're feeling glum about it, then the post-conference ticket might be for you! It gives you access to the panel papers and Q&A with the authors until 1st Feb 2026 for only £8! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Our delegates have started watching the pre-recorded panel papers. But there are live sessions too - our Q&As, workshops and our keynote! Including 'Flash Fairytales' with the ever-brilliant Claire Hennessy www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

With only two weeks to go until the live sessions of our online conference, the pre-recorded panel papers are live today. Including those on 'Centring the Reader' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

With less than three weeks to go before the conference returns, check out the programme! Including a workshop on creating your characters with Alyssa Hollingsworth www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

There are some fantastic workshops as part of the 'On Writing for Young People' programme, including 'Building Worlds Through Words' with Apeksha Harsh. Online 20-21 Nov www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

It's November! Which means the conference is THIS MONTH! Join us to hear panels like 'Writing Non-Dominant Voices' 20-21 Nov. Online. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We're so excited to be joined by the wonderful @clarefurniss.bsky.social and @sambeckbessinger.bsky.social for 'Practical Process' as part of On Writing for Young People, the online conference, 20-21 Nov. Last few tickets left: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

As well as a range of panels on Writing for Young People, we will also be hosting practical workshops. Join us online, 20-21 Nov. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

'Getting the Most from Your Publisher' is just one of the great workshops running as part of 'On Writing for Young People' the online conference. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

'Ethical Time Travel' is just one of our brilliant panels at 'On Writing for Young People'. The online conference is just 28 days away! Full details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

'On Writing for Young People' conference has panels - and workshops! Like 'Writing in No-Person's Land' with Ruth Moore, looking at practical ways to age-up or age-down a work-in-progress. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing... #UKKidLit #AcademicSky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

We are so looking forward to welcoming our wonderful keynote speaker to 'On Writing for Young People' this year. Abie Longstaff is a beloved writer for children & advocates for writers in her role on the management committee of the Society of Authors www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

On Writing for Young People, the online conference, is just around the corner. Featuring joys like Panel 2 'Young Adult, Not Adult'. Full details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

We have only a handful of tickets left for our online conference 'On Writing for Young People', including treats like 'Panel 1: Books, Boys and Building Empathy'. Full programme and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Just over two weeks left to get conference paper/workshop proposals in for 'On Writing for Young People'; conference online in Nov. Ideas from both faculty and students welcome. Full details: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring: What are the Limitations of Horror in Young Adult Fiction?' by Dant Hunt ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'A Practice-Based Research Approach to Selecting Point of View in a Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Novel' by Julia OConnor ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Evolution of AI Characters in Children’s Literature' by Rachel Hamilton & Christopher Piper ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Writing Generative Black Anger in Young Adult Historical Fiction' by Laura E. Jacquemond ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Navigating Disability in Children’s Publishing: Insights from Disabled Authors' by Daniela Rozental and @joannanadin.bsky.social ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Child’s Experience of Relatives with Mental Health Problems: How Can Middle Grade Authors Combat Stigma?' by Hannah Durkan ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Inventing the Perfect Crush: Arguing for Middle-Grade Narratives with Aromantic Leads' by Varsha Varghese ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky #lgbtq

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Queering the Short Story Cycle for Young Adult Fiction' by Chloe Cannell. Available at: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky #lgbtq

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Trickster Figure in Queer YA: A Case Study of Margaret Owen’s "Little Thieves"' by Alex Henderson. Available at: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky #lgbtq

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Beyond the Binary: Shapeshifting and Nonbinary Identity in Middle-Grade Speculative Fiction' by Candice Lemon-Scott. Available: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky #lgbtq

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We have 10 articles with a greater international focus than ever. There are 3 emergent themes in this volume: LGBTQ+ writing; writing through a disability and mental health lens, & the broad intersection of ethics and craft. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/issue/vie... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Call for Papers! Call for Workshop Leaders! Writers for young people in the academy - students or faculty - come and share your insights with your community. Details: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference Speakers attend for free. #ukkidlit #kidlituk #booksky #academicsky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Call for Papers! If you are connected to the academy (student speakers very welcome) and write for young people (PB, MG, YA and more), come and share your insights with your community! Details: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference Speakers attend for free. #ukkidlit #kidlituk #booksky #academicsky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Do you have insights to offer other creative writers on the production of picturebooks? On the making of Middle Grade? On the way to write YA? We're open to submissions of scholarly articles on the practice of writing for young people. Get in touch! leafjournal.org/for-authors #ukkidlit #academicsky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

We're open for submissions of scholarly articles on the practice of writing for young people. Deadline 28th Feb. Contact us if you'd like to run an idea past us before submitting! leafjournal.org/for-authors #MAWYP #UKKidLit #KidLit #Academicsky #BookSky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Submissions Open! We're seeking scholarly articles on the practice of writing for young people. Do you have thoughts on making picturebooks? Views on writing middle grade? Insights on crafting YA? We want to hear from you! #academicsky #ukkidlit #booksky #kidlit leafjournal.org/for-authors

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