Alan Dapré
@alandapre.bsky.social
Author of 63 children's books 100+ TV eps (Brum/Boohbah) 4 BBC radio plays. I live in Scotland near Glasgow with my rescue dog Max. I do school, festival, library events. Care experienced. Latest pic book: My dog Max about a girl who really wants a dog.
Davey raised this Russia issue and asked Starmer for an investigation. Starmer ignored that bit.
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Davey raised this Russia issue and asked Starmer for an investigation. Starmer ignored that bit.
Hi Lari, welcome. It's a bit quiet here. Folk seem nice. Lots of authors.
September 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hi Lari, welcome. It's a bit quiet here. Folk seem nice. Lots of authors.
Hope you feel better soon. I'm sure the authors appreciate your support, even when you're not actually there.
September 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Hope you feel better soon. I'm sure the authors appreciate your support, even when you're not actually there.
I can do a video. Email me with info if you like. Use last year's email address.
August 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I can do a video. Email me with info if you like. Use last year's email address.
The money's THAT way! Over there. No, over THERE. See those distant islands? THERE. Those expensive houses? THERE. That secretive bank in that landlocked country? THERE!
July 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The money's THAT way! Over there. No, over THERE. See those distant islands? THERE. Those expensive houses? THERE. That secretive bank in that landlocked country? THERE!
You're such a brilliant advocate for children's books and helping authors spread the word. Thanks for all you do, Ian.
July 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
You're such a brilliant advocate for children's books and helping authors spread the word. Thanks for all you do, Ian.
Well, having been abused in children's homes run by Kent County Council back in the 70s & 80s, I took refuge in libraries. KCC councillors should actually focus on protecting children in their care rather than manufacture prejudice and hatred for marginalised groups. Reform UK stands for bigotry!
July 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Well, having been abused in children's homes run by Kent County Council back in the 70s & 80s, I took refuge in libraries. KCC councillors should actually focus on protecting children in their care rather than manufacture prejudice and hatred for marginalised groups. Reform UK stands for bigotry!
It's such a remarkable book. The writing and story really holds the attention of readers. Classic in the making.
July 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's such a remarkable book. The writing and story really holds the attention of readers. Classic in the making.
Good people, genuinely lovely people, who I know are positive about Farage. They see him as an alternative to failing Tory & Labour, and that he's saying it as it is. I'm quietly pointing out that Farage has said he wants to abolish the state pension, cut DEI support, sack climate change workers etc
May 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good people, genuinely lovely people, who I know are positive about Farage. They see him as an alternative to failing Tory & Labour, and that he's saying it as it is. I'm quietly pointing out that Farage has said he wants to abolish the state pension, cut DEI support, sack climate change workers etc
Well, he's implying that bad writers self-publish. That traditional publishing has gatekeepers to keep out the dross. I'm not sure if he's behind the times, being protectionist about trad publishing or is being elitist.
March 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Well, he's implying that bad writers self-publish. That traditional publishing has gatekeepers to keep out the dross. I'm not sure if he's behind the times, being protectionist about trad publishing or is being elitist.