It shows that the criticial Goodreads review had gone largely unnoticed, that many couldn't stomach the book privately, but didn't feel able to speak up (how right they were), until Clanchy poured petrol on the review, set it alight for everyone to see, and then blamed everyone else for the fire.

Thank you! The owl impressions were v fun to record!

Thank you! It's so wonderful at this time of year when they're so very vocal, and the thinning trees might mean a better look at one too. Hope one lets you have a good gaze back soon!

www.culturematters.org.uk/kate-clanchy... has recorded this and a bit more. and among other phrases, “flirty hijabs”.

I have sooo many fave writers! @julietemckenna.bsky.social @julietk.bsky.social @rachelslacey.bsky.social @rodduncan.bsky.social @pollyrowena.bsky.social @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social @rozc.bsky.social @hierath77.bsky.social @hjm.bsky.social JRR Tolkien, Diana Wynne Jones, Alan Garner, 1/4

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Read our new piece to learn more and find out how you can have your say:

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Same! I found it really upsetting to read, both as someone who has worked in schools (including in London) and remembering those kinds of teachers and their palpable disapproval from my own childhood.

Brilliant thanks! My workshop will be done by 8 but I don't want to miss all the first hour!

I've just realised it clashes with a workshop I run - will the lecture be recorded and available to watch afterwards if you have a ticket?