In this episode, Ladey Adey and the book academy are joined by Diane Hull.
Diane is a retired Primary School Teacher, living in Todmorden on the Lancashire / Yorkshire border. After graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a B A (Hons) Early Childhood Studies First Class, lead to 30 years in education.
Diane worked as a Nursery teacher and Foundation Stage Leader until her retirement. However, she has bought all this experience into her writing.
Diane talks us through her series of award-winning books, including Be Happy to Be You, Be Proud to Be Blue, and We’re On Our Way to School.
Be Proud to Be Blue book has been awarded a Purple Dragonfly Award and is dyslexic inclusive. Baby Bird series of books helps start conversations with children about being self-aware, accepting who they are, and helping children develop their potential and celebrate their differences.
Diane's favourite quote \"Today you are you, That is truer than true. There is no one aliveWho is youer than you\" - Dr Seuss.
Diane's Top Tip: Picture books are a partnership between text and illustrations. The rhythm of the story has to sound right and children love to join in with repeated refrains.
We look forward to hearing Diane's next book in the Baby Bird series... And, also a new series of life's little lessons, each book teaching children about manners.
Useful links
Guest: Diane Hull
Website: https://dianehull.co.uk/
Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Proud-Blue-Dyslexic-Inclusive/dp/1643723707/
Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/
Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/
Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk
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