Back to obsessing over fairy tales...this week has been a bit extra special though. On Monday evening I joined the British Library in their event about a series of books called A Fairy Tale Revolution. Currently four books are published, re-imagined by authors of great talent. Duckling written by Kamila ShamsieHansel and Greta by Jeanette…

Fairytales have a distinct place in history, are rooted in many of the books we still read, and can provide morals for the world. Along with picture books, I am a firm believer in the power of fairytales. I have loved reading tales from other cultures, twisted versions of classics and sometimes the more gruesome…