March 2024 - National Equine Show
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On 2nd and 3rd March, Helen attended the National Equine Show for the first time. Her stand at the show (shared by Rock Star Rocking Horse) was very well visited and her ‘Gallop Towards Your Goals’ talk was a success, much to her relief. It was lovely to meet so many of her readers who came along to say hi, and to introduce her books to new people too. It was a great experience to attend a show of this size and see the wonderful array of equestrian businesses out there.
The ‘Gallop Towards Your Goals’ talk is available for Pony Clubs / Riding Clubs / Guides / Scouts groups etc so get in touch via the contact page if you'd like to enquire about booking. It's available in-person or virtually, so wherever you are, Helen can be there!
The ‘Gallop Towards Your Goals’ talk is available for Pony Clubs / Riding Clubs / Guides / Scouts groups etc so get in touch via the contact page if you'd like to enquire about booking. It's available in-person or virtually, so wherever you are, Helen can be there!
January 2024 - Crafty Ponies Collaboration
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In June 2023, Helen began work on a joint collaboration with Crafty Ponies, who make educational pony toys and accessories. They were bringing out a new product featuring foals of Britain's native breed ponies and wanted some exclusive short stories to go with them. Helen did a lot of reading and watching videos as well as speaking to owners and breed societies to ensure the stories give a flavour of the ponies history, breed characteristics and current uses in modern times. The foals and stories were launched in January 2024 at the London Toy Fair and will be available to buy direct from Crafty Ponies online shop very shortly.
January 2024 - New Book Coming in Spring / Summer 2024
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Due out in the spring / summer of 2024 is Helen's next book.
Discover the extraordinary true story of Poppy and her Shetland pony, Duble, as they defy expectations and enter the competitive world of Shetland pony racing. Young readers will be captivated by their incredible journey of friendship and teamwork. Hot on the heels of her collaboration with Crafty Ponies (the native pony foals with exclusive short stories were launched in January) comes another project that Helen is delighted to be involved with. For her next book, she's teamed up with Merkisayre Sea Duble, and his owner, Lianna Dadson to share the story behind Duble and Poppy’s (Lianna’s daughter) introduction to Shetland pony racing. It’s an emotional tale and, as with her own Amber’s Pony Tales, Helen loves writing stories about real ponies and people. |
July 2023 - Twinkl Interview
In July 2023, Helen was interviewed by Adam Morris from Twinkl, an international educational publisher, producing teaching and educational materials. As an English teacher, children's author and former school librarian, the focus of the interview was very much on literacy. Helen was asked about her experience of teaching literacy and encouraging readers to pick up their books, supporting pupils who dislike reading and writing, the importance of reading and writing in everyday life and which books she recommends.
Visit the blog or watch the video below.
Visit the blog or watch the video below.