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Share the magic of Maverick books – become a storyteller!

Maverick are launching a new distribution scheme and we’re recruiting! Are you a pro-active, driven and book-loving individual? Are you a massive Maverick fan? Then you could be a Maverick Storyteller! But what exactly does that mean? What is a Maverick Storyteller?  Put simply, a Maverick Storyteller is a pro-active and creative individual with a keen interest in sharing children’s stories, running events and representing Maverick as an independent distributor. The… Read More »Share the magic of Maverick books – become a storyteller!

Mucky pays a visit to Australia!

Last week Mucky stopped by Wodonga Library in Australia for story time! Mrs Mac, and her lovable puppet assistant Bluey, read I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon to the young and eager story lovers! The library has also begun to share Mrs Mac’s story time choices on Youtube so that everyone, everywhere can enjoy these wonderful stories. Watch the video below of her and Bluey reading… Read More »Mucky pays a visit to Australia!

It’s going to be a Maverick Summer!

Three of Maverick’s picture books have been selected to be a part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2015 Record Breakers collection! The three books are: A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon The Black and White Club by Alice Hemming I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon Maverick are thrilled to have three books selected for the programme and the authors and illustrators involved are over the… Read More »It’s going to be a Maverick Summer!

Tidy comp from Tidy Books!

Maverick has teamed up with Tidy Books to put together a ‘tidy’ competition of epic proportions in honour of World Book Day! You can win the ultimate ‘First Library for your child: a Tidy Books Book Box plus a bundle of our best children’s picture books. World Book Day is the perfect opportunity to boost your child’s library and get them excited about reading. At Maverick, literacy and a love… Read More »Tidy comp from Tidy Books!

It’s World Book Day next week!

It’s World Book Day next week! World Book Day is all about celebrating books and getting children excited about reading. At Maverick, a love of books is at the heart of what we do. We create inspiring picture books with the aim of getting children excited about stories and encouraging them to learn to read those stories for themselves. Reading and books are, of course, a huge passion for our… Read More »It’s World Book Day next week!

Amanda Brandon’s mural and a half!

Amanda Brandon, author of ‘A Scarf and a Half‘, visited Jacqson Diego Story Emporium to create the biggest scarf mural the world has ever seen! Amanda read the story of Little Lionel and his Granny to the children and then they enjoyed plenty of fun scarf and knitting related activities! Amanda said that the children most enjoyed seeing just how many people could be wrapped in ‘Granny Mutton’s scarf –… Read More »Amanda Brandon’s mural and a half!

Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

Pam Norfolk at Lancashire Evening Post has reviewed our latest releases! ‘Maverick is making a name for itself as a champion of new talent in the picture book market and with an expanding stable of imaginative authors and gifted illustrators, this small outfit is galloping into the big time.’ Read the whole review here. Daniel O’Dowd Was Ever So Loud by Julie Fulton (buy here) “This is a delightful little… Read More »Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

Tracy Gunaratnam’s preposterous visit to Dulwich Books

Tracy Gunaratnam visited Dulwich Books last Saturday to read her first published picture book ‘Preposterous Rhinoceros.’ Tracy is one of Maverick’s newest authors and we are very excited about her book and expect it to become a favourite pick for bedtime in many households! Tracy said about her first book event: ‘I had a lovely time at Dulwich Books, the staff were so helpful and  the children were great. The… Read More »Tracy Gunaratnam’s preposterous visit to Dulwich Books

We’re proud sponsors of blogger Ickle Pickle for Brit Mums Live 2015

Maverick are now the proud sponsors of blogger Ickle Pickle for the blogging event – BritMums Live 2015. Ickle Pickle is one of Maverick’s most loyal supporters and we are pleased that we have the opportunity to support the two year old blogger and his mum just as they have supported us. BritMums Live is the UK’s biggest social media conference and blogger event. It is held for the UK’s… Read More »We’re proud sponsors of blogger Ickle Pickle for Brit Mums Live 2015

Yak visits Dulwich Books

Alex English, author of Yuck! said the Yak, visited Dulwich Books last Saturday for storytime. Alex started the morning by reading one of her favourite picture books from her childhood, The Tiger who came to Tea by Judith Kerr. She then read her own book, Yuck! said the Yak to the eager children and then offered her thoughts on their yak masterpieces as they did some colouring in! All in… Read More »Yak visits Dulwich Books

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