Charlie Mackesy

2 weeks ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Charlie Mackesy |Mitch Albom |Dani Francis |Emily Henry

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy I adore poetry, but even as a literature student, sometimes I am not necessarily in the mood, but still crave the poetic hug - if that makes any sense at all. This one is the one that I reach for in (not only) those times. Every page offers incredibly beautiful illustrations and the most heart-warming words you can imagine.

Jul 29, 2024 | wantedonline.co.za | Charlie Mackesy

What are your essential grooming products? L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil, a good face cream, and a hydrating serum. Favourite scent? The Hedonist by Ex Nihilo. It’s all kinds of feelings I didn’t think I had. What about a new recipe (not your own) draws you in? The use of different flavours, textures and, always, simplicity. The building everyone should visit before they die? The Constitutional Court. Date, butter bean, spinach and sorghum salad What tech gadget couldn’t you live without?

Nov 20, 2023 | womanalive.co.uk | Claire Musters |Charlie Mackesy

Hosted by Claire Musters This month I’m reading…  The Gifts of Christmas Sheila Walsh (Baker Books, 978-1540902900) There is always a plethora of new Advent titles each year, which can be overwhelming. That is why this year I reached for Sheila’s new book – knowing how honest and encouraging she is in her writing, I knew this would be an uplifting choice.

Nov 3, 2023 | inkl.com | Charlie Mackesy

The 60-year-old has partnered with the National Literacy Trust, Penguin Random House UK and BBC Teach to bring out a collection of free educational resources that are based around the book. This material will assist teachers with their lesson plans, assemblies, and performances. On Friday the educational pack for Mackesy’s play became available to teachers for free on BBC Teach and includes a playscript, sheet music, sing-along learning videos, performance tracks and backdrop artworks.

Nov 3, 2023 | tes.com | Charlie Mackesy

Often the things that children say are truly profound. They seem to have quite a clear understanding deep down of what really matters. And if they can read and imbibe the information that they are enough as they are, and accept themselves and each other, then that can go beyond the classroom and just become part of their lives. That literature can help this process should come as no surprise. That my own book has become part of this, though, was a surprise - at least to me.