Big Interviews


Big Interview | Lara Jackson

Lara Jackson is a wildlife photographer and conservationist who has used her passion for protecting wildlife to write a children’s book. We talked to Lara about learning to protect our planet from a young age, and what we can all do to help.

Big Interview | Greg James and Chris Smith

Stars Greg James and Chris Smith have written an all-new story: The Great Dream Robbery! We spoke to the pair about where they get their inspiration, writing a book during lockdown and, obviously, dreams!

Big Interview | Dermot O’Leary

This week, Year 6 students joined First News in a Zoom interview with Dermot O'Leary to talk about the fifth book in his Toto the Ninja Cat series, Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat.

Big Interview | Jacqueline Wilson

Jacqueline Wilson's new book The Primrose Railway Children, is a modern take on the E Nesbit classic, and she told us all about it!

Big Interview | Rob Biddulph

Lockdown sensation, Rob Biddulph, has released his first novel, Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City. Read our interview with him here!