New Zealander Craig Smith knows that a children’s story has to be more than just words on a page. That’s why the award-winning author fills his books with colourful pictures and music from a CD, not just a great storyline. When he’s not busy writing, Smith goes around the world performing at schools.
Young Posttalked to the author when he was in Hong Kong last month to find out what it’s like being a full-time musician and writer. Read More...
Seven children and two adults were injured in northwestern China on Friday by an axe-wielding man who wanted to “wreak revenge on society”, Chinese media reported.
The attack happened around 11.40am near a primary school in the city of Hanzhong in Shaanxi province, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
The seven injured children – all girls from Beiguan Primary School – had been lining up for lunch.
The CCTV report, quoting local police, said the suspect, Lei Mingyue, 58, attacked the pupils to “wreak vengeance on society”. Read More...
Four European countries have moved up to share the top spot on the Henley Passport Index 2024 with those Asian nations.
Singapore sets its sights on passport-free departures, from bag-drop to boarding
Residents of France, Germany, Italy and Spain now have visa-free access to 194 of 227 destinations, three more than last year.The UK now ranks joint fourth (access to 191 destinations), while the US retained joint seventh place (188 destinations). Read More...
