Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books — unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice's webcomic, writing and everything else can be found at https://linktr.ee/alicenuttallbooks. Her debut novel, The Zombie Project, is coming out in January 2025 with Chicken House.
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In this history of children's books, we look at some of the earliest examples of children's lit, and how the genre was shaped over the years.
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Find the best historical books about the Oregon Trail, and also a look at books that reference the game and its importance to pop culture.
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Here are some of the best books about protecting yourself online, aimed at adults and children, from password protection to escaping trolls.