Since early April, Little Green Pig has developed an engaging online programme, fulfilling our mission of inspiring young minds through creative writing, during the strange and curious time of lockdown. Our regular after school clubs are being well attended in virtual classrooms whilst a whole new kit bag of resources have been created to keep… read more »
Little Green Pig is launching a series of online activities to get imaginations flowing. Every Monday we will post writing prompts to inspire children and young people to get creative at home. On Wednesdays, check our Little Green Pig YouTube Channel for a message from Team LGP in which we’ll build on the week’s activities. Please pick… read more »
All of Little Green Pig’s activities are now suspended until further notice. We’re working on new and exciting ways to bring writing into children’s homes over the coming weeks- more info on this soon! In the meantime, everyone at LGP sends warm wishes to you and your loved ones in these strange and uncertain times…. read more »
We caught up with Ella Burns, who after 10 years of building Little Green Pig into the thriving charity it is today, has decided to step down as Director. Ella tells us that she is excited to see someone new at the helm, and reminisces with us about some of her key memories from her… read more »
We are delighted to welcome Nicky Crabb to the Little Green Pig family. Nicky will be taking up her appointment as Director in February when our founder director Ella Burns moves on. “I have long admired the brilliant work of Little Green Pig and am very excited to lead the organisation into the next decade…. read more »
Like many young people, Little Green Pig’s Thursday club members are extremely concerned about the damage being inflicted on our planet and the inaction of governments. Inspired by Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion, the children researched environmental issues of interest and responded in their inimitable style. Here you’ll find articles, opinion, stories and poems on… read more »
In this super-special event, seven of the country’s top illustrators will be picking up their pens and competing in a fabulous, fun-filled Drawathon! Join in the action and help choose the splendidly silly sketching challenges for these superstars of the children’s book world. Featuring Nick Sharratt (Tracy Beaker, You Choose), Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can’t Dance,… read more »
In May 2019, Little Green Pig took part in Brighton Festival for the first time with AMPLIFIED. A diverse group of young people took part in an intensive weekend workshop, where they were mentored and encouraged to share their personal stories. The group then took to the stage on Saturday 18 May, presenting their unique… read more »
Are you passionate about creativity, writing, young people, education and the arts? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team as a Volunteer Manager and Administrator. The Volunteer Manager and Administrator is a key member of our core team. The team consists of a Director, Deputy Director and Learning… read more »
Now that the last round of applause has died down, we asked a couple of the Little Green Pig volunteers to reflect on their experience working on AMPLIFIED. First up, Chris Callard: As a story mentor on other Little Green Pig projects, I am sometimes left wondering: what exactly did the young person take from… read more »
