Readers' Competition
Message from teen author, Tash Bell
Hi there, and welcome to The Swish – home of upcycling, creativity, and the GGSWE Swish Badge ’25!
The heart of all the fun is The Swish YA novel. Appealing to ages 10-16yrs, it tells the feel-good story of Kat, a girl who sews and upcycles her own clothes.
Kat Parker has a secret talent for sewing.
She can turn old clothes into stunning new outfits with just a flash of her needle. But when her parents can't pay the bills, dare she try to make her own gown for the school ball - or will the haters rip her to shreds?
The Swish 'is properly interesting... a teen novel about creativity, confidence & upcycling clothes. About time!'
Dawn French, comedian and writer
Every book sold helps to fund Swish upcycling workshops for Young Carers and youth charities - thanks so much for your support
You don’t need to read the book to do your badge, but I hope Kat’s story of creativity and resilience will inspire you to believe in yourselves, and keep sewing!
Send your answers to the 3 questions below to hello@theswish.co.uk for a chance to win a cute, SUSTAINABLE FASHIONISTA sewing kit –
Win, and a flock of butterfly motifs will come flying to you!
Competition Questions
1/ From what colour silk does Kat make her ball gown?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Pink
2/ What’s the name of Zack’s band?
a) Loaded
b) Branded
c) Labelled
3/ What sport does Kat’s best mate Lisa play?
a) Football
b) Netball
c) Hockey
Please send your answers to hello@theswish.co.uk. Get them aaaaaaall correct, and your name will go into a monthly draw for the duration of The Swish badge (ie Jan- April ‘24). The sooner you send in your correct answers, the more draws your name will go into! (* only one win possible per participant).
Good luck (and happy reading!)
Message from teen author, Tash Bell
Hi there, and welcome to The Swish – home of upcycling, creativity, and the GGSWE Swish Badge ’25!
The heart of all the fun is The Swish YA novel. Appealing to ages 10-16yrs, it tells the feel-good story of Kat, a girl who sews and upcycles her own clothes.
Kat Parker has a secret talent for sewing. She can turn old clothes into stunning new outfits with just a flash of her needle. But when her parents can't pay the bills, dare she try to make her own gown for the school ball - or will the haters rip her to shreds?
The Swish 'is properly interesting... a teen novel about creativity, confidence & upcycling clothes. About time!'
Dawn French, comedian and writer
Every book sold helps to fund Swish upcycling workshops for Young Carers and youth charities - thanks so much for your support.
You don’t need to read the book to do your badge, but I hope Kat’s story of creativity and resilience will inspire you to believe in yourselves, and keep sewing!
Send your answers to the 3 questions below to hello@theswish.co.uk for a chance to win a cute, SUSTAINABLE FASHIONISTA sewing kit –
Win, and a flock of butterfly motifs will come flying to you!
Competition Questions
1/ From what colour silk does Kat make her ball gown?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Pink
2/ What’s the name of Zack’s band?
a) Loaded
b) Branded
c) Labelled
3/ What sport does Kat’s best mate Lisa play?
a) Football
b) Netball
c) Hockey
Please send your answers to hello@theswish.co.uk. Get them aaaaaaall correct, and your name will go into a monthly draw for the duration of The Swish badge (ie Jan- April ‘24). The sooner you send in your correct answers, the more draws your name will go into! (* only one win possible per participant).
Good luck (and happy reading!)
"The Swish is properly interesting. A teen novel about creativity, confidence and upcycling clothes. About time!" Dawn French
" Great book – a lovely read for teens"
LORRAINE CANDY, SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and parenting expert
" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people"
EMMA SCOTT, ORGANISER OF RETHINK FASHION DORSET
" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark!"
" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she's started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits."
"‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion."
" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient."
"The Swish is properly interesting. A teen novel about creativity, confidence and upcycling clothes. About time!"
Dawn French
" Great book – a lovely read for teens"
LORRAINE CANDY, SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and parenting expert
" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people
"
EMMA SCOTT, ORGANISER OF RETHINK FASHION DORSET
" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark!"
" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she's started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits."
"‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion."
" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient."
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