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Children's author and storyteller offering Creative Writing & Storytelling sessions to schools for children of all ages which are informative, inspiring and best of all, fun!

Audiences: Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview. Genres: Fiction, Fiction narrative, Literary realism, Poetry, Realistic fiction, Short story

From the Playground to the Pitch!

Three-times Carnegie nominated (and Blue Peter Award shortlisted!) author of books for children and young adults, published by Scholastic. From KS1 to KS4, I've got a range of fun, high energy talks and workshops, great at engaging reluctant and passionate readers alike. **Fully booked for World Book Week 2025 – Sorry!**

Children's Author, Speaker, Creative Writing Workshop Leader. Available for UK wide school visits.

My debut novel, 'The Witcher Keys', is a substantial, stand-alone, coming of age/fantasy adventure story which soon became a crossover title appealing to anyone over 11 and long listed for the Rubery International Book Award. Inspired by previously untold but true events of 2003 involving elves and goblins (elementals), an enthralling and thought-provoking tale with Amazon reviews at 4.6/5.0, sure to captivate and inspire!

Diana Anyakwo is an author and creative writing workshop facilitator. Her debut young adult novel My Life as a Chameleon was published in May 2023.

Poetry Star of BBC1, I guarantee a wonderful day for your school, library or festival #inspirational

Sunday Times Top Ten and Kindle No. 1 bestselling author behind forthcoming TV Thriller (The Rumour) on Channel 5

Blue Peter Award-winning author of funny stories, poetry and non-fiction. Amazing storyteller and specialist at getting children reading. Inspiration guaranteed!

The short author who tells tall tales, and helps others tell them, too!

Award-winning children's author - engaging & inspiring visits for the whole school, exploring fairy tales & helping children write their own!

Author of Starlet Rivals and Melody Queen, a Bollywood-inspired stage school series for middle-grade readers. My Bollywood-themed author visits come complete with a Bollywood dance workshop!

Children's author illustrator of picture books.

Picture book author bringing fun, noisy and inspiring assemblies and workshops to pre-schoolers, EYFS & KS1 in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Fast-paced adventure stories of friendship and courage that explore real figures from Black British history

Audiences: Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11. Genres: Fiction, Picture book

I love helping kids explore art, science, wellbeing, eco living, and all sorts of other wonderful subjects. My interactive author visits and workshops make big ideas feel exciting and easy to understand, encouraging children to read and write for themselves – and share their favourite facts too!

Author of the smash-hit Jamie Johnson series, Dan talks about how his experiences in football have inspired the much-loved books and BBC TV drama.

Picture books, Early Years, Fiction, Non-Fiction, PSHE, School visits for all ages, History, Publishing and self-publishing

A children's writing partnership. Authors of Sam Silver Undercover Pirate, Spy Master, Beast Quest and many reading scheme books.

Fun, high energy author visits to motivate, enthuse and excite children about books, reading and writing.

Writes narrative non-fiction, fiction and non-fiction for all ages. Author of several popular My Story books. Loves writing history, humour, and often a mixture of both.

Egyptian time travel. Victorian Age revisited.

Award-winning author from Essex with a passion for nature, animals, and the Earth. Most known for the bestselling fantasy fiction trilogy Earthlings, a dystopian adventure for lovers of climate fiction and magical realism, that has been praised as 'genre-defying', 'a modern day Enid Blyton' and 'the Narnia of our time'. If you'd like to help students find their inner magick (yes magick with a 'K'!) Ray is the author for you.

Best-selling author/illustrator. Lively interactive sessions, including tips on drawing and writing.

I love to inspire children to be creative. I use my stories and artwork in fun, engaging workshops to suit all ages in the Primary school.

Author of over 100 books for boys and girls. Very experienced at fun, interactive presentations for 4 - 12s with music/drama/literacy initiatives.

Author for children and teenagers, inspiring self-expression through three decades empowering reluctant and passionate young storytellers alike.

Audiences: Age 14 to 16, Age 16 to 18+, Further Education, University, Adult. Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical fiction, Mystery, Mythology, Suspense-thriller

Diverse children's author

Pippa is an award-winning children's author who enjoys talking and workshopping in schools, as well as teaching adults about writing for children.

writer of fun and inspirational children’s books who loves a strong coffee with cream, boxing, and silly dancing

Workshops! Author Visits! Draw-alongs! All sorts of good nonsense! (If this is what you're looking for then you're in the right place!)

What if you met the boy of your dreams but loving him is forbidden?

James Harris: award-winning children's author, pole vaulter, wizard, exaggerator etc

Award-winning children's author of funny books and mystery adventures! I love to meet young readers and offer exciting, entertaining & inspiring in-person and virtual school visits. As an ex-flight attendant, I'm happy to travel far and wide to share my love of reading and writing - and maybe some tales of my life in the sky!

Visual literacy is core to my all work. I adapt to your needs and different age groups using over 2 decades of experience as an author and illustrator working for publishers and visiting schools in different countries. In interactive assembly talks, classes and workshops, I can use my own picture books as a springboard around themes such as inclusivity ('You, Me and Our Whole Wide World'), pets and prehistory ('Mo's Best Friend, A Stone Age Story') or mark making ('Tiz and Ott's Big Draw'). In story making workshops I can prompt the most reluctant drawers and writers to create their stories from characters they build. In schools, libraries, museum and festivals my 'colour painting' workshops provide a calming, progressive way for all ages to create a huge variety of hues, shades, and skin tones using just 3 primary colours and white - guaranteed therapeutic fun! I also offer general talks centred on illustration and its history for older students.

Penny Joelson, critically acclaimed, multi-award winning YA author of thriller,'I Have No Secrets'. Qualified teacher offering inspiring talks and workshops for KS3 +.

Writes fun rhyming picture books for KS1-KS2. Published internationally. Available year-round for Book Days, talks and workshops. Devon, UK. Covid-19: Available for Skype chats and virtual author visits during lockdown.

Author & playwright. Inspiring reluctant readers & writers. "The room was buzzing. Daniel really has the knack of firing children's imaginations." AVAILABILITY FOR WORLD BOOK WEEK 2025.

Award winning picture book author and poet. Interactive talks and workshops for Key Stage 1&2, Sixth Form and adults. Full DBS.

Author and illustrator specialising in interactive literacy and illustration workshops for schools.

Award-winning, London-based children's comedy performance poet, author, entertainer and educator providing fun in-person and virtual writing workshops and performances for all ages and abilities

I run ‘inspiring’ and ‘fantastic’ creative writing workshops and school author visits. I work with children in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, and on to further education and universities along with creative writing workshops for adults, and I am available for after-dinner speaking, coaching and ghost-writing.

Author and illustrator brings a creative art filled day to your school! Sparking creativity and imagination.

TRAILBLAZING WOMEN – INSPIRING STORIES

~ To A More Open & Inclusive World ~ Award-winning children's book author with both international and national school experience available for virtual and onsite author visits. I write stories that help readers reimagine the world, rebuild their faith in books, and reignite their creative fire. Representation is important to me and I focus on books that reflect the diversity of our world.

Lisette Auton is an award winning children's author, playwright, poet and spoken word performer, published by Puffin and Bloomsbury. She's a trained actor and qualified youth worker. She specialises in a whole school inclusive approach so that, just like in her books, no one ever gets left behind. Mrs D and Mrs T say: "Lisette was so energetic, encouraging and engaging. The pupils absolutely loved her session and produced some wonderfully imaginative work! She had the pupils in the palm of her hand. It is one of the best creative writing sessions that I have seen. It was lovely to see even our most reluctant writers enjoy experimenting with creative writing."

Amazon Bestselling Middle Grade Author & Illustrator from the borders of North Wales with over 6,500 ratings on Goodreads. I absolutely LOVE visiting primary schools, running KS2 illustration workshops, and delivering fun and inspiring whole school assemblies. Click on my smiley face to see how I can bring reading, writing and drawing to life in your school.

20 years’ experience delivering engaging, tailor-made talks – packed with film clips – on screen adaptations of Shakespeare, for GCSE, A-Level & Adult Ed. groups.

Shyness expert and author helping shy kids become more mighty.

Award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Inspiring children with engaging and creative workshops.

Inspiring children of all abilities.

Children's author, storyteller and emotional growth speaker. I help students explore their varied emotions by offering a safe, comfortable space where they can understand, express and manage their feelings. My high-energy interactive workshops are tailored to accommodate diverse children, communication styles, learning abilities, and age groups including mainstream and SEND students.

The power of words.

Professional footballer turned author and ghostwriter to some of the world's biggest stars.

children's and YA author and poet

Dynamic and inspirational storyteller. Improving children's spoken and written language. "A great storyteller." Michael Rosen

Play explores the nuances of male friendships as four boys navigate towards adulthood - when one of them gets drawn into a county lines drugs gang, their childish games take a wrong turn. It's predecessor, Grow, is a critically acclaimed, tense, exciting, contemporary YA story about grief and far-right radicalisation. I am an experienced educator and speaker. My novels draw on my extensive work with young people as an English teacher, with a particular eye on reluctant male readers. My books deal with themes like anger, shame and friendship which I continue in my author talks on the importance of reading and in my engaging and inclusive workshops. I am flexible to your context and can tailor sessions for large and small groups to suit your requirements.

Sublime rhymes and mesmerising maths all wrapped up in one short story - illustrated in comic-book style, '101' really is a maths story that will tickle your ribs and blow your mind! Within an hour, children in Years 5 and 6 (and perhaps even year 4) will be performing beautiful solutions to a big maths problem - no tricks involved - proper maths using patterns, not panic!

Children's author and finance workshop facilitator combining teaching money management, engaging storytelling, and technology to empower the next generation.

Bringing Stories to Life – Bilingual, Inclusive, Unforgettable!

Inspirational stories, readings and talks on reading, writing and all his books from the bestselling author of The Last Wild.

Award-winning Children's Author. Fun, engaging and interactive assemblies and workshops for KS1 and KS2.

A warm and engaging speaker, I give a new perspective on World War Two by making it personal through the stories of my dad, a code breaker at Bletchley Park, my uncle, an agent for Special Operations Executive (SOE) and my aunt who was stranded in Nazi-sympathetic Hungary in great danger as a Jewish woman. Their games and rivalries as children run through the novels. I'm looking forward to meeting more children and young teens, and adults too who also have a stimulating experience when I come to talk.

I love running creative writing workshops for children and adults alike. In particular, for KS2, KS3 & KS4, I have a range of fun-filled, activity based workshops and high energy, interactive talks that get children thinking and experimenting with storytelling. I am also experienced in running workshops for adults especially, who are in the early stages of their writing.

From 6 months to Year 6 . . . award-winning children's author, illustrator and poet.

I write non-fiction picture books to spark curiosity, conversation and care for planet Earth - and travel around the UK and overseas to meet the scientists I work with, deliver workshops in primary schools and research new stories.

The UK's Most In Demand Ghostwriter

Children's author of comedy capers, eco thrillers, wild adventures and futuristic fiction, including sci-fi and dystopia for YA.

Multiple award-winning author of fantasy, ghost stories and animal stories. Inspirational talks and workshops.

As a dyslexic, I'm passionate about encouraging a love of literacy through drawing. I've created some exciting, interactive illustration and story-creation workshops for EYFS and KS1, that will enthuse the most reluctant of writers!

Inspiring school visits and creative writing workshops from the author of many children's books including A Dog Called Grk, The Dragonsitter, Bearkeeper, The Island of Thieves, and the Time Travel Twins.

A best selling children's author, story teller, speaker & eco warrior. I travel around the UK and Europe on 'Roach Trips' in my (very eco friendly) camper-van reading the The Little Cockroach in schools, nurseries, libraries & bookshops.

Writes picture books, early readers and chapter books for children. Loves visiting nurseries, schools, libraries and teacher training establishments encouraging children to read and write. Gives inspiring talks and readings. Lives in Bedfordshire, has stories to tell and will travel widely to tell them!

Science writer – author of more than 50 books for children, young adults and adults.

Themes of family, disability, mental health and climate change

Author illustrator writing funny early readers for kids. Described in one review as 'High-octane pictures' with 'Action-packed adventures.'

Comic creator, Author and Illustrator, with over five years experience at running workshops in making comics and graphic novels, at over over 120 venues including schools, colleges, museums, hospitals and libraries. I have written and illustrated four published books (Lucy the Octopus, When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?), illustrated several others, created work for comic companies (Wallace & Gromit, Adventure Time, Dreamworks' Home) and run my own small press comic imprint.

Author of exciting educational history based adventure books for primary school children. Offers curriculum based school and library visits including whole school assembly and craft and literacy based workshops.

As a Scout Leader I wrote and produced 5 Gang Shows before deciding to beome an author. After my firt two books were published I started my own publishing company, Authors Reach Ltd, and reissued my books under that brand. I now have 9 successful authors. I will continue to write The Temporal Detective Agency books as long as I can think of plots and my characters have fun!

'A compelling journey through Gurkha history - written with grace and style - it is indeed a wonderful read.' Field Marshal Lord Bramall KG GCB OBE MC

Children's and parenting author specialising in getting children to become curious, open-minded, adventurous, unfussy eaters!

Award-winning author of books for all ages, offering inspiring workshops, poetry and prose, performances, talks,insets and motivation for the reluctant!

Enthusiastic children's author (The Leaf Thief, The Thirteenth Vampire) who inspires EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to create their own exciting work.

James Fynch doesn't believe in magic, but his discovery of a coexisting world changes his destiny. The barrier between worlds hasn't been broken for centuries, but with dark powers rising, it is more fragile than ever before. In this magical world, James becomes bound to a quest for the firestone, one of four mythical crystals able to destroy the rising darkness. Although James doesn't believe in magic, he must find the firestone or else both worlds may fall...

I'm a children's author writing the magic of everyday life. I have over ten years experience working with young people in schools. My workshops are tailored for upper key stage two and key stage 3.

Engaging, funny, flexible, interactive and inspiring sessions for Reception and KS1 Organised and adult-friendly. Bath-based.

Coventry's First Poet Laureate. Loves all things poetry!

Talk to me about in-person and virtual author visits! //// People say my workshops are: Fun, engaging, inclusive & "exstremly fantasic!" //// Author of Meet the Oceans, The Girl who Planted Trees, Thank You for the Little Things, Girls Can do Anything, How to Grow a Dinosaur, The Princess and the Giant, Whiffy Wilson, Mini Monsters, Sonny Says and many more! //// Message me on twitter @carylhart1 or via my website: www.carylhart.com/contact

Author of "The Egg" and many other books will guarantee you a fantastic Dragony day. Very experienced in delivering talks and workshops.

Author of YA dystopian fiction and adult historical mystery.

Middle grade author writing grand adventures grounded in history, mythology and folklore.

Bringing more understanding, choices and possibilities for communicating with children, tweens and teens, such that they feel inspired, confident and resilient both at school and at home.

Action and imagination is magic!

Bedfordshire-based children's author of over 20 books from picture books to middle grade. Fun, dynamic and inspirational school visits and talks in Beds, Herts and Bucks. Virtual visits and free 20 minute virtual storytimes also available.

Popular author/illustrator entertaining writing workshops and presentations, guaranteed to inspire children, teens & YAs

CWA Historical Dagger winning crime writer and popular speaker at crime writing festivals, delivering intriguing crime fiction talks, Golden Age and Agatha Christie, and creative writing workshops.

Children's and Teen Book Author based in North London

Whether you’re a colour lover or are colour cautious, you will gain a renewed confidence and zest for life, you’ll feel good about yourself and your positive energy will be infectious to others after reading Hello Rainbow!

Author, Illustrator, inspirational creative, school visits, workshops, drawing, story time, talks, library events.

Author and scriptwriter. Writer of the TARZAN reboot, HERO.COM, VILLAIN.NET and THE INVENTORY series. His latest book DRONE RACER is an MG action adventure with BAME characters, STEM focused - for boys and girls of all ages!

Award winning picture book author illustrator. Inclusive, creative workshops for EYFS, Reception to year 6 mainstream schools. SEND schools all key stages. Also Primary School librarian - passionate about reading for pleasure. Always happy to visit other school libraries!

Author, Illustrator, creator and designer of books for children.

Author, Illustrator, and Publisher of children's picture and board books, and currently illustrator/author of Rupert Bear

DREAM HUNTERS is the first in a series of books set in a fantasy, reimagined India where dreams can be captured and bottled, young Mimi Malou must go on a quest to save the king and rescue her parents. Twelve-year-old Mimi lives with her Aunt Moyna in a centuries-old Citadel where she studies the ancient practice of making, capturing and recycling dreams. The Citadel was once run by Mimi’s parents who have been imprisoned by the king, accused of treason. When Mimi spies a royal visitor, she uncovers a plot to transform the Citadel from a place of gentle, healing dream craft to one of creating nightmares in order to poison the king. With only her dream creature, Lalu, and her best friend Rafi by her side, Mimi must escape the Citadel and begin a perilous journey across India. There are few people she can trust, but saving the life of the king is in Mimi’s hands alone…

Author of The Dragon of Krakow and The Mermaid of Warsaw. Colourful stories, engaging activities and lively Q&A sessions for Ages 7-12.

Elisa Webb is the author of Darkling Park a life-affirming children’s adventure set in a South London graveyard. She has published over 20 short stories and several articles. She gained an Imaginative Writing Southern Gothic practice-based PhD in 2023. She is also a part-time teacher and parent. She is a qualified barista. Agent: Greyhound Literary, (she/her).

Adam and Charlotte work with you to plan curriculum-linked workshops for EYFS right through to Year 6 with virtual visits costing as little as £90 + VAT.

I believe that everyone should see themselves reflected in books. I've written for all ages from fantasy to romance.

An awesome, inspirational, motivational, enthralling, engaging, fun- filled, author visit

A few days still available for World Book Day week!

Inspiring the next generation of writers

Fun and enthusiastic children's picture book author and illustrator. Great feedback from teachers and students I work with!

Popular author of children's history and scifi for YA, with 10 years teaching experience, runs fun interactive school workshops.

Danielle Jawando is a multi-award-winning author and screenwriter. Her debut YA novel, And the Stars Were Burning Brightly, won best senior novel in the Great Reads Award and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the YA Book Prize, the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize, the Branford Boase Award and was longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the UKLA Book Awards and the Amazing Book Awards. Her second novel. When Our Worlds Collided, won the 2023 YA Book Prize, Jhalak Children's and YA Prize and the Diverse Book Awards. Her third novel, If My Words Had Wings, was published in May 2024 and has been nominated for the 2024 Carnegie medal for writing. She has also worked on Coronation Street as a storyline writer.

I'm full of enthusiasm and have great fun sharing my world and stories with children (and adults). As an author I've created characters based on real life animals and their adventures reflect the natural world they live in. Books are illustrated throughout with cameo appearances on each page to keep the conversations fresh. My visits include activities with the children and as I'm an expert on the world of Polly Paint Pony, I love the challenge of Q&A with all children - curve balls included! Visits are tailored to suit the children's age groups with tongue twisting challenges to get all the children (and their teachers) involved. As a business owner I can run sessions around soft skills, research skills, business management skills and team building.

Experienced schools' and libraries speaker; talking about conservation, the environment and why an encounter with a tiger first inspired my Tigeropolis series.

Helping young people navigate the world and gain an advantage in the workplace

Author of young adult fiction across many genres, from the Norse myth-inspired school story The Otherlife to a retelling of the tumultuous teenage years of Ada Lovelace in I, Ada. An ex-teacher, I am very experienced in delivering varied and engaging talks and workshops. Nominated for the Carnegie medal three times. “You are certainly one of the absolute top YA authors we have hosted since I started working here. You really engaged the pupils, and a plethora of teachers have commented to me on how much they enjoyed the talks as well.” Ibstock Place School

Inspiring workshops for primary school children, based on themes from my books and focusing on plot, character, imagination - and fun!

Creator of Shadow Runners. Also Doctor Who author, writer for children and adults, experienced workshop leader. Talks, workshops, and visits.

Author of the international bestseller, The Secret Lake. Karen has been praised by reading charities, teachers and librarians for her fun, fast-paced stories that get the most reluctant of readers turning the pages. Her historical time travel adventure The Secret Lake hit the Amazon UK, US & CA bestseller lists in 2018-2022 and has sold almost half a million copies. It is now in translation in nine languages. The long-awaited sequel 'Return to the Secret Lake' came out in March 2022.

Children's Author and Book Journey Mentor

Children's Author from Shropshire. Found where picture books are. Photograph taken by: https://www.joannaeliza.com/

STILL AVAILABLE FOR WORLD BOOK DAY/WEEK 2025! Author of the best-selling Hercules: Diary of a (Sort of) Hero series. Book me for an interactive, Greek-myth infused assembly and KS2 workshops designed to help pupils create their own stories

London-based author of books on travel, history and the environment, and children's historical fiction, who has given talks and presentations to school students (ages 9-13) and adults.

Experienced teacher and author of epic fantasy and children's chapter books, Matt Beighton delivers tailored topic and literacy-based workshops for all; from getting started with ideas to stretching more-able writers.

Author of The Housetrap, and the Milton the Mighty series. AVAILABLE NOW FOR SCHOOL EVENTS, FESTIVALS, BOOK CLUBS etc. Book now for: fun, interactive assemblies, creative writing workshops, and crafts. KS1, 2 and 3. Published by Chicken House, powered by tea!

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women.

Award-winning children's author, illustrator and comics-maker. Talks and workshops for all ages, and improvised live-illustrated storytelling sessions for younger groups.

Compelling writer, engaging speaker, trusted mentor - personal tales, flying stories and Battle of Britain reflections - available for related talks.

Bestselling and BAFTA-winning author/illustrator of children’s picture-books

I was so lucky to be asked by a collection of Waterstones branches for a collection of book-signings which were such delightful affairs. Children and parents meeting me? What more could one ask for of a Saturday? I visit prep and state schools regularly to encourage, to entertain and to help instil a sense of fun and magic into the lives of children. A live talk with a person is far more intriguing than wondering if what if? - if you are an inspiring author? Books entertain and teach and guide and create a familiarity and a resonance between the words and the reader. I've also lectured from an author stance to the WI. And only two of them fell asleep.

Where do our fruit and vegetables come from and why is it important to celebrate and enjoy their diversity

Poet and Author of Children's Picture Books and poetry

Funny and inspiring, qualified teacher and ex soap director who will turn your children into writing superheroes.

HappyHead is Josh's first novel. The sequel, Dead Happy, was published in May 2024. As a mental health nurse, Josh writes about identity, the oppression of the systems in which we live, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people. HappyHead is currently being developed into a feature film.

Award-winning author of humorous and heartfelt children's books (in rhyme and prose, fiction and non-fiction) for KS1-2. Published in 20+ languages. Sussex-based and able to travel. Available year-round for fun, interactive and engaging assemblies, talks, workshops, Q&As.

"Took author talks to a whole new level: absolutely electrifying." Award-winning author of the Jimmy Coates books, for dynamic & inspirational events.

"Release your inner superhero"

Audiences: Age 7 to 11. Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Fairy tale, Fiction, Fiction narrative, Folklore, Historical fiction, History, Horror, Humour, Legend, Magical realism, Mythology, Narrative non-fiction, Non-Fiction, Reference, Science fiction, Suspense-thriller

Bringing The Cotswolds to Life - and Death