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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!
Enthusiastic children's author (The Leaf Thief, The Thirteenth Vampire) who inspires EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to create their own exciting work.
Diverse children's author
Author of Historical Fiction and Historical Fantasy.
Real adventures. Real cultures. Real conversations — bringing the world into your classroom and library. Inspiring young readers and adventurers to explore the world with courage, curiosity, and kindness
Inspiring workshops for primary school children, based on themes from my books and focusing on plot, character, imagination - and fun!
Award-winning children's author, illustrator and comics-maker. Talks and workshops for all ages, and improvised live-illustrated storytelling sessions for younger groups.
Author of over 100 books for boys and girls. Very experienced at fun, interactive presentations for 4 - 12s with music/drama/literacy initiatives.
Penny Joelson, critically acclaimed, multi-award winning YA author of thriller,'I Have No Secrets'. Qualified teacher offering inspiring talks and workshops for KS3 +.
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!
A children's writing partnership. Authors of Sam Silver Undercover Pirate, Spy Master, Beast Quest and many reading scheme books.
Inspirational speaker and author of "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties". Ever wondered what diplomats really do but been afraid to ask? Now's your chance.
Experienced schools' and libraries speaker; talking about conservation, the environment and why an encounter with a tiger first inspired my Tigeropolis series.
** NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR WORLD BOOK DAY WEEK 2026 **
Bedfordshire-based children's author of over 40 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.
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
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.
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.
Fun and enthusiastic children's picture book author and illustrator. Great feedback from teachers and students I work with!
Award-winning children's author - engaging & inspiring visits for the whole primary age range
I am a children's author, published by Nosy Crow, who has been shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award. I offer highly interactive and engaging assemblies and creative writing workshops. Best suited for Years 5, 6, 7 and 8, my events are full of empathy, inclusivity and fun (with a scattering of unbelievable facts about doughnuts and biscuits!)
“What a tremendous session—the children loved it. Their writing was joyful. I’d highly recommend Ed for performances and
workshops in schools.”—Pie Corbett, author of Talk for Writing
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).
Award-winning children’s author offering fun, interactive school assemblies and workshops for KS1 and KS2 that boost creativity, confidence, and a love of reading and writing.
I love reading, writing and doing fun interactive events for kids
Multi-genre hybrid author keen to talk about his craft and the use of writing fiction to explore real world issues.
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Poet, author and playwright working in both Welsh and English. Fun, inventive writing workshops for ages 7 and up. Bardd Plant Cymru (Children's Laureate Wales) 2023-2025.
Professional footballer turned author and ghostwriter to some of the world's biggest stars.
Blue Peter Award-winning author of funny stories, poetry and non-fiction. Amazing storyteller and specialist at getting children reading. Inspiration guaranteed!
A few days still available for World Book Day week!
I believe that everyone should see themselves reflected in books. I've written for all ages from fantasy to romance.
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.
An awesome, inspirational, motivational, enthralling, engaging, fun- filled, author visit promoting reading for pleasure and creative writing
Creator of Shadow Runners. Also Doctor Who author, writer for children and adults, experienced workshop leader. Talks, workshops, and visits.
Award-winning author from Essex with a passion for nature, animals, and the Earth.
Alongside writing, Ray is also a creative writing coach and the Founder of Soul Story, a mindful creative writing app for all ages.
Ray loves to guide writers towards their own unique stories and help them bring them to life - on and off the page. Her debut YA Fantasy trilogy, Earthlings, was an International Bestseller and is a dystopian adventure for lovers of climate fiction and magical realism, praised as a 'millennial Enid Blyton' and 'The Narnia of our time'.
If you're seeking a supportive, impactful learning experience to encourage students to connect with their own unique stories, Ray is the author for you.
Children's author and finance workshop facilitator combining teaching money management, engaging storytelling, and technology to empower the next generation.
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.
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.
From the Playground to the Pitch!
From 6 months to Year 6 . . . award-winning children's author, illustrator and poet.
Sunday Times Top Ten and Kindle No. 1 bestselling author behind forthcoming TV Thriller (The Rumour) on Channel 5
Audiences: Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview. Genres: Fiction, Fiction narrative, Literary realism, Poetry, Realistic fiction, Short story
Fast-paced adventure stories of friendship and courage that explore real figures from Black British history
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.
Author for children and teenagers, inspiring self-expression through three decades empowering reluctant and passionate young storytellers alike.
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Hello, my name is Denise Brown and I'm an author of YA murder mystery / thrillers. Growing up on Stephen King novels, I was always excited by books that kept me guessing until the very end, so it was only natural that I went on to write mysteries and thrillers myself. My interactive workshops will be designed to encourage the students to plot and solve their own mysteries.
Inspirational stories, readings and talks on reading, writing and all his books from the bestselling author of The Last Wild.
Children's author illustrator of picture books.
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.
Gita Ralleigh is a poet, writer and ex-doctor. She teaches creative writing to science undergraduates at Imperial College, has an MA in Creative Writing and an MSc in Medical Humanities. Her children’s novels The Destiny of Minou Moonshine and The Voyage of Sam Singh are published by Bloomsbury. Gita enjoys giving poetry and storytelling workshops in primary and secondary schools, universities, libraries and other community settings and has spoken at the Hay Festival. She is a published poet and one of the Poetry Society’s ‘Poets in Schools’.
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.
Author of YA dystopian fiction and adult historical mystery.
Draw-a-long with Peng and Spanners!
Meet author / illustrator Steve Webb at this lively, interactive event. Packed with writing and drawing tips, and nonsense. There’s even a song in the middle with a prize!
Engaging, funny, flexible, interactive and inspiring sessions for Reception and KS1 Organised and adult-friendly. Bath-based.
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.
Coming of age novelist focused on mental health and abuse
Middle grade adventure author on a mission to inspire a love of reading and creative writing.
James Harris: award-winning children's author, pole vaulter, wizard, exaggerator etc
Children's author offering fun interactive events for primary schools and festivals.
Everyone should see themselves represented in the books they read
Author & Publisher with an Entrepreneurial Edge — Republishing beloved children’s classics and writing fresh parenting and business-minded content
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.
Children's author writing contemporary fiction that is joyful and thought-provoking.
Action and imagination is magic!
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.
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.
Pippa is an award-winning children's author who enjoys talking and workshopping in schools, as well as teaching adults about writing for children.
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! Both books have been selected for the Summer Reading Challenge (2024 and 2026)
Inspiring children of all abilities.
Your school’s gateway to galaxies, giggles and great stories
Picture books, Early Years, Fiction, Non-Fiction, PSHE, School visits for all ages, History, Publishing and self-publishing
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.
Children's and Teen Book Author based in North London
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
Award-winning author of YA historical fantasy and fairy tales with LGBTQIA+ representation. Talks, readings and workshops for schools/colleges, youth and community groups aged 14+.
Lisette Auton is an award winning children's author, playwright, poet and spoken word performer, published by Puffin and Bloomsbury delivering fast-paced and fun interactive assemblies and workshops. 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."
Adventure, environment, history
Children's and YA author and poet
I love to inspire children and adults to be creative. I use my stories and artwork in fun, engaging workshops to suit all ages.
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!)
Fun, high energy author visits to motivate, enthuse and excite children about books, reading and writing.
Audiences: Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11. Genres: Fiction, Picture book
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.
Children's author of comedy capers, eco thrillers, wild adventures and futuristic fiction, including sci-fi and dystopia for YA.
"Empowering the Big Little Voice in every child"
Popular author of children's history and scifi for YA, with 10 years teaching experience, runs fun interactive school workshops.
They may not be friends, but they're about to become. . .The Detention Detectives.
As a Scout Leader I wrote and produced 5 Gang Shows before deciding to beome an author. The first show I co-wrote with Terry Pratchett and the plot became the kernal of Leap of Faith.
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 12 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!
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.
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.
The short author who tells tall tales, and helps others tell them, too!
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.
Kimberly Whittam is a children’s author from Manchester whose heartfelt, empowering stories encourage young people to believe in themselves, embrace their individuality, and find joy in their own journeys.
Her debut novel, Quiet Storm, was published by Usborne in June 2023, marking her as an exciting new voice in children’s fiction. Her second book, Always Angel, was released in February 2026, further cementing her reputation for creating emotionally rich, character-led stories for young readers.
Children's Author, Speaker, Creative Writing Workshop Leader. Available for UK wide school visits.
Multi-award winning author for all ages from picture books to YA. Extensive experience of giving school talks and writing workshops.
• Storytelling, movement and creative writing workshops inspired by myth, folklore and place
• Performance-based exploration of the landscapes, memories and stories we inhabit
• Creative journeys beginning with walking, imagination and lived experience
• Workshops that nurture confidence, creativity and expressive voice
• Collaborative creative sessions rooted in place, people and participation
Award-winning author of funny books, who brings joy and humour (and a slight lack of dignity) to her school visits.
Children's Author from Shropshire. Found where picture books are.
Photograph taken by: https://www.joannaeliza.com/
YA author of queer teen romcom delivering talks and creative workshops
Natasha Bowen is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of Young Adult duology SKIN OF THE SEA and SOUL OF THE DEEP. Her debut novel, SKIN OF THE SEA, was an instant New York Times bestseller, won the Diverse Book Award 2022 for YA literature, and was shortlisted for the YA book Prize, the Branford Bose Award, and the Young Quills Award. SKIN OF THE SEA has also been nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2023 as well as being featured in Buzzfeed's top 40 SFF/Fantasy books 2021, selected as a Barnes and Noble YA book pick, and as Amazon Editor's Best Book of 2021. Her third book, CALL OF THE DRAGON, will be released in April 2026, the first of a new duology published by Penguin in the UK and Random House in the US. Her fifth book is a Black Panther and Shuri Young Adult Marvel novel set for publication in 2026.
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
Author and Illustrator of laugh out loud, bonkers books for children. Available for World Book Day 2027!
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