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Audiences: Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview. Genres: Fiction, Fiction narrative, Literary realism, Poetry, Realistic fiction, Short story
Fun, earthy and entertaining speaker experienced with school and university audiences. Author of "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties". Ever wondered how you become a diplomat? What diplomats really do? Or how to combine a career with writing thrillers? Now's your chance.
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN – INSPIRING STORIES
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.
Author of over 100 books for boys and girls. Very experienced at fun, interactive presentations for 4 - 12s with music/drama/literacy initiatives.
Children's and YA author and poet
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.
Enthusiastic children's author (The Leaf Thief, The Thirteenth Vampire) who inspires EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to create their own exciting work.
Author & Publisher with an Entrepreneurial Edge — Republishing beloved children’s classics and writing fresh parenting and business-minded content
20 years’ experience delivering engaging, tailor-made talks – packed with film clips – on screen adaptations of Shakespeare, for GCSE, A-Level & Adult Ed. groups.
Science writer – author of more than 50 books for children, young adults and adults.
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.
Fun, high energy author visits to motivate, enthuse and excite children about books, reading and writing.
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.
I love helping kids explore art, science, nature and wildlife, wellbeing, ADHD, the environment, 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!
Children's Author and Book Journey Mentor
Picture books, Early Years, Fiction, Non-Fiction, PSHE, School visits for all ages, History, Publishing and self-publishing
Della is available to do talks, interviews and presentations about the book business, her grandfather's story or for career coaching.
I lost my identical twin brother through murder in 1998. After many years of struggling through anger, hatred, grief and loss, I eventually went on to meet one of my brother's killers in prison through a process called Restorative Justice. The meeting was incredibly healing and transformational for both of us.
I frequently speak publicly to share my story in the the hope that it can help others. Now an author my book, Face To Face, was published In July 2025. Its a deeply personal memoir of surviving murder and how I came to meet and talk to my brother's killer. I have spoken on BBC TV, ITV1, BBC Radio Five-Live, Times Radio, BBC Radio 4, and had articles published in multiple national newspapers. I have also spoken about my experiences on the West End Stage with Michael Palin, who is a patron of a Restorative Justice charity.
Robert Ashton is non-fiction author, speaker and workshop leader, with a strong interest in rural history.
Author, Illustrator, creator and designer of books for children.
WWII Military Historian | British Guards Regiments Expert | Tank Warfare & Special Forces Origins | Armoured Formations & SAS History Specialist | Military History | History | Author
I love reading, writing and doing fun interactive events for kids
Blue Peter Award-winning author of funny stories, poetry and non-fiction. Amazing storyteller and specialist at getting children reading. Inspiration guaranteed!
Professional footballer turned author and ghostwriter to some of the world's biggest stars.
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