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

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

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

Author of YA dystopian fiction and adult historical mystery.

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.

• Weaving stories from memory and place. • Performance, story, and the landscapes we inhabit. • Your creative journey begins with a single step. • Guiding creativity, rooted in community. • A journey of discovery, created with you.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

Multi-genre hybrid author keen to talk about his craft and the use of writing fiction to explore real world issues.

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.

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.

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 & Publisher with an Entrepreneurial Edge — Republishing beloved children’s classics and writing fresh parenting and business-minded content

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

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.

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

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.

Children's Author and Book Journey Mentor

Multi-award winning author for all ages from picture books to YA. Extensive experience of giving school talks and writing workshops.

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.

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 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

Action and imagination is magic!

* £100 Lightning Literacy visits available * Cat is a best-selling author, storyteller & poet who is passionate about building the next generation of writers and storytellers.

I love reading, writing and doing fun interactive events for kids

Children's and Teen Book Author based in North London

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!

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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