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

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Inspiring children of all abilities.

🦄 🐯 🌈 Fabi is a Latina children's book author, illustrator and artist based in London/UK. Fabi offers fun and energetic school visits and creative workshops for EY/ reception, KS1 and KS2. Taking bookings for 2025 and 2026.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

WWII Military Historian | British Guards Regiments Expert | Tank Warfare & Special Forces Origins | Armoured Formations & SAS History Specialist

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.

Action and imagination is magic!

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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.

* £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.

Shyness expert and author helping shy kids become more mighty.

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 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.

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."

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.

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

Robert Ashton is non-fiction author, speaker and workshop leader, with a strong interest in rural history.

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

Della is available to do talks, interviews and presentations about the book business, her grandfather's story or for career coaching.

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 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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

TRAILBLAZING WOMEN – INSPIRING STORIES

Author and illustrator of books for children in KS1 and KS2, and creative writing lecturer. Anglo Saxons, dinosaurs and KS1 transport are all topics that I cover. My books and visits have been particularly successful with boys who had not previously loved reading! My visits incorporate fun group activities, quizzes, on-the-spot drawing and creative writing and drawing workshops including learning how to draw a dinosaur in 3D and Saxon fireside storytelling!