Authors Schools & Libraries
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Once I Was a Tree: The journey from seed to book with Eoin McLaughlin & Guilherme Karsten
Who knew the journey from seed to book could be so funny! Eoin McLaughlin introduces Once I Was a Tree, illustrated by Guilherme Karsten Eoin McLaughlin was born in Ireland, grew up in the UK and currently lives in Mauritius with his wife and son, wher...
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Saskia Gwinn & Daniela Sosa introduce STEM concepts in Teeny Tiny Science series
The first Teeny Tiny Science book, I See a Cloud, will help children learn about the water cycle. Saskia Gwinn and Daniela Sosa tell us more. Saskia Gwinn is an author of children's books. She has worked in children's publishing for nearly 20 years, cra...
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Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen: Making children laugh with What's That Noise?
Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen introduce their hilarious picture book, What's That Noise, and explore why we need stories that make children laugh. Charlie Higson is an author, actor, comedian and writer for television and radio. He co-created and sta...
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Alexia Casale's YA novel, Not That Kind of Hero
Alexia Casale introduces her new YA novel, Not That Kind of Hero, a story about following your dreams. British-American citizen of Italian heritage, Alexia Casale is an author, writing consultant and teacher living in Buckinghamshire. She has a PhD and teaching qualific...
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Recognising sounds and spellings with Em Lynas's fun picture books
Em Lynas and Matt Hunt's rhyming picture books, including The Bear and the Hare and the Fair, can help develop children's awareness of sounds and spellings - and their love of stories. Em Lynas loves to write funny books, and stories about magic, dragon...
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Supporting children's wellbeing with Molly Potter's Let's Talk series
It's OK to Say No is the latest in the Let's Talk series of books by Molly Potter addressing young children's emotions and behaviour. Molly Potter's 35+ books cover a variety of wellbeing topics. She has taught in both mainstream and specialist schools, helping children...
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Exploring loss in The Bear-Shaped Hole, with John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty
John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty explore loss in their picture books, The Hare-Shaped Hole and The Bear-Shaped Hole. Author and poet John Dougherty, formerly a teacher, is a passionate advocate for public libraries and the importance of reading for pl...
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Dive into Eve Wersocki-Morris's Clem Fatale mystery series
Eve Wersocki Morris grew up in North London and has been making up stories her whole life. Diagnosed with dyslexia aged 12, she is now the author of two novels for older MG readers, with her debut The Bird Singers now nominated for multiple awards. Eve is also a volunteer with...
