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SUMMARY:Eric Huang Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Eric Huang\nEric Huang grew up in Los Angeles. He’s always loved science fiction and fantasy. When he studied palaeontology at university he had dreams of discovering dinosaurs\, real-life dragons! Field work didn’t live up to his Jurassic Park dreams though\, so he spent a year doing odd jobs\, including giving tram tours at Universal Studios\, before landing a temp job as a secretary at Disney Publishing. The temporary position turned into a career in publishing spanning three decades and three continents! He was an editor at Penguin Australia\, one of the children’s publishers at Penguin UK\, and helped launch LEGO Books. Today Eric is an author\, podcaster\, and a lecturer on the Masters in Publishing programme at City St George’s\, University of London. \nEric Huang on Instagram (@Erichuangbooks)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nMeet the magical creatures and unpredictable gods and goddesses from East Asian legends through the adventures of a fiery nine-tailed fox named Ming and an introverted temple cat called Miaow: \n* Learn about The Great Race legend and the Lunar New Year. \n* Discover your lunar animal\, their magical abilities\, and the qualities that make you and your animal unique. \n* Create a magical adventure around your animal based on East Asian legends. \nHere’s an introduction from Eric to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on two Guardians of the New Moon titles: Ming and Miaow’s Great Race (9781788957373) and The Year of the Rat (9781788957380) \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Guardians of the New Moon: Ming and Miaow’s Great Race \nAll Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful\, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race\, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering – and worse\, socialising! \nSpirited and fiery\, shapeshifter Ming is Miaow’s polar opposite\, and she’s determined to make him her new best friend. But she hadn’t counted on Miaow making other friends too. As the race heats up\, things start to unravel… Can the pair (and their friendship) make it to the finish line? \nBook title: Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat \nFresh off the excitement of the Great Race\, Ming and Miaow are officially Guardians of the New Moon and eager for more adventure! Their first mission: to take race-winner Su home and help her prepare for the inaugural Year of the Rat.? \nMing is keen to get started\, but Miaow finds himself distracted. Things are tense with Su since the rat tricked Miaow during the Race\, and the two just can’t seem to be in the same room without causing chaos. It gets even messier when their squabbling catches the attention of a furious sea goddess\, who is determined to teach Miaow and Su a lesson. Can the longtime frenemies learn to work together\, or is the Year of the Rat doomed to disaster? \nPublisher: Little Tiger
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SUMMARY:Alex Atkinson Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Alex Atkinson\nAlex Atkinson loves a ghost story with a sense of humour. She blames a childhood spent playing murder-in-the-dark and listening to her dad’s blood-curdling bedtime stories. \nHer debut novel\, Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman is the first in a spooky new series. It was Blackwell’s Book of the Month in October 2024. She hopes you’ll have a screamingly good time reading it. \nAlex Atkinson on Instagram (@alexatkinsonstories)  \nAlex Atkinson on X (@alatkinson) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Alex for an event investigating story inspiration and the world of the Spooksmiths. \n• Uncover creepy facts about the Victorians that inspired the character of the Cinderman. \n• Test your wits by solving dastardly riddles and take the truly diabolical Strange Things quiz. \n• Put together your own ghost and zombie survival kit list. \n• Be inspired to create your own stories. \nHere’s an introduction from Alex to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the first book of the spooky new series\, Spooksmiths Investigate The Cinderman (‎978-1835400937) \n \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Spooksmiths Investigate The Cinderman \nIndigo and Rusty might live in a funeral parlour\, but they don’t believe in ghosts. That is\, until Indigo drops an old urn\, accidentally releasing the Cinderman: a terrifying ash monster\, who will smother their town in ashes and turn everyone into zombies\, unless they can stop him by sunset. \nUsing their newly awakened Spooksmith skills\, Indigo and Rusty set out to enlist the help of other ghosts. But can the Blasted Banshee and Chuckles the Phantom Toddler really help them find the Cinderman’s true name and put him in his grave for good before Ashmageddon strikes? \nPublisher: Usborne Publishing
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CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Nicola Kent Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Nicola Kent\nNicola Kent is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. She won the Independent Booksellers’ Best New Illustrator Award (2019) and has been shortlisted in both the World Illustration Awards and the Teach Primary Book Awards. She lives in London with her partner\, two children\, a cat and a dog\, and a very untidy desk. \nNicola Kent on Instagram (@nicolakent)  \nNicola Kent on X (@nicolakkent) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Nicola Kent for a fun and engaging reading\, draw along and Q&A. \nNicola introduces children to concepts of measurement by combining amazing facts about the human body with familiar everyday objects. \nThe children will each have the chance to draw and measure themselves to find out ‘how many hands tall they are!’ \nNicola will read from Measuring Me and the children will be able to ask questions. \nHere’s an introduction from Nicola to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book Measuring Me! (‎ 978-1838917012) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Measuring Me! \nFrom finding out how tall you are in food tins to how much electricity your body can generate\, Measuring Me includes plenty of relatable and exciting ways to explore the concepts of measuring. \nBright and lively artwork by Nicola Kent presents the topic of measuring in an exciting and personal way\, encouraging little learners to engage in this important concept. Includes a pull-out height chart! \nDiscover more about the human body in this book that is all about YOU! \nPublisher: Little Tiger
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SUMMARY:Ben Sanders Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ben Sanders\nBen Sanders hasn’t stopped drawing since he was a kid. Decades later he still draws . . . and he’s still a kid. Ben lived in the High Andes of Bolivia for several years but his studio can now be found somewhere in Australia. He really dislikes beetroot\, so please don’t offer him any. \nWebsite: www.littletiger.co.uk/author-illustrator/ben-sanders \nBen Sanders on Instagram (@ben.sanders.illustrator)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin author & illustrator Ben Sanders and become a Secret Agent as he brings Agent Harrier to life with a reading\, draw along and craft activity. \nLearn how to draw Agent Harrier’s Spy Car and make and crack codes with a Cypher Wheel. \nWith a chance to go behind the scenes with a studio tour and a Q&A to learn about all the gadgets used to make the Agent Harrier graphic novel series. \nHere’s an introduction from Hugh to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on the Agent Harrier series\, This Book Will Self Destruct (9781801046107) and You Only Spy Twice (9781801046633). \n \n  \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Agent Harrier: This Book Will Self Destruct \nThis book will explode in 5 minutes. NO TIME TO LOSE! Agent Harrier must follow the red wire and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Will our canine spy extraordinaire save everyone from being blasted to smithereens? And just WHO planted the wretched bomb in the first place?! Be careful not to bark up the wrong tree\, Harrier – it looks like something very fishy could be *ahem* apaw . . . \nBook title: Agent Harrier: You Only Spy Twice \nAgent Harrier must discover the identity of a top-secret file-stealing traitor in the BARK intelligence agency. But something’s happening to the book itself . . . whole pages are repeating\, and there’s an ink-deleting weapon threating to wipe everything out! What’s going on? And will Agent Harrier sniff out the rat before he’s TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY ERASED? \nPublisher: Little Tiger
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SUMMARY:Simon Philip & Neil Clark Author/Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Simon Philip\nSimon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University\, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children’s books\, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don’t Know What to Call my Cat\, You Must Bring a Hat\, and the I Really Want series: I Really Want the Cake (2017) shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, I Really Want to Win (2019)\, I Really Want to Shout (2020) and I Really Want to Share (2022). \nWebsite: www.simon-philip.com  \nSimon Philip on Instagram (@siphilipstories)  \nSimon Philip on Facebook (@siphilipstories) \nAbout Neil Clark\nNeil is a music-loving\, star-gazing illustrator and author. His rural upbringing\, in the Yorkshire Wolds\, fuelled a playful imagination and a love of storytelling. This\, combined with a degree in Illustration & Animation\, led to a successful career in design. After years of creating products for clients around the globe\, Neil has found his happy place\, writing and illustrating children’s books. \nWebsite: www.iamneilclark.com \nNeil Clark on Instagram (@neilclarkillustration)  \nNeil Clark on Facebook (@IamNeilClark) \nWhat to expect from the event\nSquare used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners\, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward\, bumpy ride. Until one day\, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. \nDiscover how the dynamic author/illustrator duo\, Simon Philip and Neil Clark worked together to make The Circular Square. \nUncover the skills you need to ride the highs and lows and become an author or illustrator yourself \nCreate your own characters\, as Neil Clark shows you how to draw your own characters from The Circular Squar \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book The Circular Square\, (9781800785052) \n\n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: The Circular Square \nSquare used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners\, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward\, bumpy ride. Until one day\, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. Instead he pledged to see the positives – like the cooling breeze on summer days\, a friend’s smile and the taste of homemade lemonade. And while Square still got bashed and bruised\, he didn’t seem to mind so much. \nThen\, unnoticed at first\, Square slowly got rounder and rounder everyday. . . \nThis heartening story is a beautiful\, accessible metaphor that shows how our experiences contribute to who we are\, and how even though life can be difficult\, there is always good to be found. \nPublisher: Templar Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/simon-philip-neil-clark-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Kate Thompson & Loretta Schauer Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Kate Thompson & Loretta Schauer\nKate Thompson spent much of her childhood with her nose in books\, immersed in literary adventures. After a brief stint as a lawyer\, Kate rediscovered her love of children’s books\, and now spends her days on the south coast of England gleefully immersed in literary adventures of her own making. Kate lives by the sea with her husband\, sons\, a mischievous white cat and the occasional visiting hedgehog! \nLoretta originally trained as a dancer\, then managed a conservation charity on Hampstead Heath for many years – battling brambles by day\, and practising her drawing skills by night. She won the Waterstones ‘Picture This’ competition in 2012 and has since illustrated lots of picture books and fiction titles. Her debut as writer and illustrator is\, The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart\, published in October 2023. \nWebsites: katethompson.co.uk  lorettaschauer.com \nKate Thompson on Instagram (@katethompsonwrites)  \nKate Thompson on X (@writes_kate) \nLoretta Schauer on Instagram (@lorettaschauer) \nLoretta Schauer on X (@Loretta_Schauer) \nWhat to expect from the event\nThe news swirled over mountains\, skipped through lakes and out to sea. Until who should hear it? Iggy the YETI and all his YETI friends. And they were a little bit surprised. So\, the yetis who absolutely DO exist only had one option – to set off on a HUMAN search and help to change their minds! \nJoin author and illustrator duo Kate Thompson and Loretta Schauer for a FUR-tastically funny rhyming adventure – Become a Yeti and take part in an interactive yeti song\, design your own creature and follow along as Loretta guides you in drawing your very own Yeti! \nHere’s an introduction from Kate and Loretta to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the brilliantly funny rhyming adventure book\, Yetis Don’t Exist! \n \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Yetis Don’t Exist! \nThe news swirled over mountains\, skipped through lakes and out to sea. Until who should hear it? Iggy the YETI and all his YETI friends. And they were a little bit surprised. So\, the yetis who absolutely DO exist only had one option – to set off on a HUMAN search and help to change their minds! \nThe yetis trekked down steep slopes and through snowy forests when suddenly they saw gleaming streetlights up ahead. . . but found a strangely EMPTY town! The yetis searched high and low\, yet the humans were NOWHERE to be seen. Surely that could only mean one thing. . . \nA wonderful\, wintry story with a HUGE twist and a brilliantly clever visual narrative that will have all readers laughing out loud! \nPublisher: Templar Publishing
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CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Nicky Smith-Dale Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Nicky Smith-Dale\nNicky Smith-Dale is the author of the hilarious Betty Steady series. As a child\, she always had her head in the clouds. During her career as a primary school teacher\, she loved sharing stories with her pupils\, but she couldn’t stop dreaming up stories of her own. One day\, she decided to write the most bonkers story she could imagine\, and Betty Steady was born! Now\, Nicky enjoys writing funny children’s books from her home in Winchester\, where she lives with her husband and two children. \nNicky Smith-Dale on Instagram (@nickysmithdale)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nIn this event\, pupils will meet Nicky Smith-Dale’s madcap characters and explore the land of Wobbly Rock. We will discover how reading can make us feel great and that there are books out there for everyone. Plus\, children can let their imaginations flow\, as they create their own funny characters. Join us for crazy quizzes\, an author Q&A and a whole heap of fun! \nHere’s an introduction from Nicky to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the first two books in the hilarious Betty Steady series. Betty Steady and the Queen’s Orb (9780008600372) and Betty Steady and the Toad Witch (9780008600341) \n   \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Betty Steady and the Toad Witch \nAt twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling\, and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn’t have to do stuff ALL ON HER OWN any more? \nJoin us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! Meet Betty and her crew: Figg the imp\, Simon Anderson the stallion in tiger-print cycling shorts\, Elle Emen O’Pea the trumpet-playing mouse in a bobble hat\, and many\, many more! Just jolly join us! HOT CROSS BUNS! \nBook title: Betty Steady and the Queens Orb \nThe VIPs of Wobbly Rock can’t wait to attend Queen McNiff’s legendary Turnip Festival in the neighbouring kingdom of Upper Crust. But when Betty meets a fashionable forest sprite called Misty Jamjar\, it dawns on her that perhaps her old pals aren’t as sophisticated as she once thought. \nMisty convinces Betty that being small ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. If Betty can help Misty break into the Queen’s heavily guarded vault\, they might just be able to gain access to the Orb of Ogg. This legendary Orb has the potential to change Betty back to her original\, stunning height. GOLLY GHERKINS! It’s not as if Misty Jamjar is a secret baddy or anything. And Betty isn’t going to accidentally become as tall as a massive giant. That would be ridiculous. \nPublisher: Farshore Books
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CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre\nCo-authors Sarah and Philip met at the Edinburgh Book Festival in 2010 and decided to start making books together. They come up with the plots and characters jointly\, then Philip writes the words and Sarah draws the pictures – but they help each other out with those too. So far they’ve created 14 books together\, including the highly popular Oliver and the Seawigs and Pugs of the Frozen North\, four stories about Kevin\, a Roly Poly Flying Pony. Currently Sarah and Philip are working on the Adventuremice series\, based on a pictures of nautical mice which Sarah painted during lockdown in 2020. Their highly illustrated books feature a team of brave mice who live at the Mousebase in the Mouse Islands and rescue animals when they get in to trouble. Their website\, Adventuremice.com\, is packed full of fun\, free activities which are available to libraries\, families and schools\, and include helpful Teacher Packs for introducing the books to children. \nWebsite: Adventuremice.com \nPhilip Reeve on Instagram (@thesolitarybee)  \nPhilip Reeve on X (@philipreeve1) \nSarah McIntyre on Instagram (@jabberworks) \nSarah McIntyre on X (@jabberworks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin these storytelling legends for a reading\, discover how they make their books together\, ask questions\, and learn how to draw two of the characters in the book\, step by step! \nMeet their tiny but plucky hero\, Pedro – who\, while looking for a BIG adventure\, is rescued by the Adventuremice\, a brave and determined team of creatures who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm. Pedro has become the newest member of the Adventuremice team\, but will he be able to summon the courage to discover the secrets of a ghostly galleon? \nHere’s an introduction from Philip and Sarah to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the latest instalment of the Adventuremice series\, Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon \nThe spookiest time of the year calls for a treasure hunt! So when the Adventuremice hear about ghostly goings-on at sea\, they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of old Captain Cheesebeard and his ancient treasure hoard! \nPublisher: David Fickling Books
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/philip-reeve-sarah-mcintyre-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Nicola Colton Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Nicola Colton\nNicola is an Irish children’s book illustrator and author. She grew up in rural Offaly\, a childhood steeped in superstitions and stories\, where fairies were as real as the cows in the field next door. \nJasper & Scruff\, her first fiction series with Little Tiger\, was one of The Guardian books of the month. \n… “Adorable illustrations\, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas for bedtime reading.” \nNicola’s first picture book won the Irish Literacy Association award and was Hodges Figgis’ bestselling children’s book of the decade. \nShe also illustrated the Fizzy series by acclaimed writer and Irish Children’s Laureate\, Sarah Crossan. \nNicola’s latest book series is Bertha & Blink. \nNicola is neurodivergent and was late diagnosed with ADHD. Though there are some challenges\, she is proud of her fizzy\, busy brain and ability to think in a non-linear way. She lives in Bristol with her partner and their gentle black and white cat\, Odysseus. \nPronouns:she/they \nNicola Colton’s website: nicolacolton.com \nNicola Colton on instagram (@nicolacolton1) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCalling all budding inventors and doodle makers! \nJoin illustrator and author Nicola Colton for a fun\, interactive session based on her new book series\, Bertha and Blink. There will be a discussion of the characters\, draw-alongs and a chance to design your very own gadget! \nHere’s an introduction from Nicola to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the fabulous series of Bertha and Blink\, chatting about the first adventure\, Bertha and Blink: Rumble in the Jungle\, but will also give you a thrilling sneak peek at the brand new second instalment\, Bertha and Blink: Take to the Skies\, flying your way in January 2025! \n \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Bertha and Blink: Rumble in the Jungle  \nJoin Bertha and Blink on an adventure full of friendship\, with a sprinkling of science and a nod to nature. The perfect new series for fun-loving readers! \nWhen a rumble in the jungle disturbs super-star inventor Bertha’s work\, she has to leave her peaceful home and investigate. To help her\, she creates Blink – an excitable robo-bird sidekick who can’t wait to explore! How will the unlikely pair cope in the wilderness? And will they be able to discover the secret behind the strange noises? \nBook title: Bertha and Blink: Take to the Skies \nBertha and Blink wake up one morning to find a strange smog surrounding them – it’s their nemesis Finnius Fink’s new factory and it’s destroying the jungle! The duo are determined to stop him and Bertha has an idea that just might work… With brilliant inventions\, the help of new friends and some tricks in their toolbox\, can the pair put a stop to the destruction and save their home? \nPublisher: Little Tiger Press Group \n \n 
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CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:James Turner and Steve May Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About James Turner and Steve May\nJames has been making comics for almost as long as he’s been making poos. He is an award-winning cartoonist\, illustrator and comic writer with seven published graphic novels and a weekly strip in the Phoenix. His other interests include board games\, improv and making explosion noises with his mouth. \nSteve has been a lifelong doodler\, studying fine art and film making in Nottingham and animation at the Royal College of Art in London. He has honed his scratchy\, spontaneous anarchic illustration style to make him the perfect partner for some of today’s leading children’s authors\, including Francesca Simon\, Harry Hill and Phil Earle\, as well as the bestselling Dennis the Menace fiction series. He has had a poo-tastic time working on this book \nWebsite: http://www.stevemay.biz/home/contact.php \nJames Turner on Instagram (@eruditebaboon)  \nJames Turner on X (@eruditebaboon) \nSteve May on Instagram (@stevemaythe1st) \nWhat to expect from the event\nProfessor Poo and Ploppy\, aka the POO CREW\, are on a mission: to prove that poo is the most important substance in the Whole Entire Universe. \nJoin James Turner and Steve May as they introduce Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia\, a fast-paced adventure bringing together clever\, funny storytelling with lots of amazing facts and tapping into kids’ fascination with all things poo-related! In this entertaining and interactive event you can expect: •Insight into James and Steve’s routes into writing and illustrating (via Harry Potter film visual effects and roadying for bands!)\n•A game of ‘Poo or True?’\n•A book reading\n•A draw-a-long of the book’s protagonist Ploppy\n•A behind the scenes look at what goes into writing and illustrating a narrative non-fiction graphic novel\n•Opportunity to ask James and Steve any questions (a Poo & A\, if you will!) \n5 key facts from Journey to Poo-Topia:\n1. The earliest indoor toilet ever found is believed to be over 5\,000 years old\n2. There are 96 bags of human poo on the Moon\n3. The average adult human eats about 20 tonnes of food and liquids in their lifetime\, which is as heavy as three large elephants\n4. Doctors use something called the Bristol Stool Chart to help analyse how hard or soft poo is\n5. The longest ever tapeworm in a human was 25m long – the length of three buses! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia \nIn an ordinary toilet\, on an ordinary day\, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed … \nBut Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He’s a TALKING POO! And he’s about to go on the mission of a lifetime … \nJoin Ploppy and his fearless guide\, Professor Poo\, as they boldly venture into the Secret Intestines of the Universe to discover answers to the most important Digestion Questions … Why do we chew? Why do we fart? Why do cows have so many stomachs? And … what will happen to Ploppy AFTER he’s been flushed?! \nIf you’ve ever used the toilet\, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! \nPublisher: Harper Collins Publishers
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CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T143000
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SUMMARY:Claire Freedman Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Claire Freedman\nClaire writes picture books for young children\, and is probably best known for the multi­ million selling Aliens Love Underpants series of books. The Underpants series has won numerous awards and been produced as TV animations and theatre shows. Pirates Love Underpants is hitting the stage in December 2024. Claire writes funny laugh-out-loud books\, gentle bedtimes stories and everything in between! \nShe first started writing after attending a local writers group. She still enjoys her lovely writing group almost 30 years on! \nClaire Freedman’s website: clairefreedman.co.uk \nClaire Freedman on X (@clairefreedman) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCIaire will be reading her NEW book\, Dragons Love Underpants\, and asking the children to look and listen carefully as there will be a silly pants-mad quiz after the story. \nCIaire will also talk about writing and give age appropriate writing tips for budding young writers. Of course Claire will be delighted to answer as many questions as possible. Expect lots of giggles and pants fun! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on Claire’s new book\, Dragons Love Underpants\, part of the Underpants series of books\, which was released 26 September 2024. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Dragons Love Underpants  \nWith flaming holes in their undies\, a pack of pant-loving dragons embark on a knicker-nicking adventure through the Kingdom of Pantasia in this hilarious new story from the creators of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants! \nLaugh your pants off at the other books in the internationally bestselling series: \nAliens Love Underpants\nDinosaurs Love Underpants\nAliens in Underpants Save the World\nAliens Love Panta Claus\nPirates Love Underpants\nMonsters Love Underpants\nAliens Love Dinopants  \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/claire-freedman-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:GT Karber Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About GT Karber\nG. T. Karber is the brains behind the smash-hit Murdle series. As the son of a judge and a lawyer\, and the grandson of an F.B.I. agent\, crime fighting is in his blood. He has university degrees in maths\, English literature and the cinematic arts\, and as General Secretary of the Hollywood Mystery Society he staged murder mystery whodunnit events before creating the phenomenal Murdle book series. The Murdle books have sold over half a million copies; won Waterstones Gift Book of the Year 2023 and British Book Awards Overall Winner. The series is “a publishing sensation” (The Times). \nMurdle Junior is the first Murdle book aimed at children 8-12 years old. \nGT Karber’s websites: \n\ngtkarber.com\nprofilebooks.com/work/murdle/\nmurdle.com\n\nGT Karber on Instagram (@gregkarber) \nGT Karber on X (@gregkarber) \nWhat to expect from the event\nSolve a mystery with GT Karber\, creator of the phenomenal Murdle puzzle books! GT Karber is an expert in creating mysteries – find out how you can crack them and join the junior detective club! \n\nHear about GT Karber’s inspiration behind Murdle – how he combined a love of detective books and his skills as a coder to create this internet phenomenon which became the bestselling book series\nLearn how to crack a Murdle and gain all the skills a young detective needs\nGet involved in a fun interactive game which can be played in the classroom\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Gt Karber’s brand new book: Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds\, which will be released on 24th October 2024. Your chance to get an inclusive look before the release of the book. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds \nFrom the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes a new book of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for young detectives! \nJoin four junior sleuths on their daring detective journeys deciphering codes\, navigating maps and solving mazes to catch the dastardly culprits of fiendish crimes – and earn your own Murdle Junior badge. \nRace to the top echelons of a prestigious school to unravel The Case of the Missing Pencil\, explore the secret passageways beneath The Mysterious Investigation Institute and unravel the conundrum of The Deadly Silent Spy Organization that links them all. And more! \nWith over forty mysteries featuring key suspects\, locations\, clues and more to enter into your trusty deduction grid\, Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds is an introduction to a nefarious world kids will love to dive into\, using logic and the power of deduction to figure out each whodunnit. \nPublisher: Souvenir Press \n \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/gt-karber-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T150000
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SUMMARY:Rob Harrell Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Rob Harrell\nRob Harrell is a syndicated cartoonist (Adam@ Home) and his illustration clients include Mad magazine\, Time Inc. and Volkswagen. He lives in Austin\, Texas\, with his wife and dogs. He is the author of the novels WINK and POPCORN. \nRob’s website: robharrell.com \nRob on X (@harrellrob) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for an afternoon of laughter\, heart warming stories\, and live illustration with acclaimed author and cartoonist Rob Harrell!? \nOn October 17th at 2 PM\, join us for a special virtual event featuring Rob Harrell\, the creative mind behind the hilarious and heartfelt novel POPCORN. \nRob will be live with us all the way from Austin\, Texas! \n\nAn Engaging Author Talk: Hear Rob share his inspiration for POPCORN and his journey as an author and cartoonist.\nLive Q&A: Get your burning questions answered and gain insights into Rob’s creative process or his even Texan lifestyle.\nCaptivating Live Illustration: Watch Rob’s artistic talent in action as he creates illustrations inspired by the event.\n\nThis event is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh\, a heartwarming story\, or simply wants to learn more about coping with anxiety. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Rob Harrell and experience the magic of POPCORN! \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Rob’s new book: POPCORN\, which was released 3rd September 2024. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: POPCORN \nAndrew’s just trying to get through school photo day with one aim: a photo of him which his mum will like. But today of all days\, the world seems out to get him. There’s a bully\, the science experiment gone wrong\, scary news about his grandmother\, and someone else’s juice snot (don’t ask). Andrew struggles with anxiety\, and the little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter . . . Can he make it through the day without popping? \nA heartfelt and laugh-out-loud-funny story about letting go of control and accepting help\, interspersed with Rob Harrell’s amazing spot art and comic panels that depict the real\, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD\, as well as real tips for coping. \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/rob-harrell-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T143000
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SUMMARY:Marie Basting Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Marie Basting\nMarie Basting writes funny fiction for children. Her debut novel\, Princess BMX\, was listed by the Guardian and BookTrust in their best new books category and was praised by Gender Collect as one of the best books out there for smashing stereotypes. \nIn 2023 My Family and Other Romans won a Books For Topics award for best KS2 curriculum support. A former Associate Lecturer at Manchester Met University\, Marie has taught creative writing from foundation through to MFA level and has extensive experience of creative schools outreach delivery. \nMarie’s website: mariebasting.com \nMarie on X (@riewriting) \nMarie on Instagram (@marie_basting_author) \nWhat to expect from the event\nMedusa the Gorgon has lost her head and doesn’t know where to find it. Join Silvia\, the school-girl demigoddess from Hexham\, on her quest to recover it: \n\nDiscover the monsters and myths that inspired Silvia’s quest and learn how author Marie Basting breathed new magic into these classic tales.\nSearch for the truth in Marie’s mythic Greek and Roman facts as we play the ‘Truth or Porky Pie’ game.\nAllow misrule to rule as we learn all about the festival of Saturnalia and agree our manifesto for mischief. (Includes creative writing challenge)\n\nHere’s an introduction from Marie to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Marie’s new book: Auntie Medusa and Me\, which was released in August 2024 and featured in out July 2024 UKS2 books subscription boxes\, and the rest of the ‘My Family and Other Romans’ series by Marie. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Auntie Medusa and Me \nAn action-packed\, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of My Family and Other Romans! \nI’m Silvia\, an ordinary kid just like you. At least\, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I’m a demigoddess. \nYeah\, that took me by surprise too. But seriously\, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now . . . \nMedusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it! \nPacked full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology – as you’ve never seen it before! \nA laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki\, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? \nReaders will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist. \nBook title: My Family and Other Romans \nI’m Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca: half-schoolgirl\, half-goddess. Yes – actual Roman goddess. \nBut it all starts with Dad. He was messing about\, re-enacting battles at Hadrian’s Wall\, when – pow! – he’s transported to . . . Ancient Rome. \nI go after him because someone has to. And now\, the fate of my whole family rests on me . . . \nThe Romans as you’ve never seen them before! \nA laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki\, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? \nReaders will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist – as Livi and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome \nPublisher: Chicken House Books
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/marie-basting-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T103000
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SUMMARY:Mel Taylor-Bessent author event
DESCRIPTION:About Mel Taylor-Bessent\nBestselling author of The Christmas Carrolls series\, Mel Taylor-Bessent started her career running award-winning creative writing workshops and launching authorfy.com\, one of the most-used literacy platforms in the UK. Mel hopes her new series\, Imagination Island\, and her ‘Write for Fun’ YouTube channel will inspire even more children to read and write for pleasure. \nMel’s website: meltaylorbessent.com \nMel on X (@http://twitter.com/MelTBessent) \nMel on Instagram (@meltaylorbessent) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn author talk on writing for pleasure\, the power of our imagination and how to create your own Imagination Island. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Mel’s new book: Race to Imagination Island\, released July 2024 and featured in our July 2024 UKS2 book subscription boxes! \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Race to Imagination Island \nIllustrator: Alessandro D’Urso  \nThe time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island. Children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. To become a Protector\, they must compete in teams and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes. \nDreamy 10-year-old Luca is afraid of everything\, not least the lightstream he stumbles into by accident. Imagination Island is everything that he’s terrified of. But there’s no way out. So he hits on a plan. Work out how to come LAST\, and get sent home. That’s what he really wants. Isn’t it? \nThe Race is ON! \nPublisher: Farshore publishing
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CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T143000
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SUMMARY:Adam & Charlotte Guillain Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Adam and Charlotte\nAdam & Charlotte Guillain have written close to 200 children’s books together. Adam is a former writer-in-residence at the Roald Dahl Story Centre and co-founder of Storytelling Schools. He is now Creative Lead at Dewie – an app that supports pre-school children alongside their parents\, carers\, childminders\, and nursery settings to be socially and developmentally ready to start school. \nCharlotte Guillain was once a children’s book editor and is now a bestselling and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books for children. As well as writing\, Charlotte works part-time at the School of Global and Area Studies at Oxford University. \nAdam and Charlotte’s website: adamandcharlotteguillain.co.uk \nCharlotte on Instagram (@charlotteguillainbooks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nDoes your class have budding authors or avid storytellers in it? \nThis event will encourage lots of empowering chat with a ‘talk-buddy’ about what choices pupils would make to create their very own stories. \nPupils will be able to create their very own ‘TELL YOUR OWN STORY book based on a template and then to find audiences in home and school settings with whom to share those stories with. \nOf course\, as always\, there will be plenty of time for pupils to ask their own questions about how Adam and Charlotte come up with their own stories. \nHere’s an introduction video from Adam and Charlotte to get your pupils buzzing about the event. \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Adam and Charlottes brand new book Tell Your Own Story\, which is released 6th June 2024 and was one of the wonderful books in our May 2024 EYFS teacher subscription box. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Tell Your Own Story \nIllustrator: Tony Neal \nIf you could choose your own story\, what story would you tell? \nJoin in and read along in this funny picture book where \nYOU \npick the story. With \nover 60 funny story options to choose \nwhat happens next on each page\, this \ninteractive book \nencourages children to join in with the reading experience and practise using storytelling language. \nWith so many different story options to choose each time\, these books can be read and enjoyed again and again and again! \nPublisher: Ladybird
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/adam-charlotte-guillain-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Jasbinder Bilan Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jasbinder\nJasbinder was born in a stable in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her debut novel\, Asha & the Spirit Bird\, won the 2017 Times/Chicken House Competition and was inspired by the incredible bond Jasbinder shares with her grandmother. She lives in Bath with her husband and two teenage sons. \nJasbinder’s website: jasbinderbilan.co.uk \nJasbinder on X (@jasinbath) \nJasbinder on Instagram (@jasbinderbilan) \nJasbinder on Facebook (@jasbinderbilan) \nWhat to expect from the event\nPrepare for a royal adventure through history! Join award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan as she introduces you to Nush\, a brave and determined Indian princess on a mission to reclaim her family’s stolen emerald. Through a captivating reading and discussion of her new book\, Nush and the Stolen Emerald\, your UKS2 pupils will: \n\nJourney back in time: Discover the fascinating world of 19th century India and its complex relationship with the British Empire.\nMeet a remarkable heroine: Be inspired by Nush’s courage\, resilience\, and determination to fight for what’s right.\nExplore themes of identity and belonging: Discuss what it means to be caught between two cultures\, and how we can stand up for our beliefs even in challenging times.\nUncover a thrilling mystery: Follow Nush’s daring quest to Buckingham Palace\, where she’ll face unexpected obstacles and thrilling twists.\nEngage in a lively Q&A: Ask Jasbinder Bilan your burning questions about the book\, her writing process\, or even her own experiences growing up!\n\nThis event promises to be an unforgettable experience\, sparking curiosity about history\, culture\, and the power of standing up for what you believe in. \nHere’s an introduction from Jasbinder to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Jasbinder’s new book: Nush and the Stolen Emerald\, which was released in May and featured in our May Teacher subscription box. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Nush and the Stolen Emerald! \nA stunning new historical children’s novel from Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. \nAnushka is furious. As princess of an Indian kingdom\, she has watched the British East India Company take land and her family’s most divine jewel – an emerald the size of an apple. \nSo when her father\, the Maharaja\, decides to visit Queen Victoria at Buckinham Palace\, Nush goes too – determined to bring back the gem that can heal her country. \nA fabulous new historical direction from Costa-winning and Waterstones-shortlisted author\, Jasbinder Bilan. \nThemes of colonialism and identity\, mixed with an action-packed royal mystery. \nPublisher: Chicken House Books
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jasbinder-bilan-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T143000
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SUMMARY:Danny Wallace Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Danny Wallace\nDanny Wallace is an award-winning writer who’s done lots of silly things. He’s been a quiz show host. A character in a video game. He’s made TV shows about monkeys\, robots\, and starting his own country. He has written lots of books for grown ups\, in which he uses words like ‘invidious’\, and he pretends he knows what they mean but he doesn’t. He thinks you’re terrific. Danny’s first book for children\, Hamish and the Worldstoppers\, was the first in a bestselling series\, and his recent standalones\, The Day the Screens Went Blank and The Luckiest Kid in the World are highly acclaimed. The Boss of Everyone is his latest novel for readers age 8+. \nDanny on X (@dannywallace) \nDanny on Instagram (@verydannywallace) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn in-conversation event with author\, comedian\, and presenter Danny Wallace all about his brand-new comedy adventure\, Operation: Evil Genius. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Danny’s brand new book Operation: Evil Genius\, which is out on 20th June! \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the two book below for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Operation: Evil Genius \nIllustrator: Gemma Correll \nWhat would you do if you woke up one day to find that your best friend has become your worst enemy? \nThat’s exactly what happens to 11-year-old Ryan in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author\, comedian\, and presenter Danny Wallace\, perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Stephen Mangan\, Andy Griffiths\, Jenny Pearson\, Helen Rutter\, David Walliams and David Baddiel. \nSeparated only by a garden fence\, Ryan and Tom have been best friends since they were two years old. But while Ryan is looking forward to starting secondary school together\, Tom doesn’t seem to want anything to do him with anymore. Suddenly\, he’d rather hang out with mean Minnie and horrible Simon! \nRyan sets out to repair their friendship . . . but everything he tries backfires spectacularly. So Ryan decides that there’s only one thing for it – he must exact terrible revenge on his ex-best friend. Cue: Operation Evil Genius. \nThere’s only one problem… every time Ryan tries to make Tom look BAD\, he ends up looking GOOD. As it turns out\, Ryan is terrible at being terrible! \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/danny-wallace-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T103000
DTSTAMP:20240621T150204Z
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SUMMARY:Nadia Shireen Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Nadia\nNadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf and most recently for Barbara Throws a Wobbler\, which has been described as a ‘little doorway of joy’ by Caitlin Moran. She’s also been shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards\, the Lollies\, The Week Junior Book Award\, Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her first series for older readers. \nNadia on X (@NadiaShireen) \nNadia on Instagram (@nadiashireendraws) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Nadia Shireen as she takes students into the bonkers world of the Grimwood series. She will introduce them to the crazy cast of Grimwood inhabitants along the way and share what it’s like to be an author / illustrator. A highly interactive event for students aged 7-11 with both a reading and draw-a-long included. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused the Grimwood book series – including Nadia’s brand new book Grimwood: Party Animals!\, which is due out in June. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy either of the two books below for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Grimwood: Party Animals! \nIllustrator: Nadia Shireen \nSharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident\, and now it’s up to Ted\, Nancy\, Willow\, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork\, friendship and\, most importantly\, dance skills\, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again! \nFully illustrated throughout and full of heart\, laughs and surprises\, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grimwood series. \nBook title: Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster!  \nIllustrator: Nadia Shireen \nA Bigfoot is on the loose! Ted\, Nancy\, Willow and the rest of the Grimwood gang must embark on their greatest adventure yet to save their home from a nasty\, thieving stink monster. Monster hunters are GO! \nFully illustrated throughout and full of heart\, laughs and surprises\, this is the must-read third title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series. \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nadia-shireen-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T103000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Bernard & Lisa Moss Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Thomas and Lisa\nHusband and wife author team\, Dr Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss were inspired to co-found QuestFriendz\, a children’s book publisher\, following the birth of their twin daughters and their passion to help make STEM learning exciting and accessible to all children. \nLisa grew up in Canada and has written stories from a young age. A 20-year corporate career at several high-tech companies led her to become acutely aware of the STEM skills gap.\nThomas grew up in France and was inspired by his grandfather to have a curiosity for science\, technology and discovering the world around him. His love for coding and the opportunity to create and innovate led him to pursue degrees in Physics\, Mathematics and Engineering along with a PhD in Computer Engineering. He became profoundly aware of the STEM skills gap and more specifically the gender gap in STEM during his time as a computer science lecturer and during his career at several high tech companies. \nThomas and Lisa live together in Amsterdam with their STEM-loving twin daughters Emilie and Rebecca. \nThe Quest Friendz website: QuestFriendz.com \nQuest Friendz on X (@questfriendz) \nThomas on X (@ThomasAMBernard) \nLisa on X (@lisa_a_moss) \nQuest Friendz on Instagram (@questfriendz) \nQuest Friendz on Facebook (@questfriendz) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for a SUPER adventure\, KS1 Questers! Join the awesome author duo behind the Quest Friendz books\, Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss\, as they take you on an epic journey through their latest book\, SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea! \nGet ready to: \n\nThere will be storytelling and interaction\, while we work through a quest together.\nPut your STEM skills to the test with a super cool challenge that will blow your mind!\nAsk Thomas and Lisa ANYTHING you want about their books\, characters\, or even what they had for breakfast!\n\nThis is one virtual author event you won’t want to miss! \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused the SuperQuesters book series – including their new book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea \nIllustrator: Amy Willcox \nDiscover your inner superhero in the further adventures of the intrepid SUPERQUESTERS! This STEM-sational series inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 5+ through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book\, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before. Supports the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 in Science\, Computing and Maths. \nWhen Lilli\, Bea and Leo need inspiration for how to clean up their local river\, they journey to Questland to research ideas for a machine to clear up the rubbish. Upon their arrival\, the trio discover the sea is in a state of fury and unrest and only they can help. Lord Grumble has teamed up with Captain Blackwaters on a terrifying tanker. They are tearing through the waters of Questland\, leaking oil and littering\, polluting the watery habitat and marine life. The SuperQuesters set out to stop the dastardly duo\, clean up the waters of Questland and rescue the marine life. Along the way\, Lilli\, Bea and Leo – and the reader – must use their STEM skills to save otters from an oil spill\, rescue a narwhal and stop the pirate robots. Can you help the SuperQuesters to save Questland’s sea? And will Lilli\, Bea and Leo find inspiration for their river cleaning invention? \nThis unique interactive story with hands-on activities is expertly designed to support the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 Science\, Computing and Maths to help children develop their STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics) skills in innovative new ways. Children develop over 14 STEM skills including problem solving\, coding\, sequencing and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest… and discover their inner superhero along the way. \nPublisher: QuestFriendz
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/thomas-bernard-lisa-moss-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T143000
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SUMMARY:Kael Tudor Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Kael\nKael Tudor writes books for kids. \nHe began writing his own stories at a young age\, inspired by the books he bought at school fairs and jumble sales. As an adult he still writes stories\, but hopefully does a slightly better job of it. \nKael lives in Swansea\, South Wales. \nCheck out Kael’s website: kaeltudor.com \nKael on X (@kaeltudor) \nKael on Instagram (@kaeltudor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for an exhilarating adventure as we dive into a lively book reading\, put our knowledge to the test in a thrilling quiz\, and unleash our artistic sides in a draw-along! Oh\, and did we mention the fun-filled rhyming animal pairs game? But that’s not all – you will will receive an exciting activity pack to complement the event and this delightful book. It’s going to be a blast! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused Kael’s new book One Goose\, Two Moose. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: One Goose\, Two Moose \nIllustrator: Nicola Slater  \nA brilliantly funny book from debut author Kael Tudor filled with hilarious and bright illustrations from Nicola Slater\, the bestselling illustrator of The Leaf Thief. \nOK\, everyone\, line up! \nOne goose\, two moose\, three goose\, four. \nFive goose\, six moose\, seven goose\, more. \nWAIT! \nWelcome to the ice cream shop\, where there’s a goose line\, a moose line and a slightly bossy goose who wants everyone to be IN THE RIGHT LINE\, PLEASE! \nThat sounds easy enough\, doesn’t it? \nThis brilliantly funny picture book perfectly captures the chaos of queueing up\, and features a fun counting element too. \nWitty and original first book in a brand-new series from debut author Kael Tudor \nLaugh-out-loud characters by Nicola Slater\, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller\, The Leaf Thief \nAn engaging story and bright\, fun illustrations make this picture book perfect for fans of OI FROG! and The Squirrels Who Squabbled \nWith a super silly counting element! \nPublisher: Scholastic Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kael-tudor-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T103000
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SUMMARY:Liz Flanagan Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Liz\nLiz Flanagan is an award-winning author who writes for children and young adults. Her books include the Wildsmith series of chapter books\, wonderfully illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton\, and the exciting Legends of the Sky fantasy series\, as well as the YA novel Eden Summer which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. \nCheck out Liz’s website: lizflanagan.co.uk \nLiz on X (@lizziebooks) \nLiz on Instagram (@lizziebooks17) \nWhat to expect from the event\nIn this interactive presentation\, Liz will introduce the Wildsmith series\, explain where the ideas came from\, and invite children to take part in a series of creative tasks – imagining a character\, a setting and a super-power. Liz will read from the books before inviting children to use all their story ingredients in a brand new story of their own. \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Liz’s magical Wildsmith book series. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Wildsmith: City of Secrets \nIllustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton  \nWhen war threatens her beloved city\, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest\, meeting Grandpa and his white wolf Arto for the first time. \nThough she misses her father\, Rowan makes new friends – including a trio of powerful witches. When she rescues a baby dragon from poachers\, she discovers the secret of her own identity. Could Rowan really be a wildsmith? \nFostering a whole clutch of dragons\, the summer speeds by. But when danger threatens\, Rowan and Grandpa must call on all their friends for help. \nBook title: Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest \nIllustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton \nRowan starts to embrace her gifts as a magical wildsmith who heals and speaks to animals. But saving a young pegasus brings difficult decisions. Danger comes closer than ever\, threatening her family and even Rowan’s own life. When she is betrayed\, which friends can she trust? With her family divided and war still raging\, where does Rowan belong now? \nPublisher: UCLan Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/liz-flanagan-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T143000
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SUMMARY:Ash Bond Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ash\nAsh Bond writes magical stories that have classical myth sprinkled through them like fairy dust. She is now studying for her PhD\, focusing on the relationship between mythology and landscape\, at the University of Bristol. When not reading about myths\, Ash is also a yoga teacher and loves to move – insisting she gets her best ideas when swimming in rivers\, stomping up mountains or doing cartwheels. Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm is her debut novel (published by Piccadilly Press). \nCheck out Ash’s website: ashbond.co.uk \nAsh on X (@ashbwrites) \nAsh on Instagram (@ashbwrites) \nWhat to expect from the event\nMeet Ash Bond the author of the electrifying middle-grade debut Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm in this special pre-publication event as she introduces you to the action-packed cosmic world of Peregrine Quinn. \nExpect an author talk where Ash talks about all the classical myths she’s woven into her new series and a creative workshop where you can build your own monster to attack Olympus! \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Ash’s brand new book Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm\, Released 25 April 2024. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm \nAuthor: Ash Bond \nDISCOVER THE PORTAL TO AN INCREDIBLE NEW WORLD IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR\, PERCY JACKSON and ARTEMIS FOWL. \nPeregrine Quinn has always loved hearing her godfather Daedalus Bloom’s stories about his life as an immortal\, but that’s all they were – stories. That is\, until the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm mysteriously shut down and Daedalus\, the only one who can fix them\, is kidnapped. \nPeregrine is then swept into a nail-biting adventure\, racing through the streets of Oxford\, down the riverways of London and into the Under-Underground. She soon realises that not only are the creatures from her godfather’s stories real\, but they’re shooting at her with laser blasters. \nFortunately she has help from dryad librarian Rowan Strong and Olympus Inc. liaison (and faun) Callimachus Thorn. Together they must fix the portals and rescue Daedalus before an ancient evil rises and chaos takes over. Time is running out and the fate of all the realms is now in Peregrine’s hands . . . \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ash-bond-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T143000
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SUMMARY:Anna Wilson & Harry Woodgate Author & Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Anna & Harry\nAnna Wilson began her career as a picture book editor at Macmillan Children’s Books\, but quickly turned her attention to writing her own books and has published over 50 books. Her children’s series\, Vlad the World’s Worst Vampire has been translated into thirteen languages. Her latest picture book Grandpa and the Kingfisher was shortlisted for the Wainwright Nature Prize in 2023. As well as writing for young people\, Anna has also published a memoir: A Place for Everything – my mother\, autism and me. It has been reviewed as “a seminal work in this area” by the world expert in autism in women\, Professor Tony Attwood. Anna also has extensive experience in teaching creative writing. She was an Associate Lecturer at Bath Spa University and is currently a tutor for the Arvon Foundation and the HarperCollins Author Academy. She is also a Royal Literary Fund Fellow. \nHarry Woodgate is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books include Grandad’s Camper\, Grandad’s Pride\, Shine Like The Stars\, Timid\, Little Glow\, My First Baking Book and The Very Merry Murder Club. They have worked with clients including Google\, National Book Tokens and the Sunday Times Magazine\, as well as publishers such as Bloomsbury\, Walker Books\, Andersen Press and Simon & Schuster. \nHarry is passionate about writing and illustrating diverse\, inclusive stories that inspire children to be inquisitive\, creative\, kind and proud of what makes them unique. \nTheir debut author-illustrator picture book\, Grandad’s Camper\, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Best Illustrated Book\, Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards\, as well as a Stonewall Book Award Honor from the American Library Association. It was also shortlisted for the inaugural Polari Children’s & YA Prize\, and was nominated for the CILIP Yoto Kate Greenaway Award. \nCheck out Anna’s website: annawilson.co.uk \nCheck out Harry’s website: harrywoodgate.com \nAnna on X (@acwilsonwriter) \nAnna on Instagram (@acwilsonwriter) \nHarry on Instagram (@harrywoodgateart) \nWhat to expect from the event\nThis interactive session with both author and illustrator will include a book reading and a fun writing activity with author\, Anna. Then pupils can join in with a draw-along with Harry\, illustrator\, finding out about the illustrations in the book. Pupils will have the chance to ask Anna and Harry their questions\, too. So grab your pencils and imaginations and join this fab event. \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Shine Like the Stars\, written by Anna and illustrated by Harry. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Shine Like the Stars \nAuthor: Anna Wilson \nIllustrator: Harry Woodgate \nYou are part of this earth. You grow like the seed. You shine like the stars. Reconnect with the natural world with illustrations from British Book Award and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning Harry Woodgate. \nWe are all connected to the natural world\, and it is connected to us. And just as the stars shine brightly in the night sky\, so can you. Told from the point of view of the natural world\, this exquisite and thought-provoking story from children’s author Anna Wilson invites us to connect with the world around us and achieve our potential. \nPublisher: Andersen Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/anna-wilson-harry-woodgate-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Justin Somper Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Justin\nJustin is the author of 14 books for young people\, including the six VAMPIRATES novels\, which have been published in 35 countries and 25 languages. Cressida Cowell calls VAMPIRATES\, ” a swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the first sentence”. \nJustin’s new series PIRATE ACADEMY\, launched by UCLan in March 2024\, is set in the same world as VAMPIRATES\, though both series can be read independently of each other. He’s also the author of two books for young teenagers – ALLIES AND ASSASSINS and its sequel A CONSPIRACY OF PRINCES. Originally from North London\, Justin is currently based in Perth\, Western Australia\, where he enjoys writing the PIRATE ACADEMY adventures\, in between refreshing dips in the Indian Ocean\, inspiring visits to lighthouses and long-overdue sailing lessons. \nDuring the pandemic\, Justin trained as a meditation guide and wellbeing coach\, specialising in Effortless Meditation. He now helps people all over the world to relax and help reduce their stress levels. \nCheck out Justin’s website: vampirates.co.uk \nJustin on X (@JustinSomper) \nJustin on Instagram (@justinsomper) \nJustin on Facebook (@JustinSomperAuthor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJustin will introduce the world and setting of PIRATE ACADEMY (500 years in the future\, when the oceans have risen and there’s a new golden age of piracy) and talk about how his ideas for the school\, world and characters developed. This will range from the fact that he imported some key characters from VAMPIRATES through to the influence of sailing lessons in Perth\, where he now lives. Justin will discuss how he swapped out the regular school timetable for lessons suitable for young pirates! A reading will be included and Justin is looking forward to answering lots of questions from the pupils. He might also ask some of the audience and find out their ideas on additional lessons for the pirate timetable! \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Justin’s brand new book PIRATE ACADEMY: NEW KID ON DECK\, which was released 7 March 2024. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: PIRATE ACADEMY: NEW KID ON DECK \nIllustrator: Teo Skaffa  \nThe year is 2507. The oceans have risen. \nA new dawn of piracy has begun. \nJacoby Blunt and Jasmine Peacock are students at the elite Pirate Academy. \nThis is no ordinary school! \nLessons range from Knots Class and Sailing to Combat Workshop… The teachers are all pirate legends… The pressure is always on…. Friendship is everything. \nWhen a new kid\, the mysterious Neo Splice\, arrives\, everything changes FAST. Suddenly the dangers are no longer simply out on the oceans but right here\, amongst them. In the face of real peril\, the students of Barracuda class must put everything they have learned to the test against a ruthless and seemingly unstoppable new enemy. \nWelcome to Pirate Academy – once you step through the door you won’t ever want to leave! \nPublisher: UCLan Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/justin-somper-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Ross Montgomery Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ross\nRoss Montgomery started writing stories as a teenager\, when he should have been doing homework\, and hasn’t really stopped since. He has written over twenty-five books for children\, including The Midnight Guardians which was shortlisted for the Costa Book Award 2021 and selected as one of The Guardian’s Children’s Books of the Year. He lives in London with his wife and their cat\, called Fun Bobby. \nCheck out Ross’ Website: Ross Montgomery | Award Winning Children’s Author \nRoss on X (@mossmontmomery) \nRoss Montgomery on Instagram (@mossmontmomery) \nRoss on Facebook (@mossmontmomery) \nWhat to expect from the Ross Montgomery Author Event\nAfter a dramatic reading\, Ross will explain how his silly story about a school play going wrong is actually an adaptation of a Shakespeare play\, and how Shakespeare plays have been adapted for centuries (with a few famous examples thrown in). Ross will then show how adaptations are a great way to get ideas for your very own stories – we’ll then have a go at adapting a famous Shakespeare play into a brand new story of our own about whatever we want – MACBETH about monkeys? ROMEO AND JULIET about robots? The only limit is your imagination! \nFocus Book\nThis Ross Montgomery author event will be focused on Rock Bottom: A Midsummer Nightmare\, this book is Particularly suitable for struggling\, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Rock Bottom: A Midsummer Nightmare \nCan Nick find a way to show Jessie how much he like her when all he is is the butt of the joke? Ross Montgomery returns with a laugh-out-loud comical caper of friendship\, true love and a completely disastrous school production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Particularly suitable for struggling\, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ \nNick is truly\, madly in love with Jessie Stone. And she doesn’t even know his name. In a ploy to win her heart\, he plans to star alongside her in the school production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. But when he’s cast as the foolish Bottom instead of the romantic lead\, his whole world comes crashing down. Enter Robyn\, school mischief-maker\, who has some crafty tricks up her sleeve. With her help Nick is sure he can get Jessie to notice him just as long as his grand plans don’t go up in smoke … A laugh-out-loud comical caper of friendship\, true love and a completely disastrous school Shakespeare production from bestselling author Ross Montgomery \nPublisher: Barrington Stoke \n“We work with the best writers and illustrators to publish super-readable\, accessible books that help every child experience the joy of reading.” \n \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ross-montgomery-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Fiona Barker Author Event 2024
DESCRIPTION:About Fiona\nFiona Barker writes fiction and non-fiction picture books. She loves lyrical texts and stories with heart. \nFiona believes that a good picture book is for life\, not just for childhood. She loves talking to all ages about picture books. She is writer in residence at The Marist School in Sunninghill where she works to promote reading for pleasure and is a registered WI speaker. \nCheck out Fiona’s website: fionabarker.co.uk \nFiona on X (@Fi_BGB) \nFiona on Instagram (@fionawritesbooks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for a flight of fun activities! We’ve got a book reading\, quiz\, draw-along sessions\, and even a song dedicated to Fiona’s latest masterpiece\, “A Swift Return”. Let’s swoop in and soak up all the excitement! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on A Swift Return\, which is released 22nd February 2024. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: A Swift Return \nIllustrator: Howard Gray \nAria has her head in the clouds. Yusuf keeps his feet on the ground. But when they work together to save a bird who has lost her way\, something magical happens. When Swift loses her way on her epic migration. Aria and Yusuf come to her rescue and are inspired to think big about looking after the sky above their city. \nInspired by Fiona and Howard’s love for wildlife of all kinds and is the follow-up to Setsuko and the Song of the Sea. Howard’s beautiful illustrations evoke a strong sense of place\, strengthened by the beautiful Arabic text distilled by Maysoon AbuBlan. \nPublisher: Tiny Tree
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/fiona-barker-author-event-2024/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:J T Williams Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About J T Williams\nPassionate about history\, J.T. Williams writes to shine a light on the lives and stories of Black people in Britain. Her historical mystery series The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries is based on real-life historical figures Elizbeth Sancho and Dido Belle\, who lived in Georgian London. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, and is Winner of The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year (Breakthrough) and Winner of The Diverse Book Awards (Children’s). \nJ T Williams on Twitter (@OjiBrown73) \nJ T Williams on Instagram (@j.t.williamswrites) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAttention all bookworms! Get ready to crack open ‘The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger’ as J T Williams takes you on a thrilling journey through the tales of the intriguing real-life people that inspired her to write this page-turner. \nBut wait\, there’s more! As we explore the stories of real-life heroes\, we’ll be asking some big questions: who really gets to write history? Whose voices have been left out of the pages of time? And\, most importantly\, how can we become history detectives and unearth the secrets of our past? Get ready to put on your thinking caps\, folks! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nJ T Williams Video \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger\, part of The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries series: A thrilling middle grade mystery series\, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London\, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. \nReleased in 2022\, the book was: \nWINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD \nSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE \nWINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger \nIllustrator: Simone Douglas \nTwelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop\, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. \nAnd when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night\, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage. \nLizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder? \nA mystery-filled detective story for children\, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens. \nPublisher: Harper Collins Publishers
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/j-t-williams-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Helen Rutter Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Helen\nHelen lives in the countryside just outside Sheffield with her comedian husband\, kids and lovely dog Billy Whizz. When she is not tapping away in her writing room\, she loves walking\, playing board games and reading. \nBefore writing her first novel Helen wrote and performed her work on the stage and has even braved some stand up comedy. If you look hard you could even spot her in old episodes of Coronation Street\, Holby City and many other TV staples including adverts\, film and voice over. \nHer first novel The Boy who made Everyone Laugh was shortlisted for The Costa Children’s Book Award\, The Blue Peter Children’s Book Award and The Branford Boase Award. Reggie houser Has the Power is Helen’s fifth book. \nCheck out Helen’s website: helenrutter.com \nHelen on Twitter (@HelenRutterUK) \nHelen on Instagram (@helenrutteruk) \nHelen on Facebook (@helenrutterwriter) \nWhat to expect from the event\nTalk\, interactive mind games\, reading and Q&A. \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Reggie Houser Has the Power\, Helen’s fifth book\, released 1st February 2024. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Reggie Houser Has the Power \nReggie Houser has ADHD and struggles to make friends at school\, plus his mum and teachers seem constantly weary about his erratic\, high-energy ways. But when he sees a hypnotist perform on stage at the holiday park he visits\, Reggie becomes obsessed with learning the skills of mind control – and he discovers he has an incredible talent for it! First of all he hypnotises the dog to think he’s a frog\, then makes his headmaster cluck like a chicken in assembly in front of the whole school – but then a group of mean kids supposedly take him under their wing and make him use his hypnosis talents for bad: stealing a chocolate bar from a shop and escalating to a bigger theft. Reggie must decide to use his skills for good only and come to trust his own brain to make decisions. \npacked with brilliant jokes and one-liners to make kids roar with laughter a book to encourage empathy and kindness in young readers Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson\, Lisa Thompson and Jenny Pearson. \nPublisher: Scholastic Ltd
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/helen-rutter-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Jess French Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jess\nJess French has made a career of working with animals. She is a qualified veterinary surgeon with a first-class degree in zoology\, a naturalist and entomologist. She is the author of over twenty books for children and the presenter of hit wildlife show Minibeast Adventures with Jess. She is also a regular contributor to radio and film. Jess spent much of her childhood adventuring outdoors\, which inspired her love of nature and animals. She has worked all over the globe\, including at a gibbon rescue centre in Thailand\, a monkey sanctuary in Bolivia\, a home for orphaned kangaroos in Australia and a dog shelter in India. She currently lives in Norfolk with her family. \nCheck out Jess’s Linktree: drjessfrench \nJess on Twitter (@Zoologist_Jess) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCreative character activity – during the event your class will take part in making their own magical beast! \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain (out 18 Jan 2024)\, The first instalment in an epic new fantasy adventure series for readers of DRAGON REALM\, FIREBORN and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain \nBEFORE THERE WERE PEOPLE\, THERE WERE BEASTS . . . \nThe island of Ramoa was once luscious and populated with mighty beasts. Now though\, it is home to barren and tamed cities\, where nature is locked out and trouble is brewing. \nWhen Kayla’s beloved animal companion\, a rare winged pangron\, is stolen\, she’s determined to get him back. But to do so\, she’ll have to leave her city and journey into the wild and forbidden Beastlands. \nThere\, she meets Rustus\, an exiled young warrior\, and Alethea\, a healer desperately seeking a cure for a mysterious disease. As their quests unite them\, they’ll adventure across the lands they know so little about\, leading them to discoveries both great and terrifying. Not least that the beasts they’ve always been taught to fear might not be so terrifying after all… \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press \n \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jess-french-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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