BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Reading Rocks - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Reading Rocks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Reading Rocks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T150000 DTSTAMP:20240917T090112Z CREATED:20240914T170325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T090112Z UID:10000069-1729173600-1729177200@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rob-Harrell.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/rob-harrell-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T143000 DTSTAMP:20240912T115601Z CREATED:20240905T200819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115601Z UID:10000068-1727271000-1727274600@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Marie-Basting.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/marie-basting-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T103000 DTSTAMP:20240912T115321Z CREATED:20240905T171243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115321Z UID:10000067-1726651800-1726655400@wherereadingrocks.com 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 URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/mel-taylor-bessent-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mel-Taylor-Bessent.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/mel-taylor-bessent-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T143000 DTSTAMP:20240621T142913Z CREATED:20240604T152825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T142913Z UID:10000064-1720099800-1720103400@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Adam-Charlotte-Guillain.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/adam-charlotte-guillain-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T103000 DTSTAMP:20240703T205551Z CREATED:20240603T085307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T205551Z UID:10000063-1720085400-1720089000@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jasbinder-Bilan.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jasbinder-bilan-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T143000 DTSTAMP:20240621T143732Z CREATED:20240617T124334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T143732Z UID:10000065-1719322200-1719325800@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Danny-Wallace-author-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/danny-wallace-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T103000 DTSTAMP:20240621T150204Z CREATED:20240506T091339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T150204Z UID:10000039-1719221400-1719225000@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nadia-Shireen.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nadia-shireen-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T103000 DTSTAMP:20240531T165946Z CREATED:20240531T165946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T165946Z UID:10000062-1717666200-1717669800@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thomas-Bernard-Lisa-Moss-profile-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/thomas-bernard-lisa-moss-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T143000 DTSTAMP:20240502T133443Z CREATED:20240502T133443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T133443Z UID:10000038-1716384600-1716388200@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kael-tudor-Author-event-featured-Image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kael-tudor-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T103000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200026Z CREATED:20240319T103211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200026Z UID:10000037-1716283800-1716287400@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Liz-Flanagan-Author-Event-featured-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/liz-flanagan-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T143000 DTSTAMP:20240318T162513Z CREATED:20240318T162513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T162513Z UID:10000036-1715607000-1715610600@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ash-Bond-Author-Event-profile-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ash-bond-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T143000 DTSTAMP:20240319T095602Z CREATED:20240318T152451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T095602Z UID:10000035-1714570200-1714573800@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Anna-Wilson-Harry-Woodgate-author-event-featured-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/anna-wilson-harry-woodgate-author-illustrator-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T103000 DTSTAMP:20240319T095139Z CREATED:20240318T143800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T095139Z UID:10000034-1714555800-1714559400@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Justin-Somper-2.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/justin-somper-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T143000 DTSTAMP:20240115T174637Z CREATED:20240115T174637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T174637Z UID:10000028-1711632600-1711636200@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ross-Montgomery-author-event-profile-image.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ross-montgomery-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T103000 DTSTAMP:20240228T182202Z CREATED:20240207T160328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T182202Z UID:10000032-1711531800-1711535400@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/fiona-barker-author-event-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T143000 DTSTAMP:20240220T190704Z CREATED:20240206T160940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T190704Z UID:10000030-1708954200-1708957800@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/J-T-Williams-author-event-profile-image.webp LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87825445383 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T103000 DTSTAMP:20240207T145424Z CREATED:20240107T120834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T145424Z UID:10000031-1708939800-1708943400@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Helen-Rutter-author-event-cover-image.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/helen-rutter-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T103000 DTSTAMP:20240117T162047Z CREATED:20240107T113046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T162047Z UID:10000026-1705570200-1705573800@wherereadingrocks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Amber-Ivatt.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jess-french-author-event-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T143000 DTSTAMP:20231022T193150Z CREATED:20230906T180503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T193150Z UID:10000023-1701091800-1701095400@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Hannah Shaw Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Hannah\nHannah Shaw is the Author and Illustrator of picture books and young fiction. Her Unipiggle series is both silly and magical. As well as drawing muddy unicorn pigs and unconventional princesses\, Hannah also illustrates books for other authors. \nCheck out Hannah’s website: hannahshawillustrator.co.uk \nHannah on Twitter (@hannahshawdraws) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on book from the Unipiggle Series Witch Emergency and Mermaid Mayhem. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the books from the Unipiggle series\, Mermain Mayhem or Witch Emergency for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nHello Reading Rockers\, looking forward to meeting you! Just to let you know what to look forward to when you come online: First of all I share a fun presentation\, I have some silly hats and props too! Then\, I perform a special (and delicious) magic trick and read a story extract to give you a taster of one of my magical stories. Finally\, we finish off with a super fun Unipiggle draw-along so make sure you have paper\, pencils and colouring things ready to go. At the end there will be chance to show me your drawings and I love to answer questions\, so get your thinking hats on- you can ask me anything! Suitable for Y1-4. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupils excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hannah-shaw-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hannah-Shaw.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hannah-shaw-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T103000 DTSTAMP:20230909T120344Z CREATED:20230905T085440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T120344Z UID:10000022-1701077400-1701081000@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Sarah Tagholm and Binny Talib Author / Illustrator event DESCRIPTION:About Sarah & Binny\nSarah\nSarah Tagholm lives with her family in Cornwall where they spend so much time in the sea it’s a wonder they haven’t grown gills. Sarah loves writing about confused animals\, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading and availability of books for all children. \nSarah’s Instagram (@sarah_tagholm) \nSarah’s Twitter (@mrstwit) \nBinny\nBinny is an award winning illustrator\, textile and surface pattern designer. Her hand-drawn and playful illustrations have secured licensing deals across major Australian and International brands. Binny has illustrated her own wallpaper collection\, textiles\, children’s toys\, fashion lines\, interior design\, books\, album covers and greeting cards. Her agency background as an Art and Creative Director\, as well as her Honors degree in Visual Communications sets her apart in the world of illustration. \nHark its me Ruby Lee\, Honour CBCA\, and short list for Prime Minister’s literary awards. \nHer recent published book include: The Bewilderbeast\, Sam Francisco \nBinny’s website: Binny Illustration and Design | binny.com.au \nBinny’s Instagram (@binnyillustration) \nBinny’s Twitter (@binnyillustration) \nFocus Book\nThe book focus for this very special event will be Sam Francisco King of the Disco. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy Sam Francisco King of the Disco for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \n\nBuy the book\nBuy Interview with a Kangaroo & Other Marsupials too for your school up to 7 days before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the book separately to your tickets as we can not process credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). We will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \n\nWhat to expect\nA reading\, a draw along and if we can get the tech to work some easy dance moves for joining in! URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sarah-tagholm-and-binny-talib-author-illustrator-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sarah-Tagholm-Binny-Talib-profile-image-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sarah-tagholm-and-binny-talib-author-illustrator-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T143000 DTSTAMP:20231022T191353Z CREATED:20230907T083532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T191353Z UID:10000025-1700141400-1700145000@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Chrissie Sains Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Chrissie\nChrissie grew up in Billericay\, Essex where she spent much of her childhood seeking adventure and finding trouble. Described by her teachers as having a ‘lively imagination’\, Chrissie always had a love of storytelling but was sometimes shy about writing her ideas down. With encouragement from her family\, Chrissie eventually mustered the courage to put her stories on paper and found fulfilment in bringing her imagination to life through writing. \nChrissie’s An Alien in the Jam Factory\, illustrated by Jenny Taylor\, has been shortlisted for the Alligator’s Mouth award and the Sheffield children’s book award and was the Toppsta Reader’s Favourite of 2021. \nChrissie is also co-author with Cara Mailey of Cara’s debut children’s novel\, I Got This\, inspired by Cara’s experiences living with achondroplasia\, which has been shortlisted for The Redbridge Book Awards. \nChrissie loves meeting young people and talking to them about their interests and aspirations. Passionate about inclusion and empathy\, Chrissie loves talking at schools and festivals\, sharing her journey from reluctant reader to author and inspiring young people to believe in themselves. \nCheck out Chrissie’s website: chrissiesains.com \nChrissie on Twitter (@crsains) \nChrissie on Instagram (@chrissie_sains) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Chrissie’s books series An Alien in the Jam Factory: An Alien in the Jam Factory\, Slugs Invade the Jam Factory and The Treasure under the Jam Factory. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the books for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nJoin Chrissie to find out all about the Alien in the Jam Factory series. Find out how the book ideas came about and join Chrissie in a crazy jam-making session followed by a draw along of Fizzbee. Then\, you can ask Chrissie any questions you like about being an author\, jam and the books. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/chrissie-sains-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Chrissie-Sains.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/chrissie-sains-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T103000 DTSTAMP:20231022T192933Z CREATED:20230904T160437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T192933Z UID:10000021-1700040600-1700044200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Lindsay Galvin Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Lindsay\nLindsay Galvin is the author of 3 middle grade adventure novels Darwin’s Dragons\, My Friend the Octopus and Call of the Titanic. She has also written five books for Harper Collins Educational\, is scriptwriter for a history podcast and is currently working on her first book for adults. \nLindsay has a degree in English Language and Literature and is fascinated by psychology\, history\, and the natural world. When she isn’t writing\, researching\, mentoring or reading\, she can be found on long shoreside dog walks with her family\, featuring the occasional sea swim. \nCheck out Lindsay’s website: lindsaygalvin.com \nLindsay on Twitter (@lindsaygalvin) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Call of the Titanic. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Call of the Titanic for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nAn interactive event featuring an introduction to the story of the Titanic rescue ship Carpathia\, which saved the Titanic survivors and is the focus of the book. Includes slides\, videos\, interactive elements\, including a quiz plus a reading. Then a run down of how a book is written\, including slides of my copyedits. I love answering questions too! \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/lindsay-galvin-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lindsay-Galvin.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/lindsay-galvin-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T143000 DTSTAMP:20231022T192757Z CREATED:20230904T071547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T192757Z UID:10000020-1699882200-1699885800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Ian Eagleton Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Ian\nAuthor Ian Eagleton is the director of The Reading Realm. He is also content creator and resource writer for various educational organisations\, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. He is the author of bestselling picture books Nen and the Lonely Fisherman and Violet’s Tempest\, as well as his debut middle grade book Glitter Boy. \nCheck out Ian’s website: thereadingrealm.co.uk \nIan on Twitter (@MrEagletonIan) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Glitter Boy. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Glitter Boy for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nJoin Ian Eagleton for a book reading\, discussion about LGBT history and a quiz. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ian-eagleton-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ian-Eagleton.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ian-eagleton-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T143000 DTSTAMP:20231022T192144Z CREATED:20230906T191332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T192144Z UID:10000024-1699450200-1699453800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Julie Sykes & Katy Riddell Author / Illustrator Event DESCRIPTION:About Julie & Katy\nJulie\nJulie is the author of over one hundred books for children. She lives in the UK and once lived on a farm with 300\,000 rainbow trout. Now\, she’s based in Cornwall with her noisy family and their white wolf – who cunningly disguises as a dog. When she’s not busy writing\, she likes baking and eating cake\, walking by the sea or flying over it on her magic carpet. She also loves to read and rarely goes anywhere without at least one book! \nJulie’s website: juliesykes.co.uk \nJulie’s Instagram (@juliesykesbooks) \nJulie’s Twitter (@juliesykesbooks) \nKaty\nKaty is an illustrator from Brighton who loves to travel and see the world! Her favourite thing to do is draw and document her thoughts and feelings. If you don’t see her drawing then you’ll find her reading a book or hiking a mountain somewhere! \nBinny’s website: Binny Illustration and Design | binny.com.au \nKaty’s Twitter (@katyriddell_illustration) \nFocus Book\nThe book focus for this event will be The Woodland Magic Series\, featuring Operation Owl and Fox Cub Rescue \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the books for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \nWhat to expect\nA brief talk on how Julie Sykes and Katy Riddell worked together on the Woodland Magic series. What the series is about. An age appropriate introduction to rewilding and how we can all help to care for and protect the environment with small rewilding projects. Create a story together using prompts from the Woodland Magic bag. Katy illustrating as we go along. Q and A to finish. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to get your pupil’s excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/julie-sykes-katy-riddell-author-illustrator-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Julie-Sykes-and-Katy-Riddell-featured-image-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/julie-sykes-katy-riddell-author-illustrator-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T103000 DTSTAMP:20231024T084013Z CREATED:20230902T161347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T084013Z UID:10000019-1699263000-1699266600@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Swapna Haddow Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Swapna\nSwapna Haddow\, who also writes as Swapna Reddy\, is the award-winning children’s author of the Dave Pigeon books and this year she was a World Book Day author with her book ‘Dave Pigeon (Bookshop Mayhem!)’. She loves writing about boisterous animals and madcap adventures and is working with Faber & Faber\, Macmillan\, Scholastic and Oxford University Press to bring stories to young readers around the world. Check out Swapna’s website: swapnahaddow.co.uk Swapna on Twitter (@swapnahaddow) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Dave Pigeon (Kittens!) \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Dave Pigeon (Kittens!) for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). We will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event\, along with any further resources. \nWhat to expect\nSwapna will introduce her brand new book ‘Dave Pigeon (Kittens!)’ in this interactive writing workshop. Hear her read from her book and learn how to create your very own story plans. There will also be a chance to ask Swapna questions and hear her top tips. Here’s the author with an introduction to get your pupil’s excited about the event. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/swapna-haddow-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Swapna-Haddow.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/swapna-haddow-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T103000 DTSTAMP:20230925T165122Z CREATED:20230831T163104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T165122Z UID:10000016-1696584600-1696588200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Naomi Jones & Rebecca Ashdown Author / Illustrator event DESCRIPTION:This event is a special event linked to Dyslexia Awareness Week . \nDyslexia Awareness Week 2023 will run 02 October – 08 October. \n \nAbout Naomi & Rebecca\nNaomi is a children’s author and a poet. Her picture books include The Perfect Fit\, One More Try\, The Odd Fish\, How to Catch a Rainbow\, How to Make a Story and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 19 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. Naomi lives with her family and their dog in Cornwall. \nNaomi’s Twitter (@NaomiJones_1) \nNaomi’s Instagram (@naomiandjamesjones) \nRebecca is an award nominated artist and author and maker of books. She is passionate about art and visual literacy and teaches workshops exploring innovative inclusive approaches to making art and telling stories. \nRebecca’s website: rebeccaashdown.me \nRebecca’s Twitter (@FamilyOfBeasts) \nRebecca’s Instagram (@familyofbeasts) \nFocus Book\nThe book focus for this very special event will be Thunderboots. \nThunderboots is an empowering story about starting school with dyslexia that celebrates everyone’s differences. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy Thunderboots for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \n\nBuy the book\nBuy Interview with a Kangaroo & Other Marsupials too for your school up to 7 days before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the book separately to your tickets as we can not process credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). We will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \n\nWhat to expect\nJoin Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown as they share their brand new book THUNDERBOOTS! You will learn how to draw Trixie\, listen to their story\, play some games\, find your inner superhero and have a chance to ask Naomi and Rebecca questions too. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/naomi-jones-rebecca-ashdown-author-illustrator-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Naomi-Jones-Rebecca-Ashdown-profile-image.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/naomi-jones-rebecca-ashdown-author-illustrator-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T143000 DTSTAMP:20230925T165002Z CREATED:20230831T183905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T165002Z UID:10000018-1696426200-1696429800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Karl Newson Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Karl\nKarl Newson is an internationally best selling\, multi-award-winning children’s book biscuit. Karl grew up in Norwich\, England\, and was inspired to write his first story when his children were small… he’s been writing stories ever since. When Karl isn’t writing he enjoys walking in the woods\, listening to music and reading stories. He lives in London\, in a wonky house filled with books\, plants\, and biscuits! \nCheck out Karl’s website: karlnewson.com \nKarl on Twitter (@karlwheel) \nKarl on Instagram (@karl_newson) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Karl’s books Snug as a Bug? and Beware the Blue Bagoo. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the books for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nThis event will include book reading\, silly songs and a draw-along. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the books to get your pupil’s excited about the event: URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/karl-newson-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Karl-Newson.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/karl-newson-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T103000 DTSTAMP:20230925T164842Z CREATED:20230831T151217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T164842Z UID:10000015-1696411800-1696415400@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Hannah Moffatt Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Hannah\nHannah has always loved two things: Writing and silliness. As a child\, you could mostly find her scribbling poems or giggling at comedies\, like Mr Bean\, on TV. \nAs a grown-up\, Hannah puts all that silliness into her stories. When she’s not writing books\, you can sometimes find her writing sensible things for businesses\, too. \nCheck out Hannah’s website: hannahmoffatt.com \nHannah on Twitter (@MissDePlume) \nHannah on Instagram (@MissDePlume) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Hannah’s books Small and Small Bites Back \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the books for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nHave you got what it takes to be a vampire dentist? \nIn this 60-minute session (including a 15-minute Q&A) I’ll: \n\nIntroduce myself and my stories.\nTest your dental knowledge with questions and facts about animal teeth.\nIntroduce the vampire dentists in Small Bites Back – asking the students what they would typically expect a vampire to be like before I do the reading.\nTalk about my approach for creating surprising characters (which is to list the things people already expect and then find a way to flip them and tell an alternative story. I’ve included a worksheet students can use to create their own surprising characters).\nHave a go at creating 3 alternative characters (a wicked witch\, a werewolf and a fairy godmother). This is partly just good fun but also a reminder to students not to judge characters or people simply based on what others have told them as it’s often wrong).\nFinish up with a Q&A.\n\nHere’s the author with an introduction to get your pupils excited about the event! URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hannah-moffatt-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hannah-Moffatt.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hannah-moffatt-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T103000 DTSTAMP:20230925T164654Z CREATED:20230831T173105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T164654Z UID:10000017-1695979800-1695983400@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Maz Evans Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Maz\nStill unsure how it happened\, Maz Evans is apparently the author of the bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT?\, VI SPY and SCARLETT FIFE series\, which have collectively sold over half a million copies to 22 countries worldwide. They have received over 30 award nominations\, including the Carnegie Medal\, Branford Boase\, Books Are My Bag\, Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Year\, Indie Children’s Book of the Year and CrimeFest Best Children’s Book. She narrates the audiobooks for the series and her acclaimed live events have featured at Hay\, Imagine\, Edinburgh\, Bath\, Cheltenham\, Bestival\, Wilderness\, CarFest and countless literary festivals and primary schools around the UK. Her debut adult novel\, OVER MY DEAD BODY will be published with Headline in August 2023. \nCheck out Maz’s website: maz.world \nMaz on Twitter (@MaryAliceEvans) \nMaz on Instagram (@mazauthor) \nMaz on Facebook (@MazEvansAuthor) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on OH MAYA GODS! \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Oh Maya Gods! by Maz Evans for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nExpect a talk by Maz about the book\, followed by a no-holds-barred URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/maz-evans-author-event-2/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Maz-Evans.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/maz-evans-author-event-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230925T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230925T103000 DTSTAMP:20230919T170624Z CREATED:20230810T192627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T170624Z UID:10000012-1695634200-1695637800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Sufiya Ahmed Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Sufiya\nSufiya Ahmed is the author of 22 published books. Before being published\, Sufiya worked in the Houses of Parliament and her talks touch upon the human rights that inspire her writing. \nSufiya on Twitter (@sufiyaahmed) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Rosie Raja Mission To Cairo and Rosie Raja Churchill’s Spy. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy either of the two books from the event for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \nWhat to expect\nJoin Sufiya as she delivers a presentation on her journey to writing\, her parliament background and an introduction to shared history. You will also be able to listen to some of the story before a Q&A session to finish. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sufiya-ahmed-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sufiya-Ahmed-featured-image.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sufiya-ahmed-author-event/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR