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SUMMARY:Lucy Strange Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Lucy Strange\nLucy Strange is the multi-award-winning author of Our Castle by the Sea and The Island at the Edge of Night. Her dyslexia-friendly books for Barrington Stoke include ghost story The Boy at the Window\, historical / mythical mash-up The Storm & the Minotaur and the brand-new mystery Murder on a Midsummer Night. Atmospheric and completely gripping\, Lucy’s books capture elements of classic children’s literature in a style that is engaging and accessible for today’s younger readers. \nLucy’s website: www.lucystrange.org/ \nLucy’s Instagram (@thelucystrange) \nLucy’s X (@theLucyStrange) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Lucy Strange for this very special online author event all about her brand-new mystery story Murder on a Midsummer Night!\n\nGet ready for some sneaky peeks into Lucy’s creative process and her sources of inspiration. We’ll be having fun with the mechanics of murder mysteries\, investigating suspicious goings-on\, planting clues and maybe even red-herrings! There’ll be some top tips for young writers too\, so bring your imaginations as you’ll be coming up with ideas for your very own murder mystery story!\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Murder on a Midsummer Night (9780008712792). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Murder on a Midsummer Night \nIt’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party\, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned. \nThe bumbling village policeman is baffled\, so it’s down to Eliza\, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar? \n  \nPublisher: Barrington Stoke
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/lucy-strange-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Alex Milway Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Alex Milway\nI’m a children’s author and illustrator\, best known for the Hotel Flamingo series. I live near Hastings on the south coast. \nAlex’s website: www.alexmilway.com \nAlex’s Instagram (@alexmilway) \nAlex’s X (@alexmilway) \nWhat to expect from the event\nI will mix live drawing and draw-a-longs\, reading and singing in an engaging interactive event that takes in many elements from my books. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Captain Sunshine (9781835871577). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Captain Sunshine \nt’s Bella’s first day onboard as Captain of the Sunshine! Bella was always going to follow in the same seafaring footsteps as her Aunt Bertha the walrus\, but commanding a legendary cruise ship like the Sunshine is no easy task. It’s no ordinary ship – it’s a ship bursting with animal passengers! From penguins to rhinos\, giraffes to parrots\, life is never dull on board the Sunshine. \nBella has a wonderful crew to assist her – from the weathered sea dog Mr Tatou\, to the bossy passenger liaison officer Mrs Purrpot the cat\, to Flip and Flap\, the young penguin entertainment team – but has she really got what it takes to be Captain Sunshine? \nFull steam ahead for an unforgettable animal adventure! \n  \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/alex-milway-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T103000
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Killick Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jennifer Killick\nJennifer Killick is the author of several series for middle-grade readers\, including Dread Wood\, Serial Chillers and Crater Lake. She loves visiting schools and libraries and has won multiple awards voted for by her readers. In 2024 she was an official World Book Day author. Jennifer lives in West London in a house full of animals\, craft supplies and chaos. When she isn’t writing\, Jennifer loves to walk her dogs\, bake\, paint and sew\, and watch scary movies to help her prepare for the zombie apocalypse. \nJennifer’s website: www.jenniferkillick.com \nJennifer’s Instagram (@Jennifer.killick.56) \nJennifer’s X (@jenniferkillick) \nWhat to expect from the event\nWelcome to the world of demon hunters!\n\nIn this fun session we’ll talk about the inspiration behind Demon Hunters: Soul Feeder\, including the strange things hidden in people’s houses\, and monster and demon legends from around the world.\n\nYour monster knowledge will be tested in a fun quiz and we’ll find out which demon hunting character in the book you’re most similar to. I’d also love to answer any questions you have for me.\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Demon Hunters: Soul Feeder\, (9780008741150). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Demon Hunters: Soul Feeder  \nCaiden and Sam find themselves trapped and alone in a vast warehouse with a soul-feeding demon in this hair-raising horror from bestselling and award-winning author Jennifer Killick. \nCaiden and his best friend Sam are used to coming across some pretty weird stuff while helping Caiden’s dad in his house-clearing business. But they’ve never seen anything like the grotesque mounted heads of bizarre\, other-worldly creatures they find in what was Sasha Kinski’s home. It’s clear that something awful has happened here\, and it’s not over yet … \nAlone at the company warehouse that evening\, the boys make the terrifying discovery that they have brought an uninvited evil passenger back with them from Miss Kinski’s house. \nWith their very souls in peril\, can Caiden and Sam unravel the mystery in time to save themselves …? \n  \nPublisher: Barrington Stoke
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jennifer-killick-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Andy Stanton Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Andy Stanton\nAndy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader\, a market researcher\, an NHS lackey\, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious\, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books\, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons\, books and music (even jazz). \nAndy’s X (@AndyStanton15) \nWhat to expect from the event\nIf you’re already familiar with my work\, you’ll know that my books are very silly\, very surreal and very playful. Underneath the surface\, however\, I’m incredibly serious about reading and writing\, and my events are a reflection of this. \nMy talks are energetic\, engaging and interactive\, full of jokes\, props\, silly voices and horrible\, horrible singing. At the same time\, I’m careful to smuggle some inspirational and serious stuff in there too and I aim to light a fire of enthusiasm beneath even the most reluctant reader. \nI love to improvise and work with audiences and to turn each event into a unique and special experience for all concerned. I’ve been doing this for around fifteen years now\, and have performed at hundreds of schools and festivals in the UK and beyond. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, You’re a Bad Man\, Mr Gum\, (9781405293693). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: You’re a Bad Man\, Mr Gum \nShabba me whiskers! MR GUM is 20 years old (and some). And he’s NOT happy about it. \nBut everyone else is – and this very special anniversary edition of the bestselling children’s classic is bursting out the nostrils with fun and original extras from the Mr Gum world. Including an introduction from fellow bestselling author\, Phil Earle! \n‘It’s time for action\,’ said Mr Gum to nobody in particular. ‘Nasty action.’ \nGood evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children\, animals\, fun and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog\, and a little girl called Polly. And there’s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING. \nYou’re a Bad Man\, Mr Gum! is the first book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton\, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award. \n  \nPublisher: Farshore
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/andy-stanton-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T103000
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SUMMARY:Olivia Wakeford Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Olivia Wakeford\nOlivia Wakeford is the author of My Dog and The Shadow Pony. She has worked in film and television\, been a scriptwriter\, dog-walker\, PA and more\, but her favourite job is writing novels for children. Olivia graduated with distinction from the MA in Writing for Children at Bath Spa University. She was born in Wales and now lives in London with her husband and their socially awkward Labrador\, Obi. \nOlivia’s Instagram (@Wakefordwrites) \nWhat to expect from the event\nIf you think all dogs are good dogs\, then this is the session for you! \nJoin Olivia Wakeford\, the author of My Dog and The Shadow Pony\, as she talks about her journey to publication\, the characters and settings in The Shadow Pony\, and the paw-some inspiration behind her dog characters. \nAnd finally\, test your dog knowledge with an interactive quiz! \nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on the books\, My Dog (‎ 978-0008658595) and The Shadow Pony (978-0008658625). \n  \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the books for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: My Dog \nTen-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet\, he can’t quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington\, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he’s a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs\, Rhys decides to keep Worthington secret. \nStruggling to connect with his dad in a new city\, Rhys takes comfort in Worthington. But he soon discovers that looking after a secret dog is anything but easy\, and he knows that before long he’ll have to confront his fears and find a way to tell Dad… \nBook title: The Shadow Pony \nEvan hates change\, which is a big problem because the last few years have brought a lot of it. His family is split down the middle\, and lately Grandad hasn’t been himself. But Evan can always depend on best friend Okie Dokie\, his lovable dog. \nWhen a school trip takes Evan to an old mine where Grandad used to work\, things go disastrously wrong. Grandad refuses to talk to Evan about the mine\, and especially about the poor pit ponies that worked down there in the dark. \nBut Evan is desperate to know more about Grandad’s past and if he can only find out what Grandad’s hiding\, the weird gulf between them will surely disappear. Can Evan uncover Grandad’s secrets before they are lost forever? \nPublisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/olivia-wakeford-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T103000
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SUMMARY:Harriet Howe Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Harriet Howe\nHarriet’s first word was ‘book’\, she’s loved stories ever since\, so it’s a dream come true to end up writing her own. \nHer debut picture book\, Tiger’s Last Roar (illustrated by Katie Cottle) was chosen as Booktrust’s Book of the Day as was her festive story\, The Street Where Santa Lives (illustrated by Julia Christians) which also featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Her new book\, Follow the Leader (illustrated by Ariel Landy) is a rhyming romp about bossiness\, bickering and learning to work as a team. \nWhen not writing\, Harriet works in television. But she’s happiest with a pencil in one hand\, a cup of tea in the other\, brewing up her next story. \nHarriet’s website: https://www.harriethowe.com/ \nHarriet’s instagram (@harriethowebks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nSwing\, roll and stomp along to this interactive storytelling session. \nWe’ll talk about how we create characters\, quiz you on some amazing animal facts\, and after reading our story\, Follow the Leader\, we’ll all have a go at creating some brilliant new characters of our own! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Follow the Leader (9781838919863). \n \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Follow the Leader \nMonkey\, Bear and Armadillo are melting in the jungle heat – so off they go on a wild journey to the cool\, sparkling lake. But wait!\nHow should they get there?\nWho gets to hold the map?\nAnd who should lead the way? . . .\n\nJoin three big personalities on a sun-soaked jungle adventure. Packed with map-reading mishaps\, flying fruit and swamp splats! All brought to life through Harriet Howe’s playful\, rhyming text and Ariel Landy’s expressive\, uproarious illustrations. \n  \nPublisher: Little Tiger
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/harriet-howe-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T143000
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SUMMARY:Claire Hatcher-Smith Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Claire Hatcher-Smith\nClaire has worked with children for thirty years and never met a kid she didn’t like (even the sticky ones). She believes every child has the right to be seen and heard\, even if\, especially when\, it makes other people uncomfortable. Originally from the UK\, Claire now lives surrounded by sea on Vancouver Island\, with her partner\, their son and a Korean rescue dog. \nClaire’s website: https://www.clairehatchersmith.com/ \nClaire’s instagram (@clairehatchersmith) \nWhat to expect from the event\n– An introduction to the books and Mizzy\, including a book reading. \n– Talk about empathy and being different. \n– An interactive quiz \nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on the books\, The Mizzy Mysteries: The Skeleton in the Closet (9780008645571) and The Mizzy Mysteries: The Shadow on the Wreck (9780008645601) \n  \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: The Mizzy Mysteries: The Skeleton in the Closet \nTwelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won’t let anything stand in her way ― not her reputation for tall tales\, or her embarrassing fear of escalators\, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who’ve outgrown her\, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane’s diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room\, and realises her aunt didn’t die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances\, everything changes. What’s more … someone in the family appears to have been involved. \nUnder the guise of a family-tree project for school\, and armed with a brand new set of Pipsqueak markers\, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins ― and the world. \n  \nBook title: The Mizzy Mysteries: The Shadow on the Wreck \nSpending half-term with cousins in St Jude’s-on-Sea\, Mizzy sees a spooky shadow on a wrecked old fishing boat on the shore and thinks she’s found her next mystery. But her cousins seem determined to keep her in the dark about their comings and goings to the wreck\, and she’s left alone to help their old Greek-Cypriot grandfather Papou sort out his papers. \nThen an anonymous postcard arrives for Papou\, featuring a picture of the old wreck and the words WHAT REALLY HAPPENS? Mizzy must solve the mystery of the postcard sender and prove once again that she is the best detective in town! \n  \nPublisher: Farshore
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/claire-hatcher-smith-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T103000
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SUMMARY:Clare Helen Welsh & Fiona Lumbers Author/Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Clare Helen Welsh\nClare Helen Welsh is a former primary school teacher\, now award-winning children’s writer of over 70 books. She loves silly ideas\, big feelings\, and stories that sneak in learning disguised as fun. Wee? It Wasn’t Me! illustrated by Nicola O’Byrne and published by Macmillan\, won the picture book category of the Lollies in 2023. Clare also runs the popular Books That Help resource. She lives in South-West England with her husband\, two children and a dog called Hope. \nHelen’s website: www.clarehelenwelsh.com \nClare’s instagram (@ClareHelenWelsh) \nAbout Fiona Lumbers\nFiona has drawn on anything and everything from an early age and always insisted she would be an artist when she grew up. \nFiona moved to London in 2000 to study for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. A combination of her obsession with picture books and the arrival of her first son led her down the path of illustration and she hasn’t looked back since. \nNothing makes her happier than splashing watercolours and inks and conjuring up new characters – often influenced by the exploits of her two sons. \nFiona’s instagram (@fiona_lumbers) \nWhat to expect from the event\nWhen her granddaughter is missing her old home\, Granny teaches her a secret; buds before flowers\, tadpoles before frogs\, batter before cake… changes aren’t so scary when we understand that the space between is a time for growth. \nChildren can listen to a reading of the story\, take part in a short book quiz and reflect on times of change in their lives. Bring a pencil and piece of paper to take part in a special draw-a-long! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, The Space Between\, (1839133813). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: The Space Between \nGranny has a secret: big changes aren’t so scary when we take comfort in the time it takes to embrace them. \nWhen her granddaughter is missing her old home\, Granny teaches her a secret. The flower buds aren’t quite open\, but they will be soon: they’re in the space between\, and that time is a gift to treasure. Just like the flowers will soon bloom\, in time she will feel at home. But Granny’s in the space between too . . . and she might need a little help to come out on the other side. \nPublisher: Andersenpress
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/clare-helen-welsh-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Emma Chinnery Virtual Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Emma Chinnery\nEmma Chinnery is a British illustrator and writer living in Suffolk. She is the author-illustrator of children’s picture books My Friend Andy (Little Tiger) and We Grew a Dragon (Bloomsbury). She is the illustrator of Enchanted Beach written by Esther Freud (Walker Books). Emma graduated with a Distinction in MA Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art (2021). \nEmma’s website: https://www.emmachinnery.com \nEmma’s instagram (@emmachinneryillustration) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Emma for a fun event that will get your creative juices flowing! \n– Find out about Emma and see the behind-the-scenes process of illustrating a book \n– Learn about where stories come from and brainstorm your own ideas \n– Emma will read the story \n– Draw your very own dragon with Emma and fly away into your imagination! \n– A chance to ask questions. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, We Grew a Dragon\, (978-1526687449). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: We Grew A Dragon \nTom has an amazing secret – hidden under his bed is an egg. An egg that’s cracking\, ready to hatch. An egg that contains . . . a dragon! \nWhen Tina and her mum come to stay with Tom and his dad\, Tina and Tom strike up an instant friendship. Tom shares his magical secret with Tina and soon the pair spend their days caring for their little dragon. They make her a bed from a shoebox lined with moss and leaves\, feed her tasty morsels of sausages and pizza in special midnight feasts\, climb trees together and give her lots and lots of cuddles. Soon she grows – and grows\, and grows! And as they grow their dragon\, Tina and Tom grow their own very special friendship too. \nBut then Tina’s mum decides it’s time for them to go back home. Tom and Tina’s friendship looks like it will have to come to an end. \nUnless their dragon can keep them together. . . \nPublisher: Bloomsbury
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/emma-chinnery-virtual-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T103000
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SUMMARY:Ian Eagleton Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ian Eagleton\nIan is the director of The Reading Realm. He is also a content creator and resource writer for various educational organisations\, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. Ian has taught in primary schools for 13 years and during this time has been a member of the senior management team\, a phase leader\, and literacy co-ordinator. He has an NQPSL\, which focused on improving reading. Ian has also run staff training and writing workshops for children. He especially enjoys sharing picture books\, poetry and creative writing activities with the children he teaches. He won the Polari Prize with James Mayhew for their picture book Nen and the Lonely Fisherman\, and Glitter Boy was his middle-grade debut. \nIan’s website: https://thereadingrealm.co.uk/about-me/ \nIan’s instagram (@ian.eagleton) \nWhat to expect from the event\n– Find out about Ian’s brand new book THE DAD TRAP\, in which instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other – and are forced to work together to split them up! \n– Join Ian for a ‘would you rather’ quiz inspired by one of the characters in THE DAD TRAP – expect maximum silliness! \n– Ian will talk about his journey to becoming a writer and will show classes his own diary from when he was 9 years old. \n– One of the main characters in the book loves murder mysteries – test your knowledge of famous detectives and mysteries in a fun quiz! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, The Dad Trap\, (9780702331381). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: The Dad Trap  \nWhen William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six\, they instantly dislike each other. \nWilliam is impulsive\, endlessly chatty and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable – just him and Dad\, who adopted him as a solo parent – and that’s how William likes it. \nFlorence is sullen\, cold\, and everything seems to come easily to her. She’s moved after her parents’ divorce – but she’s convinced she won’t be staying long because they’ll definitely get back together… \nBut then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of splitting up their dads… Let the sabotage commence! \nPublisher: Scholastic
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ian-eagleton-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T103000
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SUMMARY:Helen Peters Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Helen Peters\nHelen Peters is the author of the internationally bestselling Jasmine Green animal rescue series. Her books for older children include The Secret Hen House Theatre\, shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize\, Anna at War\, nominated for the Carnegie Medal\, and Evie’s Ghost\, winner of the East Sussex Children’s Book Award. \nHelen grew up on an old-fashioned farm\, where she spent much of her time reading stories and putting on plays in a tumbledown shed. When she grew up\, she wanted to continue reading stories and putting on plays\, so she spent many years working as an English and Drama teacher. She lives in London with her family and a very assertive cat. \nHelen’s website: helenpetersbooks.com \nHelen’s instagram (@farmgirlwriter) \nHelen’s twitter (@farmgirlwriter) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Helen for a fun\, interactive event. \nHear Helen’s stories of growing up on a farm and the animals who have inspired her books. Join in with an amazing Reindeer Facts Quiz and find out how Helen’s books are made\, from the first scribbles in notebooks to the final finished book. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, A Reindeer Called Joy\, (978-1839948749). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: A Reindeer Called Joy \nThe seventeenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. \nJasmine’s dad is a farmer\, and her mum is a large-animal vet\, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately\, this often means she gets into hot water herself… \nWhen Jasmine meets Joy\, an injured reindeer calf\, she falls completely in love and offers to look after her on the farm. But Christmas is coming and Joy has an important job to carry out over the festive season. Can Jasmine nurse Joy back to health in time? Or will Christmas be ruined for everyone? \nBrilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry\, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up. \nPublisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/helen-peters-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T150000
DTSTAMP:20251114T134708Z
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SUMMARY:Emma Carroll Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Emma Carroll\nI’m Emma Carroll\, author of books for anyone of any age – although you’ll probably find them in a book shop or library in the 9-12 section. \nYou’re most likely to find me hanging out in the Somerset Hills drinking tea and writing under the watchful eye of my Jack Russell terriers. \nEmma’s website: https://www.faber.co.uk/author/emma-carroll \nEmma’s instagram (@Emcarrollauthor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Emma for a fun\, interactive event. \nFind out the inspirations behind the book\, join in with a vampire quiz and meet the author’s dogs! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Dracula and Daughters\, (978-0571388769). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Dracula and Daughters \nPACKED FULL OF ATMOSPHERE AND GOTHIC DETAIL\, the first in a brand new adventure series: when three cousins discover they’re descendants of Dracula\, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company\, Dracula & Daughters! \nIn the city of Temstown\, for the first time in twenty years . . . Vampires are prowling the streets. \nThe only way to make the city safe again is by culling the undead with a stake through the heart. But vampire slayers are in dangerously short supply. \nThen three girls\, Mina\, Buffy and Bella\, discover a mindblowing secret. Could they alone have the powers to cure – not cull – vampires? \nTemstown is about to welcome its very own vampire healing company\, and their first case is perilously close to home . . . \nPublisher: Faber & Faber
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/emma-carroll-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T103000
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SUMMARY:Naomi and James Jones Author/Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Naomi and James\nNaomi and James Jones are an award winning\, husband and wife\, author and illustrator team. They love telling stories through words and pictures and their books have been translated into 21 languages. Naomi and James live in Cornwall with their two boys. \nNaomi and James’s website: naomiandjamesjones.com \nNaomi and James’s instagram (@naomiandjamesjones) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Naomi and James for a fun filled\, festive event. \nThere will be games\, a reading of the story\, a draw-a-long and a chance to ask questions too. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, The Great Christmas Tree Race\, (9780241745595). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: The Great Christmas Tree Race \nIt’s nearly Christmas\, and that can only mean one thing… it’s time to decorate the tree! \nStar and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can’t wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year\, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down? \nA fun and festive picture book that’s perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas. \nPublisher: Ladybird Books
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/naomi-and-james-jones-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T103000
DTSTAMP:20251013T100047Z
CREATED:20251003T095028Z
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SUMMARY:Chrissie Sains Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Chrissie\nChrissie Sains grew up in Billericay\, Essex\, where she spent her childhood seeking adventure and finding trouble. Described by her teachers as having a “lively imagination”\, Chrissie’s escapades include her attempted rescue of the school’s pet fish and the discovery of a dead body in a field that turned out to be two tyres under a sheet. She has swum with sharks\, scuba-dived shipwrecks and sky-dived from a plane. Chrissie has a background in marketing and events but now writes full time. She is the author of the Jam Factory series and the co-author of I Got This\, with Cara Mailey. She lives in Essex with her husband\, two bookworms and two rabbits. \nChrissie’s website: https://www.chrissiesains.com/ \nChrissie’s Twitter (@CRSains) \nChrissie’s Instagram (@chrissie_sains) \nChrissie’s Facebook (@chrissiesainsauthor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nWelcome to Beastopia\, a sanctuary for some very unusual magical creatures! \nJoin Chrissie as she introduces the world of Beastopia\, talks you through her world-building process and finally\, finds out if you have what it takes to become an Apprentice Guardian. \nTogether\, you will: \n\nStep into the world of Beastopia and meet some of its unusual magical creatures.\nDiscover how the idea for Beastopia first began (would you believe it all started with a school visit?!)\nSee how real animals and myths were transformed into magical beasts.\nTake on the challenge to prove you’re ready to be an Apprentice Guardian – test your beastly reactions\, then work together to invent a brand-new magical creature of our own.\nFor a final bit of fun\, find out which Guardian you would be from the Beastopia team\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Beastopia\, (9781529519495). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Beastopia \nStep into a world of magical creatures! Digby\, Mog and Tai must pass three challenges to become Apprentice Guardians of Beastopia in this brand-new adventure for 7+ readers. \nMagical creatures exist. You just need to know where to look… \nEverybody knows one thing about Digby Griffin. Wherever you might find him\, you’ll also find his pet mouse\, Cheddar. \nUnfortunately\, The Curse of the Tenth Birthday is about to strike. Family pets ALWAYS disappear when their owners turn ten\, and Digby is terrified of losing Cheddar. \nBut where do all these lost animals go? Digby\, along with his sister\, Mog\, and his best friend\, Tai\, are about to discover the magic of Beastopia. \nPublisher: Walker Books
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/chrissie-sains-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T103000
DTSTAMP:20250925T095222Z
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SUMMARY:Julie Sykes Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Julie Sykes\nJulie Sykes is a book loving\, mischief making\, cake eating award winning writer of over 130 books for children. The Telegraph said of Luna Grace Girl ‘The challenges of fitting in\, learning what is acceptable and what is not\, are handled in a way that will resonate with the younger readers this book is aimed at’ and of Sykes\, ‘an enviably fluent writer\, who makes every character convincing.’ When she’s not writing or reading\, Julie loves flying her magic carpet sometimes with her dogs! \nJulie Sykes on Instagram (@juliesykesbooks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nLuna Grace has arrived on earth with her Nature Scientists family and her mischievous moon cat Twizzle. Can she ever fit in yet stay true to herself? \nBook reading Exploring our feelings and how we express them. \nCreate our own hair colours to express emotion. \nCommunicating with others who don’t speak your language – Have a go at Twizzle and Luna’s made up Tail Talk Continuing with similarities and differences – create fun new names for a bug (eg Luna calls spiders leggy racers) \nA chance to ask me questions \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Luna Grace: Girl From Outer Space (978-1835870297) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Luna Grace: Girl From Outer Space \nMeet Luna Grace the girl from outer space! A delightful new series for young readers\, about being yourself and dealing with your emotions. \nLuna Grace and her family arrive on Earth at midnight. Luna is from Starbright\, a colourful planet in another galaxy\, and they have come to Earth to study its wonderful wildlife. The mission is simple – Luna and her family need to fit in with their new neighbours down on Earth. But fitting in is hard to do when your hair changes colour depending how you feel\, you can move things with your mind and you have a mischievous moon cat called Twizzle! \nPublisher:Piccadilly Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/julie-sykes-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T103000
DTSTAMP:20250717T101225Z
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SUMMARY:Emma Swan Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Emma\nEmma Swan is a writer\, actor\, award-winning comedian and frequently works in the West End with Horrible Histories. Originally from Rotherham\, Yorkshire she also has a slightly unhealthy Yorkshire tea addiction! Emma spent most of her childhood aboard cruise ships where her parents worked. She was home-schooled (or ‘ship-schooled’!) for most of her primary education and then spent every holiday aboard a cruise ship. CRUISE SHIP KID: THIEF AT SEA is Emma’s debut\, the first in a fun\, sleuthing adventure series for 7+ readers. \nNaomi’s website: https://emmaswanauthor.com/ \nEmma’s Twitter (@emmaswanauthor) \nEmma’s Instagram (@emmaswanauthor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJump on board with CRUISE SHIP KID! \nEmma Swan is a West End Actress who frequently stars in the Horrible Histories stage shows. She spent her childhood living on cruise ships. Her parents worked onboard and like Silver\, the star of her book CRUISE SHIP KID\, she was ‘ship-schooled\,’ while travelling the globe. \nIn this special event\, Emma will reveal what life was like at sea and how it felt to be a mini crew member\, in her cabin\, at the bottom of the ship. \nThere will be fun quizzes\, drama games and maybe a couple of interruptions from Silver herself! It’s shore to be a good time! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea!\, (9781835409954). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea \nJump on board with Silver\, the Cruise Ship Kid\, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress\, Emma Swan.\n\nThere’s 4 things you should know about me:\n1. I live on a cruise ship\n2. My name is Silver. Yes\, really\n3. I’ve never had a best friend my own age 🙁\n4. I’m definitely not a detective\n\nSomehow\, though\, I’m now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But\, I’ve got a plan. If I can solve the crime\, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right? \nI’ve had lots of help (interference) from the Gang\, but I won’t tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes. \nSo\, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at sea? \nPublisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/emma-swan-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T103000
DTSTAMP:20250616T100050Z
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SUMMARY:Naomi Jones & Rebecca Ashdown Author / Illustrator event
DESCRIPTION:About Naomi & Rebecca\nNaomi Jones is an award-winning children’s author whose books have been translated into 20 languages. She loves doing events and in 2025 she was shortlisted for the Ruth Rendell Aawrd for services to literacy. Naomi lives in Cornwall with her family. \nNaomi’s website: naomiandjamesjones.com \nNaomi’s Twitter (@NaomiJones_1) \nNaomi’s Instagram (@naomiandjamesjones) \nRebecca Ashdown 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 Instagram (@familyofbeasts) \n  \nWhat to expect from the event\nNaomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown’s first book Thunderboots won multiple awards and they’re excited to reunite for this interactive event based on their brand new\, second book The Hug Button. \nMatilda is excited to start school but finds it tricky to say goodbye to Mummy at the school gates. If only there was a way they could send each other hugs all day long? \n– Join the event to listen to this new story being read. \n– During the draw-a-long you’ll learn how to draw Matilda. \n– Discover why hugs are so good for us and learn about the inspiration for The Hug Button. \n– There will also be a chance to ask Naomi and Rebecca any questions you might have. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, The Hug Button\, (9780192794826). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: The Hug Button \nIt’s Matilda’s first day at The Meadows and she’s very excited. But when Mummy goes to say goodbye\, Matilda isn’t happy. She doesn’t want Mummy to go.\nThe next day\, Mummy has a helpful suggestion. She draws two hug buttons-one on Matilda’s wrist and one on her own. Then\, when Matilda wants a hug\, or wants to give one\, she can press the hug button and know that Mummy is thinking about her too. \nFrom the award-winning duo\, Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown\, comes a warm embrace of a book about learning to cope with separation. \nPublisher: Oxford University Press \n \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/naomi-jones-rebecca-ashdown-author-illustrator-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T103000
DTSTAMP:20250514T103144Z
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SUMMARY:Sophy Henn Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Sophy Henn\nSophy Henn is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator with an MA in Illustration from the University of Brighton. She is the creator of the much-loved Pizazz series\, Bad Nana series\, the Pom Pom series\, the Ted board book series\, the non-fiction Lifesize series and her latest comic series – Happy Hills. Her books are published throughout the world. \nSophy Henn on Instagram (@sophyhenn) \nSophy Henn on X (@sophyhenn) \nWhat to expect from the event\nEnjoy a fun-packed story time with award-winning author and illustrator Sophy Henn and celebrate all the things you LOVE.  \nThen learn how to draw brilliant expressions on your very own ghost illustrations! \n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book\, I Hate Everything (978-1398526792) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: I Hate Everything \nHave you ever had a day when you just hate EVERYTHING?\nYou have?\nWell\, what if you had a friend who helped you to work out that rather than hating everything\, you LOVED everything instead? \nSounds good\, right? Well\, THIS book is THAT friend so you might want to read on! \nPublisher:Simon & Schuster
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sophy-henn-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Killick Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jennifer Killick\nJennifer Killick is the author of several series for middle-grade readers\, including Dread Wood and Crater Lake. She loves visiting schools and libraries and has won multiple awards voted for by her readers. In 2024 she was an official World Book Day author. Jennifer lives in West London in a house full of animals\, craft supplies and chaos. When she isn’t writing Jennifer loves to bake\, paint and sew\, and watch scary movies to help her prepare for the zombie apocalypse. \nJennifer Killick on Instagram (@jennifer.killick.56) \nJennifer Killick on X (@JenniferKillick) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Jennifer Killick for a fun\, interactive virtual author event. Students will have the opportunity to delve into the world of her stories\, participate in a lively quiz and engage in interactive games designed to spark creativity. \n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the thrilling book\, Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods (978-0008720506) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods \nWelcome to Hazard. An ordinary town where strangeness is a way of life. A town where sink holes appear with no warning\, where people go missing way too often and where things really DO go bump in the night … \nTo Travis and his classmates\, Hazard is home. But when they’re set a school project to investigate the history of the town\, they soon realise that something strange and alien lies beneath Hazard. What can they learn from their investigations into the mysterious witch in the woods? And – if the witch really does exist – will they make it home to tell the tale …? \nPublisher: Farshore Books
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jennifer-killick-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Tor Freeman Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Tor Freeman\nTor Freeman was born and grew up in London and California. She is an author and illustrator\, published in the UK and worldwide\, and had two ongoing strips in the weekly comic The Phoenix. Her books include Ten Fat Sausages by Michelle Robinson and The Book that No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade. She has been awarded the Sendak Fellowship\, and won the Observer/Cape/Comica graphic short story prize. While finding her feet as an illustrator Tor had other jobs\, including being a medical secretary for five years\, teaching art in a primary and secondary school and guest lecturing on the Southampton Illustration BA. Tor lives and works in London. She has many hobbies including sewing\, ceramics\, making comics and trying to read all of Stephen King’s books\, and spends a lot of her spare time walking her dog Rusty.\n\n\nTor Freeman on Instagram (@tormalore) \nTor Freeman Website \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Tor Freeman for an engaging and interactive virtual author event! This exciting session will include a captivating book reading\, followed by a doodle-tastic draw-along guided by Tor\, where children can participate and unleash their creativity. \n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the hilarious graphic novel\, Boss of the Underworld:Shirley vs the Green Menace (9781444976397). \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Boss of the Underworld:Shirley vs the Green Menace \nJoin Shirley and her giant cockroach friend\, George\, on a strange adventure through the Underworld. Will they triumph over scary foes\, resist eating delicious things in the forest\, navigate the Bog of Intense Emotions\, and find their way into the dark sewers to confront the Green Menace?? \nThere are many ways into the Underworld… but only one way out! \nPublisher: Hachette Children’s Group
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/tor-freeman-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T103000
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SUMMARY:Eve Wersocki-Morris Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Eve Wersocki-Morris\nEve Wersocki Morris is an award-nominated and bestselling children’s author and has been making up stories her whole life. Despite being diagnosed with dyslexia aged 12\, nothing could stop her literary ambitions and she wrote her first full novel aged 13. Her debut The Bird Singer (2022) was inspired by her Polish heritage and was a Sunday Times Book of the Week and nominated for the prestigious Branford Boase Award. Her second book The Wildstorm Curse was an Independent Bookshops Bestseller and has been selected as part of The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2024. Eve has appeared in numerous book festivals including Bath Children’s Book Festival\, Barnes Children’s Literature Festival and Wigtown Book Festival. Eve has volunteered with Coram Beanstalk Literacy Charity as a reading helper; and has written for numerous publications including BookTrust\, Stylist and Times Literature Supplement. She was recently the chair judge for Wimbledon BookFest’s Junior Young Writer’s Competition 2024. She lives in London. \nEve Wersocki-Morris on Instagram (@eve_wersocki) \nEve Wersocki-Morris on X (@MzEvieMo) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Eve Wersocki-Morris for an inspirational\, fun and interactive event about storytelling\, jewel thieves and never giving up on your dreams. Eve was diagnosed with dyslexia aged 12 but has never let that stop her ambition to become a published author. \nHer new book Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed is a comedy-adventure set in the 1950s about twelve-year-old ‘tough as nails’ Clem Fatale\, daughter of a famous jewel thief and leader of the Spider gang – get ready for a fast and funny adventure full of crooked criminals\, high-speed taxi chases\, glamorous dance halls\, no-good coppers\, mysterious clues and jolly smashing fry-up breakfasts! \nLearn where an author gets their ideas; how stories become books; and students will have a chance to WRITE and DRAW their own story ideas. Celebrate stories and discover that anyone can be an author. \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the brilliant comedy-adventure book Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed‎ (978-1788957502) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed‎ \nLondon\, 1951: Clem Fatale\, the youngest crook in the city\, is on a mission to find her dad. Jimmy Fatale\, notorious jewel thief and leader of the Spider Gang\, has gone missing and with him the greatest prize in London: the Fool’s Canary. \nAlong with her prisoner and/or sidekick Gilbert (depends who you’re asking)\, Clem sets off on a rip-roaring chase through the London underworld. Racing through dodgy dives\, glamorous nightclubs\, greasy spoons and secret alleyways\, Clem and Gilbert are soon pursued by a host of friends and foes. \nWill Clem find her father in time? Or will the most sinister villain this side of the river put a stop to all her plans? \nPublisher: Little Tiger Press Group
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/eve-wersocki-morris-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T103000
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SUMMARY:Polly Faber Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Polly Faber\nI live in London with a husband\, two almost grown up sons\, two cats called Alan and Babs and (currently) a pond full of tadpoles. I’ve written all sorts of different books – both fiction and non fiction. When I was small I used to be quite scared of the noise that the bin lorry made when it came early in the morning . \nPolly Faber on Instagram (@pollyfaber) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Polly Faber for an inspirational\, fun and interactive event including a book reading\, a Q and A session and ideas for follow up classroom activities – eg junk modelling or designing rubbish solutions of the future. \nHere’s an introduction from Polly to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the picture book Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away\, (978-1839949494) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away \nA fun\, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish – perfect for children aged 3-6. \nFrom Holly’s lorry to Stan’s metal-can machine\, discover all the busy people\, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish – and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day! \nWith stylish\, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber\, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people\, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper\, glass\, plastic\, food and more. \n\nBonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce\, reuse and recycle\nFact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates\, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of Northampton\nThe ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educate\nPrinted using vegetable inks and high-quality\, sustainable paper\n\nPublisher: Nosy Crow
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/polly-faber-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T143000
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SUMMARY:Jacob North Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jacob North\nJacob North was born in the South of England and grew up with a longing for magical adventures that centred around LGBT+ characters. Struggling to find them on the bookshop shelves\, he decided to write one himself. \nWhen he’s not learning the Dutch language or holding out for a snowy winter\, he’s crafting whimsical worlds with characters who happen to be diverse. Ice Apprentices is his debut novel. \nJacob North on Instagram (@jacobnorthauthor)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nWelcome to Corridor\, the wintry home of the Ice Apprentices. \nIn this session Jacob North will introduce you to the magic you will learn and monsters you might encounter if you became an Ice Apprentice. \nHave a go at the skills test and see if you have what it takes to succeed! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the thrilling adventure book Ice Apprentices (‎ 978-1398533936) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Ice Apprentices \nTundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray\, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So\, when he’s summoned to the school for ice apprentices\, he sets out to prove his worth. \nBut all isn’t as it seems in this enchanted place. When the beasts begin to strike\, Oswin has to risk everything he holds dear. Can he look deep within himself to find the strength to prove that he belongs? \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jacob-north-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T103000
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SUMMARY:Hugh Raine Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Hugh Raine\nHugh Raine has two heads. Yes\, two! He has one for writing and another one for illustrating! When he has his writing head on\, he looks really sophisticated in a tweed jacket and rollneck jumper\, walking through the West Yorkshire countryside while thinking up humorous stories about rampaging yetis and frolicking flamingos! \nWhen he has his illustrating head on\, he sits hunched at his desk\, surrounded by hot chilli plants and tiki cups\, with crumbs all down his jumper and messy hair as he draws another fart cloud or makes a pop-up Disney card. But when he puts those heads together\, he creates very silly stories for brilliant comics like the Beano! \nHugh Raine on Instagram (@hugh_raine)  \nHugh Raine on X (@hugh_raine) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCreate A Comic workshop with Hugh Raine\, creator of Beano’s Betty & the Yeti! \nJoin Hugh Raine for an interactive\, fun event where there will be live drawing galore and you’ll learn the secrets of comic book creation\, including Beano’s iconic Betty & the Yeti\, take part in a Yeti drawalong\, and have the chance to create a comic strip! \nWhat to expect: \n– An intro from Hugh about the Betty & the Yeti comic strip and the secrets of comic creation at the Beano \n– Live drawing! Using a flip chart\, the audience will contribute ideas to create a Betty & the Yeti comic strip \n– These ideas will be distilled into 4 or 5 cartoon strip panels and live drawn by Hugh \n– Time allowing\, there will be a Yeti draw-along where children will be able to have a go at comic creation themselves \n– Q&A with Hugh and book signing \nHere’s an introduction from Hugh to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the brilliantly funny book Betty & the Yeti: Friends at First Fart (‎ 978-0008720926) \n \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Betty & the Yeti: Friends at First Fart  \nMake a new friend at first fart in the funniest\, messiest and smelliest new graphic novel series! \nBetty and the Yeti are the best of friends\, but Yeti is\, well … a yeti\, and Betty isn’t supposed to have a yeti living in her room – not that she’s asked! What the groan-ups don’t know won’t hurt them\, right? Well\, just their house\, their garden and their bank accounts! But shh! You wouldn’t tell them about Yeti\, would you? \nJoin Betty and Yeti as they get to grips with being roommates and Yeti learns how to act like a human to blend in. Will it end in disaster or will they become friends at first fart? Find out in this epic new comic book series\, which includes awesome activities for you to complete as you go. \nPublisher: Farshore
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hugh-raine-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T143000
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SUMMARY:Eric Huang Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Eric Huang\nEric Huang grew up in Los Angeles. He’s always loved science fiction and fantasy. When he studied palaeontology at university he had dreams of discovering dinosaurs\, real-life dragons! Field work didn’t live up to his Jurassic Park dreams though\, so he spent a year doing odd jobs\, including giving tram tours at Universal Studios\, before landing a temp job as a secretary at Disney Publishing. The temporary position turned into a career in publishing spanning three decades and three continents! He was an editor at Penguin Australia\, one of the children’s publishers at Penguin UK\, and helped launch LEGO Books. Today Eric is an author\, podcaster\, and a lecturer on the Masters in Publishing programme at City St George’s\, University of London. \nEric Huang on Instagram (@Erichuangbooks)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nMeet the magical creatures and unpredictable gods and goddesses from East Asian legends through the adventures of a fiery nine-tailed fox named Ming and an introverted temple cat called Miaow: \n* Learn about The Great Race legend and the Lunar New Year. \n* Discover your lunar animal\, their magical abilities\, and the qualities that make you and your animal unique. \n* Create a magical adventure around your animal based on East Asian legends. \nHere’s an introduction from Eric to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on two Guardians of the New Moon titles: Ming and Miaow’s Great Race (9781788957373) and The Year of the Rat (9781788957380) \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Guardians of the New Moon: Ming and Miaow’s Great Race \nAll Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful\, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race\, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering – and worse\, socialising! \nSpirited and fiery\, shapeshifter Ming is Miaow’s polar opposite\, and she’s determined to make him her new best friend. But she hadn’t counted on Miaow making other friends too. As the race heats up\, things start to unravel… Can the pair (and their friendship) make it to the finish line? \nBook title: Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat \nFresh off the excitement of the Great Race\, Ming and Miaow are officially Guardians of the New Moon and eager for more adventure! Their first mission: to take race-winner Su home and help her prepare for the inaugural Year of the Rat.? \nMing is keen to get started\, but Miaow finds himself distracted. Things are tense with Su since the rat tricked Miaow during the Race\, and the two just can’t seem to be in the same room without causing chaos. It gets even messier when their squabbling catches the attention of a furious sea goddess\, who is determined to teach Miaow and Su a lesson. Can the longtime frenemies learn to work together\, or is the Year of the Rat doomed to disaster? \nPublisher: Little Tiger
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/eric-huang-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T200000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Energy To Picture Books With Sarah Tagholm & Laurie Stansfield
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nReading Rocks are pleased to announce an exclusive FREE* online picture book writing and illustration workshop to anyone purchasing Sarah Tagholm & Laurie Stansfield’s new book: Brenda’s Revenge. \nJoin Sarah Tagholm\, a celebrated children’s picture book author\, and Laurie Stansfield\, a talented picture book illustrator\, in this dynamic workshop exploring the art of creating picture books brimming with energy! \nThis interactive session is designed for aspiring authors\, illustrators\, and picture book enthusiasts who want to learn how to inject energy into their work\, bringing characters and stories to life. \n*Free with the purchase of the book. \nAbout the event\nIn this engaging workshop\, Sarah Tagholm\, picture book author\, and Laurie Stansfield\, illustrator\, will guide participants through the process of creating energetic picture books. From discussing the importance of energy in storytelling to exploring how illustrations bring that energy to life\, Sarah and Laurie will share their creative insights and hands-on techniques. Participants will engage in both writing and drawing exercises designed to inject vitality into their own picture book projects\, with plenty of opportunity for questions and expert advice. \nWhether you’re an aspiring author\, illustrator\, or simply passionate about picture books\, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from two industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get creative\, gain expert tips\, and take your picture book projects to the next level! \nOrder your copy of Brenda’s Revenge to register now! (books will be shipped for publication date: 13th March). \nTo access this invaluable training\, simply purchase your copy of Brenda’s Revenge\, for £7.99 plus £1.99 P&P by selecting the number of copies required as event tickets (for example\, if you want two copies\, order two tickets). \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Brenda’s Revenge\, written by Sarah and illustrated by Laurie\, which is released 13th March 2025\, two days after the workshop. \n \nAbout the book\nBecause she’s a cat\, Brenda needs help with things like getting dressed\, table manners and trampolining! \nBrenda is just a cat\, so she isn’t good at hairstyles or getting dressed or good table manners… and her handwriting is terrible! Luckily she has one loving owner who is going to help her. Will the little girl who owns Brenda’s ever learn that it isn’t nice to make someone do something they don’t want to? Maybe her new neighbour can help… \nAbout Sarah\nSarah Tagholm is a children’s author who loves writing about confused animals\, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading\, libraries and availability of books for all children. Sarah lives with her husband and son in Cornwall\, where they spend so much time in the sea it’s a wonder they haven’t grown gills! \nSarah on X (@mrstwit) \nSarah on Instagram (@sarah_tagholm) \nSarah on Facebook (@sarah.tagholm) \nAbout Laurie\nLaurie is a children’s books illustrator living in Bristol\, UK. She’s worked as a freelance illustrator since 2010 and stepped into publishing after an epic trip to Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2018\, when she joined Pickled Ink agency and secured her first book deal with Ladybird Books. Her work has been published by Rocket Bird Books\, Andersen Press\, Random House US and Ladybird Books\, amongst others. Laurie’s images are energetic and humorous with characters that are relatable. Laurie has also lectured on BA illustration course at University of the West of England and the University of Gloucestershire. \nLaurie’s website pickledink.com/laurie-stansfield \nLaurie on Instagram (@laurie.stansfield)
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/bringing-energy-to-picture-books-with-sarah-tagholm-laurie-stansfield/
CATEGORIES:Virtual workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T103000
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SUMMARY:Alex Atkinson Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Alex Atkinson\nAlex Atkinson loves a ghost story with a sense of humour. She blames a childhood spent playing murder-in-the-dark and listening to her dad’s blood-curdling bedtime stories. \nHer debut novel\, Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman is the first in a spooky new series. It was Blackwell’s Book of the Month in October 2024. She hopes you’ll have a screamingly good time reading it. \nAlex Atkinson on Instagram (@alexatkinsonstories)  \nAlex Atkinson on X (@alatkinson) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Alex for an event investigating story inspiration and the world of the Spooksmiths. \n• Uncover creepy facts about the Victorians that inspired the character of the Cinderman. \n• Test your wits by solving dastardly riddles and take the truly diabolical Strange Things quiz. \n• Put together your own ghost and zombie survival kit list. \n• Be inspired to create your own stories. \nHere’s an introduction from Alex to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the first book of the spooky new series\, Spooksmiths Investigate The Cinderman (‎978-1835400937) \n \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Spooksmiths Investigate The Cinderman \nIndigo and Rusty might live in a funeral parlour\, but they don’t believe in ghosts. That is\, until Indigo drops an old urn\, accidentally releasing the Cinderman: a terrifying ash monster\, who will smother their town in ashes and turn everyone into zombies\, unless they can stop him by sunset. \nUsing their newly awakened Spooksmith skills\, Indigo and Rusty set out to enlist the help of other ghosts. But can the Blasted Banshee and Chuckles the Phantom Toddler really help them find the Cinderman’s true name and put him in his grave for good before Ashmageddon strikes? \nPublisher: Usborne Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/alex-atkinson-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Nicola Kent Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Nicola Kent\nNicola Kent is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. She won the Independent Booksellers’ Best New Illustrator Award (2019) and has been shortlisted in both the World Illustration Awards and the Teach Primary Book Awards. She lives in London with her partner\, two children\, a cat and a dog\, and a very untidy desk. \nNicola Kent on Instagram (@nicolakent)  \nNicola Kent on X (@nicolakkent) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Nicola Kent for a fun and engaging reading\, draw along and Q&A. \nNicola introduces children to concepts of measurement by combining amazing facts about the human body with familiar everyday objects. \nThe children will each have the chance to draw and measure themselves to find out ‘how many hands tall they are!’ \nNicola will read from Measuring Me and the children will be able to ask questions. \nHere’s an introduction from Nicola to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book Measuring Me! (‎ 978-1838917012) \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Measuring Me! \nFrom finding out how tall you are in food tins to how much electricity your body can generate\, Measuring Me includes plenty of relatable and exciting ways to explore the concepts of measuring. \nBright and lively artwork by Nicola Kent presents the topic of measuring in an exciting and personal way\, encouraging little learners to engage in this important concept. Includes a pull-out height chart! \nDiscover more about the human body in this book that is all about YOU! \nPublisher: Little Tiger
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nicola-kent-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Ben Sanders Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ben Sanders\nBen Sanders hasn’t stopped drawing since he was a kid. Decades later he still draws . . . and he’s still a kid. Ben lived in the High Andes of Bolivia for several years but his studio can now be found somewhere in Australia. He really dislikes beetroot\, so please don’t offer him any. \nWebsite: www.littletiger.co.uk/author-illustrator/ben-sanders \nBen Sanders on Instagram (@ben.sanders.illustrator)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin author & illustrator Ben Sanders and become a Secret Agent as he brings Agent Harrier to life with a reading\, draw along and craft activity. \nLearn how to draw Agent Harrier’s Spy Car and make and crack codes with a Cypher Wheel. \nWith a chance to go behind the scenes with a studio tour and a Q&A to learn about all the gadgets used to make the Agent Harrier graphic novel series. \nHere’s an introduction from Hugh to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on the Agent Harrier series\, This Book Will Self Destruct (9781801046107) and You Only Spy Twice (9781801046633). \n \n  \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Agent Harrier: This Book Will Self Destruct \nThis book will explode in 5 minutes. NO TIME TO LOSE! Agent Harrier must follow the red wire and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Will our canine spy extraordinaire save everyone from being blasted to smithereens? And just WHO planted the wretched bomb in the first place?! Be careful not to bark up the wrong tree\, Harrier – it looks like something very fishy could be *ahem* apaw . . . \nBook title: Agent Harrier: You Only Spy Twice \nAgent Harrier must discover the identity of a top-secret file-stealing traitor in the BARK intelligence agency. But something’s happening to the book itself . . . whole pages are repeating\, and there’s an ink-deleting weapon threating to wipe everything out! What’s going on? And will Agent Harrier sniff out the rat before he’s TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY ERASED? \nPublisher: Little Tiger
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ben-sanders-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Simon Philip & Neil Clark Author/Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Simon Philip\nSimon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University\, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children’s books\, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don’t Know What to Call my Cat\, You Must Bring a Hat\, and the I Really Want series: I Really Want the Cake (2017) shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, I Really Want to Win (2019)\, I Really Want to Shout (2020) and I Really Want to Share (2022). \nWebsite: www.simon-philip.com  \nSimon Philip on Instagram (@siphilipstories)  \nSimon Philip on Facebook (@siphilipstories) \nAbout Neil Clark\nNeil is a music-loving\, star-gazing illustrator and author. His rural upbringing\, in the Yorkshire Wolds\, fuelled a playful imagination and a love of storytelling. This\, combined with a degree in Illustration & Animation\, led to a successful career in design. After years of creating products for clients around the globe\, Neil has found his happy place\, writing and illustrating children’s books. \nWebsite: www.iamneilclark.com \nNeil Clark on Instagram (@neilclarkillustration)  \nNeil Clark on Facebook (@IamNeilClark) \nWhat to expect from the event\nSquare used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners\, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward\, bumpy ride. Until one day\, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. \nDiscover how the dynamic author/illustrator duo\, Simon Philip and Neil Clark worked together to make The Circular Square. \nUncover the skills you need to ride the highs and lows and become an author or illustrator yourself \nCreate your own characters\, as Neil Clark shows you how to draw your own characters from The Circular Squar \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book The Circular Square\, (9781800785052) \n\n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: The Circular Square \nSquare used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners\, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward\, bumpy ride. Until one day\, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. Instead he pledged to see the positives – like the cooling breeze on summer days\, a friend’s smile and the taste of homemade lemonade. And while Square still got bashed and bruised\, he didn’t seem to mind so much. \nThen\, unnoticed at first\, Square slowly got rounder and rounder everyday. . . \nThis heartening story is a beautiful\, accessible metaphor that shows how our experiences contribute to who we are\, and how even though life can be difficult\, there is always good to be found. \nPublisher: Templar Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/simon-philip-neil-clark-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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