Teachers, are you planning an author visit? Did you know that a virtual visit can connect authors, illustrators and poets to schools and groups across the globe? Visit www.virtualauthors.co.uk to find out more!

Who has two furry assistants and has flown to the moon? It's Lou Treleaven, of course! Read our interview with her and book a virtual visit! virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/06/08/1... #virtualauthorvisit #kidlit #scifi #picturebooks

10 Little Questions with Lou Treleaven

When did you start writing/drawing and why? I loved drawing pictures and I used to get my mum to write the words to describe them. As soon as I could write I took over and that was it – I was addic…

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Who travels through time and had a fiery start to her writing? Ally Sherrick, of course! Read her exclusive interview with us and book a virtual visit - who knows, maybe you'll end up travelling through time too! virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/05/18/1... #virtualauthorvisit #kidlit #historicalfiction

10 Little Questions with Ally Sherrick

When did you start writing and why? At primary school first of all, because you had to. I enjoyed writing my own poems in class, and also longer stories too. In fact, I count my first published suc…

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Who has a Moomin-inspired dog and would like to move you to tears with her voice? It's Susannah Lloyd, no less! Read our interview and find out all about her amazing virtual workshops and fantastically funny books. virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/04/16/1... #virtualauthorvisits #kidlit #badgersarego

10 Little Questions with Susannah Lloyd

When did you start writing and why? I started writing picture books when I was five, and my first chapter book at aged 11, but I sadly abandoned writing around aged 13 until 40. This was the longes…

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Who loves historical adventure, teleporting and her dog Merry? It's Barbara Henderson aka @scattyscribbler.bsky.social, of course! Find out all about her exciting writing in our interview. Plus a brilliant writing tip that also applies to parties. virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/03/17/1...

10 Little Questions with Barbara Henderson

When did you start writing and why? I had always, AWAYS wanted to be an author It took a New Year’s resolution to finally get me started in 2011. What is your favourite book that you’ve written or …

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Who can draw anything and would like to rollerskate with a tiger? It's Emily Fellah! Read her interview with us and book a fun virtual drawing workshop for your school or group! virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/02/09/1...

10 Little Questions with Emily Fellah

Photo credit: Andrew TM When did you start drawing and why? I always loved drawing as a child, particularly highly decorated cats sitting on fences! What is your favourite book that you’ve written …

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Mark #worldreadaloudday on 4 February with a #virtualauthorvisit ! We have lots of lovely authors on our site at virtualauthors.co.uk

Who has cute notebooks, a velcro cat and would like the power to zap empathy at people? It's @karenmccombie.bsky.social! Read our interview with her and find out all about her amazing books, pets and writing tips. virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/01/22/1... #virtualauthorvisits #kidlit #authorinterview

10 Little Questions with Karen McCombie

When did you start writing and why? In the ‘90s I worked at teen mag Just 17 and used to review books. I’d read great novels which inspired me to write one too, but then again, I’d also read not-so…

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Who is nutty about animals and books and writes at the bottom of her garden to the sound of trains? It's @camcauthor.bsky.social Camilla Chester, no less! Warning: cute animal pics alert! virtualauthors.co.uk/2026/01/12/1... #virtualauthorvisit #kidlit #callmelion #projectpony

10 Little Questions with Camilla Chester

When did you start writing and why? As soon as I was able to, so all my life. I use writing to explore my thoughts and help me process things that have happened or are happening. Writing has been m…

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Who would like to be a shape shifter like her book characters and adopted 2 donkeys? It's Claudia White! Read her interview with us at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/12/16/1... and find out all about her virtual author sessions and what inspires her! #virtualauthorvisits #middlegrade #kidlit

10 Little Questions with Claudia White

When did you start writing and why? I had always wanted to write but more often than not, my stories remained in my head not on paper. A daydreamer all my life, stories were never in short supply b…

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Who writes hundreds of brilliant science books with the help of two tortoises? It's the amazing Isabel Thomas! Read our interview to find out what inspires her - and then why not book a virtual visit? virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/12/08/1... #authorinterview #kidlit #sciencewriting #stem #kidlit

10 Little Questions with Isabel Thomas

When did you start writing and why? I wrote my first published book when I was 22, but I began writing and drawing long before that. I still have picture books that I wrote and illustrated at prima…

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Who used to be obsessed with badgers and would like the gift of 'light' mind control? It's @aliceharman.bsky.social! Find out more about Alice and her amazing output of fantastic nonfiction in our interview. virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/12/01/1... #authorinterview #virtualauthorvisit #nonfiction

10 Little Questions with Alice Harman

When did you start writing and why? I started writing poems when I was about six, I think, usually about nature and animals. I remember writing one called Don’t Badger the Badger because I was obse…

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UK+Ireland children's/YA authors, poets & illustrators: want more school bookings in 2026? We’re launching a free author visits directory next month. Email enquiries@schoolreadinglist.co.uk by Sun 14 Dec 2025 to be included - details in the poster below.

Who likes scary monsters, wild pets and setting traps for Santa? It's Jonathan Emmett, of course! Read our interview with the original founder of Virtual Authors here: virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/25/1... and then why not book one of his fabulous virtual visits? #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview

10 Little Questions with Jonathan Emmett

When did you start writing and why? I started writing for leisure at junior school, thanks to a teacher called Miss Morphew. Once a week the class spent an hour writing a story. All the other child…

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Check out Lisa's (and cat's) virtual author visits!

Lisa J Allen@lisajallen.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Building on the success of my author visits to local schools, I'm now pleased to be able to offer Virtual School Visits to schools anywhere! Full details on my website - link below 👇 #readingforpleasure #schoolvisits #authorvisits #MG @tinytreebooks.bsky.social #ukkidlit #kidlituk #EduSkyPrimary

Who would like a magic mistake button and dreams of black labradors? It's Sue Klauber! Read our interview with her at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/17/1... and find out about her exciting real life WWII novels Zinc and Cobalt. #authorinterview #kidlit #virtualauthorvisit #worldwar2 #writingtips

10 Little Questions with Sue Klauber

When did you start writing and why? Having dabbled for many years for fun, I started writing my first novel Zinc over ten years ago as an exciting challenge. I had had a lightbulb moment on the way…

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Who has a 'devil cat', is a Titanic geek and used to write under a table? It's @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social! Read our interview all about Lindsey's exciting books, writing tips and brilliant virtual visits. virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/10/1... #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview #writingtips

10 Little Questions with Lindsay Littleson

When did you start writing and why? I was an avid reader and wrote stories from about the age of 8. I wrote my stories while hiding under the kitchen table, as I didn’t want to share my writing wit…

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Who made books out of cereal boxes and would love to teleport into your school? It's author-illustrator @jencarney.bsky.social! Read her interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/04/1... and then why not book a virtual visit? It's almost as good as teleportation! #virtualauthorvisit #kidlit

10 Little Questions with Jen Carney

When did you start writing/drawing and why? I started writing when I was about eight years old. My stories were mostly about the adventures of my teddy bear. I hand wrote them and drew pictures to …

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Who started a creative writing class and never looked back? It's the amazing Claire 'Underpants' Freedman! Read her interview with us, then why not book her for a virtual interview for your school? virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/27/1... #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview #kidlit #loveunderpants

10 Little Questions with Claire Freedman

When did you start writing and why? I joined a creative writing group. Somehow I became an author! I still attend that very same writers group! What is your favourite book that you’ve written? Alie…

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Who turned daydreaming into a job but still dreams of a goat living in his garden? @darrensimpson44.bsky.social that's who! Read our interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/20/1... and book a virtual visit if you'd love your school to be totally inspired! #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview

10 Little Questions with Darren Simpson

Photo credit: Philip Formby When did you start writing and why? As much as I’ve always loved reading, I didn’t start writing seriously until my late twenties. I was looking for a way to get creativ…

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What a bargain! These will be snapped up quickly I'm sure.

Neal Zetter@nealzetterpoet.bsky.social · 10mo ago

#teachers: I've 6 FEE-FREE dates for London Primary School visits in autumn 2 as part of my new/13th poetry book launch. DM or email now via my website cccpworkshops.co.uk #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #PoetrySky #teachers #literacy @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidlit

Who likes asking questions, fostering dogs and getting up when he wants? All of us, of course, but most of all Cliff McNish! Read our interview with him at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/13/1... And why not book a virtual visit while you are at it? #kidlit #virtualauthorvisit #fantasy #ya

10 Little Questions with Cliff McNish

When did you start writing and why? My first novel, The Doomspell, came out in 2000. I wrote it for my daughter, Rachel, but I was lucky – it got picked up by an agent and published in 26 languages…

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Which dynamic duo write about everything from dinosaurs to spies while chatting on Zoom? Jan Burchett and Sarah Vogler, that's who! Read our interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/07/1... and why not book a virtual visit too? #virtualauthorvisit #ladygracemysteries #kidlit #authorinterview

10 Little Questions with Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler

When did you start writing and why? We’ve always loved writing and have written stories since we were in Key Stage 1. We started writing together almost by accident. We were already friends when Ja…

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Last shout for Saturday's workshop (masterclass?) with meeee! 9+ and we will be scaring ourselves!!! #kidllituk bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/bfj...

Creative Writing Masterclass with Fleur Hitchcock

A spine-tingling workshop with Fleur Hitchcock. Discover how inspiration for murder can come from the everyday, how ordinary lives can become extraordinary, and how to weave it all into your own incre...

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It's #DylslexiaAwarenessWeek in Scotland this week & the rest of the UK the week after. Dylslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke are offering 20% off individual books during this time, using code DAW20. Plenty authors to choose from, but here's a selection of my books! bsky.app/profile/barr...

Barrington Stoke@barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Today marks the beginning of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek in Scotland and we're offering 20% of all our individual books. Make sure to use the code DAW20 at checkout! Valid until 12/10/2025.

Woo my new CatBus prints are up! ✨Save 20% with code COSYSEASON until 6th Oct And shipping to the US is back on :3 I’m the sole earner atm so any shares are much appreciated 🥰❤️ emmareynoldsillustration.com/shop

Who writes in the attic, has a four-legged personal assistant, and would love to time travel to meet her grandparents as children? @clairehatchersmith.bsky.social, that's who! Read our interview with her at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/29/1... #kidlit #virtualauthorvisit #mystery #downsyndrome

10 Little Questions with Claire Hatcher-Smith

When did you start writing and why? I loved writing stories at school and I journalled all through my teens and twenties, but it wasn’t until New Year’s Day 2000 that I finally promised myself I’d …

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Who always has geese in his garden and a sketchbook in his hand? It's Baby Goz author Steve Weatherill! Read our interview with him at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/18/1... #virtualauthorvisit #authorillustrator #babygoz

10 Little Questions with Steve Weatherill

When did you start writing and drawing and why? I had always drawn since being a toddler. My mother taught me to read and write when I was about 5 and I began adding words to the pictures and they …

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Would any senior schools in the West London (Richmond/Kingston/M4 corridor) be interested in a discounted KS3 author talk/workshop on Friday 3rd October on author life/creativity/world building/ futuristic and dystopian stories? Please get in touch!

I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London. Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg... Do join me and spread the word!

Writing for children: workshop

This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and cla...

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