So this time of year is always such a busy one…and I have been having amazing fun out on the road again visiting schools. Recently, I had a fabulous time at The Royal Masonic School for Girls in Rickmansworth.I was invited to talk to all of Year 7 and Year 8 and I had a […]
Now you know me…I love to look for codes. Everywhere! You can never be sure where secret messages and hidden information might be lurking to be discovered. That’s why I was so thrilled to have such wonderful Designers and Artists working on all my books who were willing to incorporate secrets into the covers of […]
Well it’s that wonderful time of the year again when we all get to celebrate books, stories and reading! And I love it!I expect like me you are rather busy. Maybe you are planning a costume or taking part in a special event in your class, like a book quiz or a reading challenge. Lots […]
Along with lots of other authors, I have had a brilliant time working with the School Library Service in Tower Hamlets recently. Students across the area have been given the chance to write a story inspired by the title ‘A Brighter Future’. Now whether you live in Tower Hamlets or not you might like to […]
Well I had some fabulous news this week! The wonderful librarian at St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook, Northern Ireland chose me as the school’s author of the month to kick off their new year of reading! What a wonderful privilege! I am so grateful.This exciting news meant that the school put up a display about […]
A new year is full of the opportunity to break new codes and I’m having so much fun right now thinking about all the exciting codes to explore in 2023.I hope you’ve been on the look-out for secret codes. You never know where they might be hidden. In fact, you might not have realised that […]
So in my third blog post to round up my really exciting Autumn book tour, which was packed with visits to schools across the country, I thought I would show you some of the display items teachers and librarians put together.There is nothing more wonderful than seeing your books and stories brought to life in […]
So have a look at some of the lovely things the wonderful Swindon librarians put together. As we approach the end of the school year, you might find yourself with a spare moment on your hands. You might even want to have a go at making your own posters, pictures and prints to support books […]
I can’t tell you how excited I was to be invited back to Swindon this year as part of their Youth Festival of Literature. It is an incredible Festival jam-packed with authors visits, competitions, special events and book signings. The team work so hard to make sure that students right across the town of Swindon […]
As part of my Autumn Term adventures I was honoured to be asked to take part in the ‘Meet the Author’ sessions arranged by the wonderful Portsmouth School Library Service. The team of librarians were truly fabulous and spent the whole day making sure I was well looked after as I met readers at a […]