Author Masterclasses
Our award-winning masterclasses include in-depth conversations with children’s authors about their books. Each masterclass includes 10-12 videos, a writing challenge, an excerpt reading, a downloadable extract and a scheme of work. These videos can be watched in any order and are perfect for developing deeper understanding of texts, learning about different writing processes, and exploring authorial choices.
- Try “Poetry”
- Try “Classroom”
- Try “Age 7”
Filter through our author masterclasses
Christopher Edge
Christopher talks about his edge-of-your-seat adventures, cliff hangers, video games and more
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Phil Earle
Hear Phil Earle talk about ‘When The Sky Falls’, ‘While The Storm Rages’ and ‘The Dawn of Adonis’
Suitable for Ages 7-11, 11+
Femi Fadugba
Discover the world of physics, time travel and sci fi thrillers with Femi Fadugba
Suitable for Ages 11+
Jenny Pearson
Jenny Pearson finds inspiration from shrapnel-collecting, the pupils she’s taught, WWII photos and more
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Eve Wersocki Morris
Learn how to write dramatic gangster stories filled with mystery and intrigue!
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Hiba Noor Khan
Discover how Hiba Noor Khan took inspiration from real people, WWII events and the Partition of India
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Jenny McLachlan
Visit the Land of Roar with Jenny McLachlan and learn about writing in the 1st person, fantasy settings and more
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Matty Long
Hear how Matty uses words, illustrations, speech bubbles, humour and more to tell stories
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11
