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Author of the Week

Our Author of the Week videos can be watched in assemblies, classrooms, libraries or at home. Each video is around five minutes long and is the perfect way to introduce pupils to new authors, build a buzz around books, and develop a lifelong love for reading.

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Authors of the Week 31.10.2025

Author of the Week: Picture Book

You Got This!

An introduction by Rachael Davis
Suitable for ages 5+

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You Got This!

You Got This! celebrates the power of positive thinking and resilience, enabling kids to nurture their self-esteem and become their own biggest cheerleader!

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Author of the Week: Middle Grade Book

The Mizzy Mysteries: A Skeleton in the Closet

An introduction by Claire Hatcher-Smith
Suitable for ages 9+

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The Mizzy Mysteries

Twelve-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.

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