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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 24.03.2023

Author of the Week: Picture Book

Story Dog

An introduction by Jan Fearnley
Suitable for ages 5+

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Story Dog

A heartwarming and engaging story perfect for children who find it hard to read out loud.

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Author of the Week: Middle Grade Book

Where The River Takes Us

An introduction by Lesley Parr
Suitable for ages 9+

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Where the River Takes Us

From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling historical adventure set against a backdrop of the 1970s miners’ strikes, perfect for readers aged 9+

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