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
First News
Learn about journalism, report-writing, media literacy & more with the First News team
Suitable for Ages
Elle McNicoll
Hear Elle talk about ‘A Kind of Spark’, writing prequels, the TV adaptation, being a neurodivergent writer & more
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Guy Bass
Watch Guy’s Ideas Dog masterclass and learn about books ‘Stitch Head’, ‘Spynosaur’ & ‘Scrap’
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11
Emma Swan
Jump on board this super interactive masterclass with West End performer Emma Swan and her Cruise Ship Kid
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Phoenix Comic Book Masterclass
Meet Phoenix comic creators Jamie Smart, Laura Ellen Anderson & James Turner
Suitable for Ages 7-11, 11+
Traci N. Todd
Discover the rich literary history and bright future of Black writing with curator Traci N. Todd
Suitable for Ages 7-11
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+
