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
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
Dominique Valente
Join Dominique Valente as she discusses the importance of voice, originality and more in her magical masterclasses
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Susannah Lloyd
Hear how Susie adds humour, anarchy and brilliant dialogue to her stories
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11
P.G. Bell
Discover how P.G. Bell uses fairytale inspirations and writes from a small perspective
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Tova Friedman
Hear about Tova’s life as one of the youngest living survivors of the Holocaust
Suitable for Ages 11+
Mel Taylor-Bessent
Mel talks about how to make writing fun, how to inject humour into stories, and how to spread festive cheer all year
Suitable for Ages 7-11
Alice Roberts
Join academic, author and broadcaster, Alice Roberts, on a thrilling Stone Age adventure ‘Wolf Road’
Suitable for Ages 7-11
