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
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
Sarah Coyle
Hear how Sarah plans her ‘Pick a Story’ picture books, why she includes humour, and more
Suitable for Ages 5-7, 7-11
