Who likes scary monsters, wild pets and setting traps for Santa? It's Jonathan Emmett, of course! Read our interview with the original founder of Virtual Authors here: virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/25/1... and then why not book one of his fabulous virtual visits? #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview

If you want something similar for your #school or organisation, get in touch. My email address is on my website www.joshuaseigal.co.uk #EduSky

Check out Lisa's (and cat's) virtual author visits!

Who would like a magic mistake button and dreams of black labradors? It's Sue Klauber! Read our interview with her at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/17/1... and find out about her exciting real life WWII novels Zinc and Cobalt. #authorinterview #kidlit #virtualauthorvisit #worldwar2 #writingtips

Who has a 'devil cat', is a Titanic geek and used to write under a table? It's @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social! Read our interview all about Lindsey's exciting books, writing tips and brilliant virtual visits. virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/10/1... #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview #writingtips

Who made books out of cereal boxes and would love to teleport into your school? It's author-illustrator @jencarney.bsky.social! Read her interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/04/1... and then why not book a virtual visit? It's almost as good as teleportation! #virtualauthorvisit #kidlit

Who started a creative writing class and never looked back? It's the amazing Claire 'Underpants' Freedman! Read her interview with us, then why not book her for a virtual interview for your school? virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/27/1... #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview #kidlit #loveunderpants

Who turned daydreaming into a job but still dreams of a goat living in his garden? @darrensimpson44.bsky.social that's who! Read our interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/20/1... and book a virtual visit if you'd love your school to be totally inspired! #virtualauthorvisit #authorinterview

What a bargain! These will be snapped up quickly I'm sure.

Who likes asking questions, fostering dogs and getting up when he wants? All of us, of course, but most of all Cliff McNish! Read our interview with him at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/13/1... And why not book a virtual visit while you are at it? #kidlit #virtualauthorvisit #fantasy #ya

Which dynamic duo write about everything from dinosaurs to spies while chatting on Zoom? Jan Burchett and Sarah Vogler, that's who! Read our interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/10/07/1... and why not book a virtual visit too? #virtualauthorvisit #ladygracemysteries #kidlit #authorinterview

Last shout for Saturday's workshop (masterclass?) with meeee! 9+ and we will be scaring ourselves!!! #kidllituk bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/bfj...

It's #DylslexiaAwarenessWeek in Scotland this week & the rest of the UK the week after. Dylslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke are offering 20% off individual books during this time, using code DAW20. Plenty authors to choose from, but here's a selection of my books! bsky.app/profile/barr...

Woo my new CatBus prints are up! ✨Save 20% with code COSYSEASON until 6th Oct And shipping to the US is back on :3 I’m the sole earner atm so any shares are much appreciated 🥰❤️ emmareynoldsillustration.com/shop

Who writes in the attic, has a four-legged personal assistant, and would love to time travel to meet her grandparents as children? @clairehatchersmith.bsky.social, that's who! Read our interview with her at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/29/1... #kidlit #virtualauthorvisit #mystery #downsyndrome

Who always has geese in his garden and a sketchbook in his hand? It's Baby Goz author Steve Weatherill! Read our interview with him at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/18/1... #virtualauthorvisit #authorillustrator #babygoz

Would any senior schools in the West London (Richmond/Kingston/M4 corridor) be interested in a discounted KS3 author talk/workshop on Friday 3rd October on author life/creativity/world building/ futuristic and dystopian stories? Please get in touch!

I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London. Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg... Do join me and spread the word!

Who likes dinosaurs and Dickens, writes poems about his cat and promises an explosion of fun in his virtual school visits? Joshua Seigal, that's who! virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/08/1... #poet #performancepoetry #kidlit #virtualauthorvisits #schoolauthorvisits @joshuaseigal.bsky.social

Who used to keep fancy rats, invents his own board games, dreams of flying over traffic jams AND is available for #virtualauthorvisits? It's #dystopian fiction writer David Barker! virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/02/1... #authorinterview #kidlit @tinytreebooks.bsky.social @dbarker22000.bsky.social

Who has a head full of words, a pocket full of notebooks and a ukulele called Derek? It's poet James Carter! Find out all about James, his writing and his fun-packed poetry workshops in his interview at virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/27/1... #poetry #kidlit #virtualauthorvisits

Who was the class clown at school and writes surrounded by other people's dogs? It's the brilliant @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social! Read his interview and find out how to book him for virtual visits here: virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/18/1... #virtualauthorvisit #poet #poetry #performancepoetry

He does!

Lou is also available for virtual visits - at any time of the year! www.virtualauthors.co.uk

What a lovely offer!

Who has a cat called Jam and writes on a bicycle? It's the subject of our second interview, prolific author Rebecca Colby! virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/11/1...

Congratulations to Louise, who is also available for virtual visits!

In the first of a series of posts, we'll find out more about some of our wonderful authors who offer virtual visits. This week meet the brilliant Fiona Barker. virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/04/1... #virtualauthorvisit #picturebooks #nursery #keystage1 #keystage2 @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social

You'll be amazed at what these authors can do! #virtualauthorvisit www.virtualauthors.co.uk

And Catherine is available for virtual visits!

Introducing REVENGE of the CLAW, the thrilling new sequel to BADGERS ARE GO! YES, The Velvet Claw is BACK, with enough VILLAINY to strike terror into your EVERY WHISKER! WARNING! This book contains SHENANIGANS, SCANDAL, and LASHINGS of CUSTARD! So get YOUR PAWS on a copy and PRE ORDER NOW!

Don't forget to enter!

You can ask them (almost) anything, you know! #virtualauthorvisits www.virtualauthors.co.uk

And Darren is also available for virtual visits!

And Neal is available for virtual visits!

And Sarah is available for virtual visits!

#poem from my new/Sept 2025 book 'Chicken in the Kitchen', published by @troikabooks.bsky.social #poems #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #poetrylovers #PoetrySky #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #teachers #literacy @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidlit

🇺🇸 My latest picture book, MONSTER MAKEOVERS, illustrated by Rae Minos and published by Boxer Books, is out in the US today (and the UK on Thursday). 🎃 It’s Halloween-themed, so I'll wait until autumn/fall to promote it fully, but you can find out more about it at jonathanemmett.com/books/pictur...

Our authors are amazing! #virtualauthorvisits virtualauthors.co.uk

New #poem #poems #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #poetrylovers #PoetrySky #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #teachers #literacy @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidlit @troikabooks.bsky.social @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

Studying the Victorians? Karen is available for #virtualauthorvisits

We want to know, Justyn!

Check out this special offer for Joshua's virtual visits and loads of poetry fun! #virtualauthorvisits