Category: Author Interviews – Kids
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Interview With Sarah Surgey
Sarah Surgey is a local children’s author who specialises in writing books that inspire growth and understanding. Sarah’s book are available in 16 different languages and are used in collaboration with agencies including UNICEF. Space. This is a luxury in such busy times but I really need space to clear my mind and focus. Reading…
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Festive Interview With Chris Vick
We’ve collated a fabulous series of festive author interviews this year. We asked local author Chris Vick about festive traditions and recommended reads! Photo credit: Red Forge Studios Not surprisingly, lots of books! I’m very keen to get into the Frances Hardinge books I haven’t yet read. And maybe some new boots too, I get…
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Interview With Emma Perry
Hello! I’m Emma Perry. Even way back then in the dark ages I adored books. Sure I chewed the odd one (and there was that one time with the crayon), but we’ll just put that down to untapped creativity. You’ll be happy to know I do less book chewing now and much, much more book…
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Interview With Emma Carroll
When Emma isn’t writing books, she’s reading them. Emma used to teach English in a secondary school but is now a full time writer. Emma says ‘It’s my absolute dream-come-true job! Emma has published over 13 books and this number continues to grow. I’ve always wanted to be an author, and always been in love…
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Interview With Elizabeth Jade
Elizabeth stumbled into writing at the age of fourteen and quickly found her story ideas pouring out. Elizabeth’s personal experience as a young author with the challenges of autism, depression and anxiety, along with her writing theme of acceptance and overcoming obstacles, have led to her having a junior school class named after her. I…
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Interview with Jasbinder Bilan
According to family stories, Jasbinder was born in a stable in the foothills of the Himalayas. Until she was a year and a half, she lived on a farm inhabited by a grumpy camel and a monkey called Oma. When she was one-and-a-half, Jasbinder and her family moved from India to Nottingham, England. Jasbinder graduated…
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Festive Interview With Elen Caldecott
Bristol based author Elen Caldecott answers our questions! These days my family know that the only gift I really want are book tokens. So, come January, I’m spoiled when it comes to reading! This year, I’ll be seeking out Malorie Blackman’s memoir, ‘Just Sayin’’. I also want to read Louisa Reid’s ‘Activist’ as I love…
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Interview With David Solomons
David’s first novel for children, My Brother is a Superhero, won the Waterstones Children’s Prize 2016 and the British Book Industry Award’s Children’s Book of the Year 2016. My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord is the second book in the series. Rights in the books have to date been sold to 15 territories, all…
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Interview With Damaris Young
Damaris Young is the author of The Switching Hour and The Creature Keeper, which are both aimed at 9+ readers. Damaris loves writing edge-of-your-seat adventures that have an environmental message, with brave characters, strong friendships and extraordinary animals.Damaris completed an MA at Bath Spa University in Writing for Young People. She lives in Bristol, UK.…