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Ade Adepitan introduces Cyborg Cat

Ade Adepitan is a Paralympian wheelchair basketball hero, well-known TV presenter and author of the Cyborg Cat book series.

Story time with Anna James

Anna James is the writer behind the popular Pages & Co. series all about Tilly Pages, a bookworm who is delighted when the characters from her favourite books come to life.

Ben Fogle introduces Mr Dog

Ben Fogle is a broadcaster, adventurer and co-author of the Mr Dog fiction series, where friendly Mr Dog meets and makes friends with lots of different animals.

Get creative with Robert Starling

Robert Starling is an author, illustrator and creator of the Fergal series all about a dragon! Watch a storytelling video with Robert on Fergal in a Fix and download free Fergal activities.

Meet the Dream Team with Tom Percival

Read the first chapter of A Case of the Jitters, listen to Tom read aloud the first book, Attack of the Heebie Jeebies and try out the activities.

Discover poems with Laura Mucha

Find out how Laura can help you write a poem to thank key workers.

We're on the ball with Matt Oldfield

Are you football crazy and reading mad? Author Matt Oldfield is an expert on writing books all about football and he's got some great tips to share with you.

Preserve the planet with Josh Lacey

Read Hope Jones Saves the World for free, watch an exclusive video with Josh and discover his recommended reads.

Into the tiger's den with Joan Haig

Read an interview with Joan, watch a video including some fascinating tiger facts and download a fab colouring activity!

Christmas special: Meet Madame Badobedah with Sophie Dahl

Watch an exclusive video with the author, hear Sophie give a reading and download fun activities.

Dive in with Adam Baron

Listen to the Boy Underwater audiobook for FREE, watch an exclusive video and discover Adam Baron's top three children's books.

Reimagine Pippi Longstocking with Lauren Child

Listen to the Pippi Longstocking audiobook, discover Lauren Child's top children's books and watch videos with the author.

Go on a Fowl adventure with Eoin Colfer

Watch an exclusive video from Eoin Colfer and discover his top three favourite children's books.

Grow a dragon with Andy Shepherd

Listen to the first book in The Boy Who Grew Dragons series, watch an exclusive video, check out Andy's top three children's books and download brilliant activities.

Hit the back of the net with Tom Palmer

Read Tom's book, Roy of the Rovers: Scouted, for FREE, watch an exclusive video and discover his top three children's books.

Take the wheel with David Baddiel

Watch an exclusive video about David’s stories for children and discover his top three favourite children's books.

Go on an inconvenient adventure with Jaclyn Moriarty

Read Jaclyn Moriarty's book for FREE, watch a video about her newest title, discover her favourite books and try a recipe.

Celebrate Remembrance with Bali Rai

Read two short stories, watch a creative writing video and download activities to mark Remembrance Day.

Half term special with Michael Rosen

This half term read an exclusive interview with Michael Rosen and an extract from his new book

Meet Phil Hickes and his new spooky story

Find out about Phil's inspiration for The Haunting of Aveline Jones, download activities and read two of Phil's short stories for free!

The Brilliant World of Liz Pichon

Read The Brilliant World of Tom Gates for FREE, watch a video and download activities.

Meet Alex T. Smith and Claude the extraordinary dog

Download free Claude activities.

Shhh! Do not disturb the dragons with Michelle Robinson

Watch the video and download Do Not Disturb the Dragons activities.

Author of the Week: Zoe Antoniades

Cally and Jimmy: Twins in Trouble, illustrated by Katie Kear

Discover your superpower with Greg James and Chris Smith

Watch an exclusive video, take a quiz and download activities.

Current and past authors of the week