Liven up your schooltime or library with an event with a Piccadilly author!

'It's fantastic to see how  visits from authors can have a powerful effect upon young people and how they think about books and stories.  Once they have made a connection with a book and its writer there is obviously a greater enjoyment of their reading experience. ' – Julie Hird, Rotherham Library



Please call our Publicity department for more information or to book on 020 7729 6359 or
email: books@piccadillypress.co.uk

Click here to see our where our authors are appearing soon.

Tracy runs very popular school workshops that can be adapted according to need. Her focus is on showing how fun creative writing can be, and features a very special, intriguing box of props!

Click here to see Tracy's current events.

Ever fancied writing your own mystery? Ever wondered how to set up an intriguing puzzle for a reader to solve? Simon Cheshire shows you how in his popular Crime Writing workshop, guiding you through writing a story of your very own.

Simon is also planning a book tour for June 2010, so get in touch if you would like him to visit your school, library or bookshop.

The Spellbound Hotel draws the reader into a fantastic world, and Tom will captivate audiences talking about writing, and giving advice on creating new worlds in writing. A baker by day, his events sometimes feature cakes too!

Click here to see Tom's current events.

Ciaran is an experienced workshop leader and storyteller, and uses improvised comedy techniques to make his workshops fun, interactive affairs which get children up on their feet and the room filled with laughter and creativity.

He's happy to come up with new ideas or do a session on How to Come Up With a Story - the Fun Way!, How to Write a Story, or a Dinopants Q&A.

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Jane's script-writing background and television and theatre experience means her books are action-packed and fast paced. She is a friendly and brilliant speaker and will liven up any event.

She is happy to talk about her experience in script-writing and television directing, as well as book writing, do readings, signings and can also offer a workshop on how to find a story to write and build it up with real punch!

"Jane's visit to us at Langley Park Boys' School was an unqualified success. Our boys were inspired not only by readings from the excellent Hattori Hachi novel but by Jane's passion for writing and creativity. The library was buzzing with excitement and English classes have been energised and enthused ever since the visit. 
The Sixth Form Creative Writing Club were immensely grateful for Jane's practical advice and motivating words. I would recommend a visit to any school looking to enliven their English students."

A teacher herself, Lynda knows how to engage a school class! She has put together a fun workshop featuring creative writing and dance, suitable for KS1 and KS2 levels.

Sheridan Winn is an experienced speaker who will enthrall audiences of all ages. Her school talks are fun and well-received, featuring readings, inspiring stories and tips on how to write.

Click here to see Sheridan's current events.


Author Events
(For public events, please contact the venue for further details)

Date
Event
Location

T.M. Alexander
March 4th
Writing workshop and signing
St John's School, Sidmouth
March 10th Writing workshop and signing Finton House School, London
March 10th
Reading and Q&A session
London YLG
March 29th
March 31st
School writing workshop
Elmlea Junior School, Westbury-On-Trym
10/11th April
Celebrations – a performance for young people
(Tracy is one of the writers.)
Create Centre,
Hotwells, Bristol
20th April
Hull Children's Book Award
(Jonno Joins shortlisted)
Hull Central Library
25th April
Narrator
Bristol Children's Concert,
St Alban's Hall
11th May
Heart of Hawick Children's Book Award
(Jonno Joins shortlisted)
tbc
4th June
Workshop and reading
Flitwick Library
Bedford Central Library
 

Abi Burlingham
5th March
School workshop sessions
Bolsover C of E School
12thMarch
Nursery/ Pre-school event
Next Generation, Shirebrook
23rd March
Q&A and Book Signing
Shirebrook Adult Education Centre
     
 

Simon Cheshire
     
4 March
World Book Day
Detective Event
WHSmith, Union Street, Birmingham
8 March
Book Week Events
Weybridge Library
9 March
Book Week Events
Dittons Library
 
10 March
London YLG Meeting
Cental London, tbc
     

Tom Eglington
10th March
Reading and Q&A session
London YLG
 

Hilary Freeman
10th March
Reading and Q&A session
London YLG
 

Damian Kelleher
24th March
Warwickshire Book Award
(Life, Interrupted
on shortlist)
Warwick School’s
Bridge House Theatre
May 25th
Leeds Book Award
(Life, Interrupted
on shortlist)
Leeds Civic Hall

Tamsyn Murray
25th Feb
Book Launch and signing
South Audley Street Library,
Mayfair
4th March
World Book Day event
Waterstones,
Walthamstow, E17
10th March
Reading and Q&A session
London YLG
 

Ciaran Murtagh
24th Feb
Writing workshop and signing
Big Green Bookshop,
London, N22
1st March
Workshop and reading
Surbiton Boys School
2nd March
Workshop and reading
Surbiton Girls School
4th March
Workshop and reading
Elmhurst Boys School
25th March
Writing competition
Lea Valley Primary School
 


Jane Prowse
     
31st March
Higher Education Talk
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls, Salisbury
6th May
Portsmouth Book Awards
(Revenge of Praying Mantis shortlisted)
tbc
May
Creative writing session
Harnman Junior School, Salisbury
 

Ruth Symes
12th June
Little Rex event
Narbeth Festival, Pembrokeshire
 

Lynda Waterhouse
May
WriteAway
tbc
 

Sheridan Winn
24th March
Launch Party for New Magic
The Book Hive, Norwich