Disclaimer: I have not attended any of these talks, and as a result these are not recommendations. I also cannot be held responsible for anything that happens on these days or any cancellations. Please do your own due diligence in advance.
Waterstones Virtual School Visit with John Patrick Green
- Wednesday 17th June 2026
- 11.00 – 11.45am
- Free
- Booking required (link in title and below)
- Recommended for children aged 6 – 11 years
- Virtual event with the author and illustrator, John Patrick Green. He will be presenting his book Weather or Not, which is the latest funny graphic novel from his bestselling InvestiGators series.
- John will introduce participants to InvestiGators Mango and Brash, the sewer-loving agents of S.U.I.T. and the scourge of supervillains everywhere. John will also be giving writing and and drawing tips, and participants will be able to watch a live drawing recording. John will also be answering participants questions.
- You can send in any questions you have for John in advance.
- https://www.waterstones.com/events/virtual-school-visit-with-john-patrick-green/online-events
Puffin Schools Virtual Visit with Ed Vere
- Friday 19th June 2026
- 10.00 – 10.30am
- Free
- Booking required (link in title and below)
- Recommended for children aged 3 +
- A recording of the event will be shared the following week (sent by email)
- Ed will introduce himself and his new book, talking about the unique duo that is Waffles and Julius.
- Participants will hear a hilarious reading from the story!
- Ed will show the children how they can draw Waffles or Julius – so bring a pencil and paper to sketch along with him.
- Ed will be answering participants’ questions during the live session. Questions need to be submitted no later than 24 hours before the event.
- https://www.puffinschools.co.uk/events/virtual-visit-ed-vere-author-of-waffles-and-julius-no-hugs-please/
Puffin Schools Virtual Visit with Andy Day
- Friday 26th June 2026
- 1.30 – 2.15pm
- Free
- Booking required (link in title and below)
- Recommended for children aged 5 +
- Andy will introduce himself, talking all about his love of dinosaurs and his new series, Dino Racers.
- The children will learn lots of incredible real dinosaur facts!
- There will be a draw-a-long video as part of the session with the illustrator Alex Patrick – so bring pencil and paper.
- Andy will be answering participants’ questions during the live session. Questions need to be submitted no later than 24 hours before the event.
- https://www.puffinschools.co.uk/events/virtual-visit-andy-day-author-of-dino-racers-the-jungle-cup-and-the-lava-cup/
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