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 Author Event – Abena Eyeson
- Wednesday 8th July 2026
- 10.30-11.15am
- FREE
- Recommended for years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below)
- Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance
- Virtual event with debut children’s author Abena Eyeson.
- Abena will present her award winning, Children’s Sports Book of the Year 2026 novel, Running my Own Race.
- Abena will talk about how she creates her characters and how inspiration can be found all around, weaving in her top writing tips for young aspiring authors.
- Children will be able to put questions to Abena at the end of the event.
- Any questions about this event, email them to events@waterstones.com
- https://www.waterstones.com/events/virtual-school-event-with-abena-eyeson/online-events
British Library Virtual Event – Gruffalo Granny with Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
- Friday 11t September 2026
- 10.30-11.10am
- FREE
- Aimed at ages 5-8 years
- Online
- Booking in advance is required (link in title above and below)
- Julia Donaldson will be joined by Axel Scheffler as she introduces her new book Gruffalo Granny.
- Live captions will be available during the online streaming of this event.
- https://events.bl.uk/events/gruffalo-granny-with-julia-donaldson-and-axel-scheffler
Waterstones Virtual Author Event – Steve Cole
- Wednesday 23rd September 2026
- 10.30-11.15am
- FREE
- Recommended for years 4, 5, 6 & 7
- Advanced booking required (link in title and below)
- Zoom link will be sent to participants by email in advance
- Virtual event with children’s author Steve Cole.
- Steve will share his story-telling secrets while introducing his book The Wild Ones.
- Children will come away with tips and tricks for inventing their own power-packed plots and incredible characters.
- Children will have the opportunity to put their questions to Steve towards the end of the event.
- Any questions about this event, email them to events@waterstones.com
- https://www.waterstones.com/events/virtual-school-event-with-steve-cole/online-events
British Library Virtual Event – Comics and Creatures Create-along: Make Your Own Magical Worlds
- Friday 6th November 2026
- 11am-12pm
- FREE
- Online
- Aimed at children aged 7-11 years
- Advanced booking essential (link in title above and below)
- Join in with this imaginative, art-packed session to explore comics and bring fantastical creatures to life. Thiago de Moraes (author and illustrator) will join author Viviane Schwarz to guide the children through the joys of inventing fantasy worlds.
- In this session the children will be guided through explorations of mythical creatures and a series of draw-alongs and creative prompts, to design their own creatures and make their own comics.
- Each child needs to have five sheets of A4 paper and a pencil (coloured pencils optional, but welcome).
- An adult should be present at all times throughout the workshop.
- Live captions will be available during the live screening of this event.
- https://events.bl.uk/events/comics-and-creatures-make-your-own-magical-worlds
British Library Virtual Event – Global Stories with Michael Rosen & Friends
- Monday 1st March 2027
- 11am-12pm
- FREE
- Online
- Advanced booking required (link in title above and below)
- Aimed at children aged 7-11 years
- Your children will be able to celebrate World Book Day with one of the nation’s best-loved storytellers.
- This sessions will explore the magic of stories in all its forms. There will be lively readings and creative prompts as Michael Rosen invites the children to think, invent and explore.
- Live captions will be available during the online streaming of this event.
- https://events.bl.uk/events/global-stories-with-michael-rosen-and-friends
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