Author Interviews

Author Interviews

Videos made by authors for Children Reading for Life®.

World-renowned children’s author Julia Donaldson tells Children Reading for Life of her joy in reading to her own children and, later, to her grandchildren!.

Award-winning children’s author Vashti Hardy explains to Children Reading for Life how reading can spark imagination and and lead you to all sorts of adventures! .

Emily Gravett, children’s author, talks about developing your child’s love of books.

S. F. Said, children’s author.

Lemn Sissay, OBE, multi award-winning poet and author. #1

Lemn Sissay, OBE, multi award-winning poet and author. #2

Stephen Fry, narrator of the Harry Potter series of audiobooks.

Rob Biddulph, author and illustrator, talks about the importance of reading with your child(ren).

Cressida Cowell, UK Children’s Laureate 2019-2022

The fantastic Nick Sharratt reminds us that books with flaps and holes are fun to read with your child!

The current UK Children’s Laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks about happiness and how reading with your children can give them a ‘hug that will last the rest of their lives’. Priceless!

The amazing author / illustrator Sophy Henn tells us how reading with her daughter inspired her wonderful picture book work.

“Thank you for always being kind, patient and understanding with my children. Your enthusiasm is infectious.”
O.F.
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