Portal of Possibilities
Perhaps We Could Conjure Something Marvellous
Sometimes a story wants to leave the shelf and do something. A school visit, a conversation, a workshop, a campaign, a wonderfully wild idea scribbled on the back of an envelope… this is where those possibilities begin.
Open Portals
Take a peek at some things I’ve been up to…
Schools, Classes & WorkshopsSchool visits, class sessions and story workshops with young readers.See it in action ↓
Panels, Events & HostingHosting, chairing and speaking at bookish events, panels and conferences.See it in action ↓
Book Tours, Reveals & CampaignsTours, reveals and campaigns for books I genuinely want to shout about.See it in action ↓
A Few Shiny Things…
Awards, shortlists and judging tables
University of Roehampton Alumni Award: Innovation & Inspiration
Winner · 2026
British Book Awards: Library of the Year
London Regional Finalist · UK Highly Commended · 2025
OU Reading for Pleasure Community Reading Award
Highly Commended · 2025
Libraries Connected: Children and Young People Award
Shortlisted · 2025
Society of Young Publishers: First Chapter Award
Winner · 2024
Behind the Judging Table
The Week Junior Book Awards
Younger Fiction · 2026
Graphic Novel · 2025
The Diverse Book Awards
Judge · 2026
Picture Book · 2025
Spark! Book Awards
Picture Book · 2025
500 Words
BBC 500 Words
Industry Judge · 2025
Industry Judge · 2024
Before You Send Your Owl
A few things worth knowing before take-off.
I only recommend or endorse work I have genuinely read, experienced or explored.
Paid, gifted and collaborative work will always be identified clearly.
Every invitation must belong within an inclusive, respectful and child-centred space.
I may decline opportunities that do not fit my work, values or available capacity.
Send Owl-Mail
Invitations, ideas, brilliant books or a friendly hello? Send an owl my way…