Virtual author workshops
Bring an author into your classroom! Schools can register to join our free Virtual Author Workshops with BookTrust Represents, allowing your children to ask authors questions and find out more about the books they love.
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Author Kengo Kurimoto and the cover of his book Wildful. Photo: Chloe Hardwick
Our Virtual Author Workshops for 2026–7 are now open for booking:
- Kengo Kurimoto, 25 November 2026 – suitable for Years 5–7
- Lui Sit, 20 January 2027 – suitable for Years 3–4
- Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie, 17 March 2027 – suitable for Years 5–7
- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, 19 May 2027 – suitable for Years 3–4
- Luan Goldie, 23 June 2027 – suitable for Years 5–7
Each half-term, 60 registered schools in England* with the highest FSM percentage will receive 60 free books.
Join author Kengo Kurimoto at 11am on 25 November
Kengo Kurimoto is an artist, author and game developer, working on titles like LittleBigPlanet and Dreams. He loves nothing more than to be in his studio making things. And when he’s not creating, he’s admiring things; great art, music and the extraordinary beauty of our world.
Send in your questions for Kengo Kurmoto by midnight on 16 November using the link below:
About the book
Wildful is a beautiful graphic novel about opening up your senses to the magic of the world.
Nothing’s been the same since Gran passed away. Mum is too sad to leave the house, so Poppy has started taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighbourhood.
When Poppy discovers a forgotten patch of woodland and meets a new friend, she learns that you can find magic in the wild – if you know where to look, what to listen for and how to wait…but can Poppy help her mum see it too?
Our virtual author library
Watch some of the brilliant talks and Q&As by authors and illustrators participating in our virtual school workshops.
Take a look*The free books offer is only available to schools in England due to funder restrictions.
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