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Author In Your Classroom – Free Podcast & Teaching Packs

Spark confident writing and a genuine love of reading by inviting your pupils’ favourite authors straight into the classroom. Recorded specifically for use in schools, our energetic podcast features much-loved children’s writers sharing practical tips and expert advice. Each episode is supported by an exclusive resources pack, too.

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Resources for planning a plot with Robin Stevens

Plan a plot with Robin Stevens – Author In Your Classroom ep 1

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Creating characters with Sam Copeland

Create characters with Sam Copeland – Author In Your Classroom ep 2

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Resources for building fantasy worlds with Jamie Littler

Build fantasy worlds with Jamie Littler – Author In Your Classroom ep 3

PrimaryEnglish

Resources for building suspense with Struan Murray

Build suspense with Struan Murray – Author In Your Classroom ep 4

PrimaryEnglish

Resources for creating magical creatures with Cressida Cowell

Create magical creatures with Cressida Cowell – Author In Your Classroom ep 5

PrimaryEnglish

Resources for writing compelling non-fiction with Prof. Robert Winston

Write compelling non-fiction with Prof. Robert Winston – Author In Your Classroom ep 6

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Resources for researching stories with Dermot O’Leary

Research stories with Dermot O’Leary – Author In Your Classroom ep 7

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Resources for using humour in non-fiction with Dara Ó Briain

Use humour in non-fiction with Dara Ó Briain – Author In Your Classsroom ep 8

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Resources for updating a classic tale with Michael Morpurgo

Update a classic tale with Michael Morpurgo – Author In Your Classsroom ep 9

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Resources for writing a Christmas Story with Catherine Doyle

Write a Christmas Story with Catherine Doyle – Author In Your Classsroom ep 10

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Resources for finding your voice with Benjamin Zephaniah

Find your voice with Benjamin Zephaniah – Author In Your Classroom ep 11

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Resources for telling stories from the past with Bali Rai

Tell stories from the past with Bali Rai – Author In Your Classroom ep 12

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Resources for making objects magical with Joan Haig

Make objects magical with Joan Haig – Author In Your Classroom ep 13

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Writing about what you love with Dan Freedman

Write about what you love with Dan Freedman – Author In Your Classroom ep 14

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Resource for turning weird facts into stories with Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Turn weird facts into stories with Frank Cottrell-Boyce – Author In Your Classroom ep 15

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Resources for daydreaming a poem with Michael Rosen

Daydream a poem with Michael Rosen – Author In Your Classroom ep 16

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Resources for creating characters who overcome difficulties with Helen Rutter

Create characters who overcome difficulties with Helen Rutter – Author In Your Classroom ep 17

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Resources for choosing your own adventure with Rhianna Pratchett

Choose your own adventure with Rhianna Pratchett – Author In Your Classroom ep 18

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Resources for creating a cast of characters with Lauren Child

Create a cast of characters with Lauren Child – Author In Your Classroom ep 19

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Resources for putting characters in unfamiliar places with Jacqueline Wilson

Put characters in unfamiliar places with Jacqueline Wilson – Author In Your Classroom ep 20

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Resources for turning real stories into fiction with Phil Earle

Turn real stories into fiction with Phil Earle – Author In Your Classroom ep 21

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Resources for creating a 'story stew' with Maz Evans

Create a ‘story stew’ with Maz Evans – Author In Your Classroom ep 22

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Resources for creating a supervillain with Liz Pichon

Create a supervillain with Liz Pichon – Author In Your Classroom ep 23

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A selection of resource sheets

Combine two worlds with Justin Somper – Author In Your Classroom ep 24

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A selection of colourful resources

Write modern fairy tales with Konnie Huq – Author In Your Classroom ep 25

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A selection of colourful worksheets

Collect ideas for characters with Lisa Thompson – Author In Your Classroom ep 26

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A selection of worksheets

Plan an action story with Jason Rohan – Author In Your Classroom ep 27

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A selection of worksheets

Bring mythology into the modern world with Louie Stowell – Author In Your Classroom ep 28

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A selection of colourful KS2 worksheets

Poetry prompts with Joseph Coelho – Author In Your Classroom ep 29

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