David Almond, Julia Eccleshare
The great author of Skellig, Kit’s Wilderness, Clay, The Savage and The Fire-Eater talks about his work with the Guardian’s children’s books editor.
Charlie Higson, Jonathan Douglas
Charlie Higson talks to Jonathan Douglas
To celebrate the centenary of Bond’s originator, Charlie Higson discusses recreating the superspy for a young audience.
Louise Rennison
The bestselling and brilliantly funny author talks about Georgia Nicolson on page and screen, with sneak peeks from the upcoming movie of Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging and the upcoming book, Stop in the Name of Pants.
Jenny Valentine, Julia Eccleshare
Valentine’s debut novel, Finding Violet Park, won the Guardian Prize for Children’s Fiction. Broken Soup is set to consolidate its author’s reputation as a unique and compelling writer who can combine heart-rending tragedy, quirky characters and intriguing mystery with a masterly lightness of touch.
Sophie McKenzie, Michael Morpurgo, Michelle Paver, Rick Riordan
Four superstar writers for teenagers answer your questions about stories, the business of writing, and their own reading.
Chaired by Wendy Cooling. 9 yrs +
Anthony Horowitz
The sensational author of the Alex Rider and Power of Five series writes unparalleled thrills, chills and adventure. 8 yrs +
Michael Morpurgo
Children's Laureate 2003-5, writer of modern classics Private Peaceful and Kensuke's Kingdom, creator of Radio 4's epic series The Invention of Children: the great storyteller entertainers. 8 yrs +
Geraldine McCaughrean, Philip Reeve
Two award-winning and eminent writers in conversation with Daniel Hahn. Philip’s novel Here Lies Arthur gives a new truth to the famous legend; Geraldine has written Peter Pan in Scarlet, the sequel to JM Barrie’s classic. 10 yrs +
Malorie Blackman, Jonathan Douglas
The author of the Noughts and Crosses series and Dangerous Realities, introduces her Unheard Voices: An Anthology of Stories and Poems to Commemorate the Bicentenary Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. 8 yrs +