Join much-loved and bestselling author Hannah Gold for a fun and interactive turtle-y event, as she introduces her brand new heartfelt adventure Turtle Moon.
Journey to the the Costa Rican rainforest with Waterstones and Blue Peter prize winner Hannah Gold and Turtle Moon!
I’ll be at Waterstones Piccadilly in London for their super exciting Christmas Evening - along with a whole host of other amazing authors. Do pop along and say hi! Starts at 18.00 - no entry fee. Just a chance to mingle and eat a few mince pies.
I’ll be at Waterstones in Peterborough for their December Children's Book Club! At this event, I’ll talk about 'The Last Bear' and 'The Lost Whale' and there will also be a chance to ask me any questions you may have. I’ll also be signing books! Free event. Not ticketed - just pop in and say hi!
I’m delighted to say that I’ll be visiting Wonderland Bookshop in Retford, Notts on Saturday 27th November as part of the Christmas market! I’ll be doing signings of both my books so do come along and say hello!
Saturday 15th October provides a day dedicated to children’s writing with three free-to-attend events.
Can you imagine making friends with a polar bear or a grey whale? Are you passionate about protecting our planet? Hannah Gold’s unforgettable adventures celebrate the love between children and nature and show that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. Prepare to be inspired by tales of April and Bear from The Last Bear (winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022 and Blue Peter Book Award 2022) and Rio and White Beak in Hannah’s new novel The Lost Whale.
This is an event for schools only and must be booked by the participating schools. Suitable for KS2 with in-person and online tix available. Find out more here.
Sadly due to the national rail strikes, this event is now cancelled. We are looking to reschedule and I will update this site when I have news of a new date.
Find me at the festival this year on Oct 6th as part of their Schools Programme. This is an event for schools only and must be booked by the participating schools. Suitable for ages 8-11 (KS2). In-person tickets and live streaming are available. Find out more here.
Sadly due to the national rail strikes, I will no longer be appearing at this event. I am awaiting details to see if it is still going ahead with just Emma.
Dive into a duo of dazzling eco-inspired adventures from master storytellers Hannah Gold – 2022 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winner – and Emma Carroll – the ‘Hilary Mantel of children’s fiction’ (‘The Telegraph’) Join me and Emma Carroll in conversation as we talk spellbinding eco-adventures!
Book tickets here
Find me at the festival this year as part of their Schools Programme.
I’ll be making an appearance at the Boston Book Festival in Lincolnshire where I’ll be delivering my 'Be A Planet Superhero’ workshop.
In this brand new festival themed around a love of the natural world, I’ll be doing my customary “Be A Planet Superhero’ event and sharing my inspiration behind The Last Bear and The Lost Whale as well as hopefully inspiring anyone watching to know that you’re never too young to make a difference!
More information here.
I’ll be making my way to sunny Guernsey to deliver two of my Be A Planet Superhero workshops! Tickets not announced yet so do watch this space.
I’ll be taking part in two events as part of their fabulous schools programme - one at 10.45am and one at 1.30pm.
This is an event for schools only and must be booked by the participating schools. Closing date is 27th May but hurry as places book out fast. Find out more here.
Waterstones are hosting a virtual school events with their Children’s Book Prize Winner (ME!!!!) on Wed 11th May at 10.30. This is a free event. Details here.
Join me in this informal event as I talk about my inspiration behind THE LOST WHALE and do some lovely book signings!
I’m doing a special book signing day for THE LOST WHALE at Wonderland Bookshop in Newark on Sat 2nd April. If you want a personalised copy and fancy meeting me, then please go here to pre-order the book.
Order a dedicated & signed copy of THE LOST WHALE here
Join me for the launch of my 2nd book, The Lost Whale at the High Street Baptist Church in Tring, Herts in association with Our Bookshop in Tring. Audiences can attend in person or watch from the virtual stream.
Tring is where I went to school and grew up and discovered my love of reading so it gives me great joy to return there and talk about all things writing and whales!
You can buy your tickets here
I’ll be chatting to Sarah Webb about my new book, THE LOST WHALE, in her celebrated Children’s Book Salon. In association with Halfway Up The Stairs Bookshop.
Tickets available here
Join me in conversation as I interview my author hero and the legend that is Michael Morpurgo as we chat about his latest book, WHEN FISHES FLEW. Tickets available in-person & online. (As a side note, Tring is the place where I grew up so returning here has special relevance to me!)
Find me at the prestigious Cheltenham Literary Festival this October where I’ll be running a special interactive talk as part of their Schools Programme.
A day out for the whole family at Pink Pig Farm in Holme, Lincs as part of their Kid’s Book Festival - chat to authors and explore the magical world of books. My fun, interactive 30 minute workshop is at 2pm with the chance to say hello, get your questions answered, take a selfie and go home with a special signed copy of THE LAST BEAR!
Join me in conversation as I share the publication journey of THE LAST BEAR with the opportunity for you to ask questions. For aspiring authors. FREE EVENT.
In association with Glasgow Libraries
More information to come soon
Reading Development & Library Promotions Community Services x Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (Summer Reading Challenge Events)
More information to come soon
A panel of authors including myself, Ele Fountain & Piers Torday, interviewed by Sarah Odedina, in partnership with Tales on Moon Lane bookshop.
A conversation between myself and environmentalist and author, Lyndsay Croal, about Writing Climate Fiction for Children.
I’ll be chatting to Sarah Webb in her celebrated Children’s Book Salon, alongside Frank Cottrell-Boyce & Bryan Conaghan. In association with Halfway Up The Stairs Bookshop.
