Inspire brilliant writing in your classroom with this series of ‘virtual author visits’ from some of the world’s best children’s writers!
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Signup to Generate a PitchInspire brilliant writing in your classroom with this series of ‘virtual author visits’ from some of the world’s best children’s writers!
Recent episodes include "Writing a Rap, with Michael Rosen and MC Grammar" (13 August 2026, 41 minutes), "Becoming a Storyteller, with Chip Colquhoun" (10 June 2026, 46 minutes), and "Prompting Poetry, with Joseph Coelho" (8 November 2022, 29 minutes).
Author In Your Classroom publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes.
Booking probability for Author In Your Classroom is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Author In Your Classroom requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Author In Your Classroom's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #31
<p>Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes is a hilarious, high-energy rhyming adventure from two master storytellers – Michael Rosen and MC Grammar. </p> <p>In this brilliantly bonkers episode of AIYC, Michael and MC join host...
Episode #30
<p>We're delighted to be back with The Bestest Story in the World... Ever! – a funny, fast-paced book by storyteller and author Chip Colquhoun.</p> <p>In this episode of AIYC, Chip joins host Helen Mulley to explore...
Episode #29
<p>In this very special episode, current Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho talks to Helen about his hopes and ambitions for his time as Laureate - and especially, his flagship project: 'Poetry Prompts', which invites...
Episode #28
<p>Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good is a fantastically funny book, written and illustrated by Louie Stowell. In this episode of AIYC, Louie joins Helen to talk about the Norse mythology on which the novel is based...
Episode #27
<p>An action-packed adventure with amazing characters and a gripping storyline is tricky to write, but this is precisely what Jason Rohan manages to do with the first book in his new high-octane series - S.T.E.A.L.T.H...
Episode #26
<p>Coming up with new ideas for characters is one of the most enjoyable - and challenging - tasks facing established authors and young writers alike. In this episode of AIYC, Lisa Thompson talks to Helen about her...
Episode #25
<p>It's so important that children are able to see themselves in books - which is why Konnie Huq's Fearless Fairy Tales is an important, as well as a wildly funny and enjoyable, read; and her chat with Helen in this...
Episode #24
<p>Justin Somper drops into AIYC to explain how he got the idea to blend myth and history in his fantastic Vampirates series - and issues a musical challenge to listeners!</p> <p>A resources pack, including teaching...
Episode #23
<p>Liz Pichon - creator of the wildly popular Tom Gates series - puts down her pens for long enough to chat with Helen about her latest book, Shoe Wars... and just how much fun it is to write a real villain! A resources...
Episode #22
<p>Best-selling (although she REALLY doesn't like to talk about it...) author Maz Evans joins Helen for a joyful, inspiring and wonderfully daft discussion about all things writing-related; and why there's no such thing...
Episode #21
<p>Phil Earle speaks to Helen about the story that inspired him to write his brilliant MG novel When the Sky Falls – and reminds listeners that there’s more than one way to be ‘a reader’... A resources pack, including...
Episode #20
<p>Undoubtedly a legend in the world of children's writing, Dame Jacqueline Wilson shares some of the secrets of her extraordinary success with listeners - including the importance, sometimes, of NOT doing your...
Episode #19
One of the UK's best-loved author illustrators, Lauren Child, spends an uplifting half hour with Helen, discussing her own characters, what it means to illustrate other people's words, and how to spot a good idea when...
Episode #18
<p>Storytelling takes many forms - and in this episode, the supremely talented Rhianna Pratchett explains to Helen why writing for video games is such a uniquely challenging, enjoyable and satisfying way to do exactly...
Episode #17
<p>Actress and comedian Helen Rutter drops into the podcast to talk about her debut novel. Titled The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, it's a funny and touching story about Billy Plimpton, who is just starting secondary...
Episode #16
<p>Michael Rosen - possibly one of the nation's most-loved poets and authors - shares some of his best writing tips with listeners, and also talks about his latest collection of poetry, 'On the Move', and why the topic...
Episode #15
<p>Screenwriter and author Frank Cottrell-Boyce pops into the podcast to discuss his brand-new children's novel, Noah's Gold - and why the internet can cause a real problem for storytellers!</p> <p>A resources pack...
Episode #14
<p>Former sports journalist and author of the wildly popular Jamie Johnson series of books, Dan Freedman, drops in to the podcast to discuss his latest novel, Unstoppable - and how it's possible to turn a passion into...
Episode #13
<p>Joan Haig joins Helen Mulley to talk about her captivating debut novel, Tiger Skin Rug, and what it feels like as an author to turn an ordinary object into something truly magical...</p> <p>A resources pack...
Episode #12
<p>Bali Rai, author of Now or Never (part of Scholastic's brilliant 'Voices' series) has some powerful things to say about the responsibility involved in telling true stories from history - especially from a perspective...
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