Meet the author

 

School Visits

I’m available for in-person or virtual school, library or festival visits. I love using humour to inspire kids about my passion for reading, writing and inventing!

I can tailor my talks to KS1 and KS2, and offer school assemblies or smaller workshops depending on your requirements.

Virtual Events

Event 1: (10 mins) Free Q&A if your class/book club are reading my books.

Event 2: (30 mins) Meet the author, intro to my books, reading and Q&A.

Event 3: (45 mins) Meet the author, intro to my books, reading, fun invention quiz, discovering great inventors and Q&A.

In-Person Events

I can offer a range of exciting and inspiring school events, from a single assembly presentation to a full day with creative writing workshops. I usually include readings, quizzes, draw-a-longs and loads of fun!

I’m based in East Sussex but happy to travel depending on location. All events and visits are priced according to the guidelines of The Society of Authors. Return travel expenses are charged additionally.

For events in Sussex, books can be ordered via my local independent bookshop, The Book Nook in Hove.

Please do get in touch using the form below, and we can design the perfect event for your school!

Testimonials

  • "Lucy was absolutely brilliant! Her inspiring invention workshops captivated the children, who immediately got to work designing amazing creations and were utterly spellbound by the world of Leonora Bolt. We cannot recommend a visit from Lucy highly enough!"

    Sam Hird, Head of Pre-Prep, Great Ballard School

  • "Lucy came and entertained the children with a reading from her Leonora Bolt stories. Silence filled the room as they listened intently, and after the visit we were finding children poring over her books in the classroom, the playground, and anywhere else they could find a quiet spot!"

    Sarah Snell, Form 3 Teacher at Lancing College Preparatory School

  • "Our girls absolutely loved Lucy's talk, and inspired by her character, Mildred Dribble, came up with some very interesting recipes in a creative writing session afterwards. One group invented hilarious vegetable combinations like a cabbage cake with brussel sprout icing!"

    Lianne Howard-Dace, District Commissioner, Girl Guiding Hove East

  • “Thank you for a great talk! You inspired future authors and inventors in the audience with your encouraging words and inventor quiz."

    Wordfest at Shoreham LIbrary

Enquire about school, library, or festival visits

 
 

 Book cover illustrations by Gladys Jose.