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Author Events

What is an author event?

Usborne Author Events connect children with the writers behind their favourite books, bringing stories to life through engaging workshops, readings, assemblies and Q&As.

They inspire a love of reading and encourage children to develop their own writing voice. Events are available online and in person for KS1 to KS5 and beyond.

Author workshops

Author Serena Patel hosting an author event with Usborne Community Partners.

Interactive workshops that inspire creativity, storytelling and confident writing with bestselling authors and illustrators.

Author assemblies

Schoolchildren enjoying an author event.

Engaging whole-school assemblies designed to inspire reading and introduce pupils to exciting new books and ideas.

Author readings

Two school children browsing Usborne books.

Live story readings that bring books and characters to life while encouraging imagination and a love of reading.

Author Q&As

Author Q&A with Usborne Community Partners.

Interactive Q&A sessions where pupils can ask authors and illustrators about books, creativity and the writing process.

Explore Author Events for 2025 to 2026

Discover exciting author events with Usborne in 2026, bringing inspiring stories, creative workshops and unforgettable reading experiences to schools across the UK.