M G Leonard: Fun with Feathers – Ages 7+ (~50mins)
M. G. Leonard is the bestselling writer of children’s books such as Beetle Boy, the Adventures on Trains series and The Twitchers books.
They have won many awards, including the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book of the Year 2021, British Book Awards, Book of the year 2021 – Children’s fiction, China’s Children’s Choice Book: Gold Medal 2018, the Branford Boase Award 2017, as well as being nominated three times for the Carnegie Medal and twice shortlisted for an Edgar.
She spent her early career in the music industry running Setanta Records, an independent record label, and managing bands, most notably The Divine Comedy. After leaving the music industry, she directed and performed on stage, before becoming a digital producer for Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Opera House, the National Theatre and Harry Potter West End.
In this session Maya will be talking about, and reading from, her latest book in the Twitchers series.
Suitable for ages 7+