Inspire brilliant writing in your classroom with this series of ‘virtual author visits’ from some of the world’s best children’s writers!
Author In Your Classroom
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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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Recent Episodes
June 10, 2026
Becoming a Storyteller, with Chip Colquhoun
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. In this episode of AIYC, Chip joins host Helen Mulley to explore where stories come from, how we borrow and reshape ideas from other tales, and why storytelling matters in everyday life. To support this episode, a free resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, extracts from the book, working wall materials and more, is available at https://www.teachwire.net/podcasts/chip-colquhoun/ This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, spread across several lessons, or used individually. Section 1 starts at 00:00Section 2 starts at 14:05Section 3 starts at 38:25 Anyone who pre-orders Bestest Story in the World Ever before 10th September 2026 can enter a draw to win a free school author visit from Chip Colquhoun by uploading their receipt at Epic Tales. 30 schools will win in total, with entries rolling over each month for more chances to win. Buying from a bookshop could double your chances, since bookshops can also nominate schools directly.
November 8, 2022
Prompting Poetry, with Joseph Coelho
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 everyone in the nation to become a poet, through weekly videos exploring different aspects of the craft. A resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, working wall elements and more is available to support this episode at bit.ly/JCoelhopack. This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, as a sequence spread over several days, or in isolation. If you only have time to listen to one, we recommend section 2, which includes Joseph reading his poem This Bear. Section 1 starts at 00:00 Section 2 starts at 07:48 Section 3 starts at 21.23 Join the Plazoom community by signing up to our newsletter for free resources and special offers at plazoom.com! ⓣ https://twitter.com/plazoomshop ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/Plazoom-648739442272915 ⓟ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/plazoom
July 1, 2022
Bringing Mythology Into the Modern World, with Louie Stowell
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, what happens when you poo in a space rocket, how to kickstart your writing when you're just not in the mood – and much more besides! A resources pack, including teaching notes, planning sheets, working wall elements and more is available to support this episode at bit.ly/LStowellpack. This episode is divided into three sections, which can be listened to in one go, as a sequence spread over several days, or in isolation. If you only have time to listen to one, we recommend section 2, which includes Louie reading from Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good. Section 1 starts at 00:00 Section 2 starts at 14:27 Section 3 starts at 29:25 Join the Plazoom community by signing up to our newsletter for free resources and special offers at plazoom.com! ⓣ https://twitter.com/plazoomshop ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/Plazoom-648739442272915 ⓟ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/plazoom
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