School based stories for children and teens
School stories including titles by Allan Ahlberg, Mo Willems, Lisa Thompson, Pamela Butchart, Matt Goodfellow, Onjali Rauf, Elle McNicoll, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Alice Oseman, and Holly Bourne.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Anna James is a British author known for her work in children’s literature. She is the creator of the Pages & Co. series, which debuted with Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers in 2018. The series follows the adventures of a young girl named Tilly who discovers the ability to travel into books. The first book was well-received and led to further instalments, including Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales (2019) and Pages & Co.: Tilly and the Map of Stories (2020).
Before becoming a full-time author, Anna James worked as a school librarian and a journalist. Her experience in these roles has influenced her writing, particularly her focus on the importance of books and reading. She has also contributed to various publications, including The Bookseller and Elle UK.
Anna James’s work has been recognised for its imaginative storytelling and appeal to young readers. The Pages & Co. series has been published by HarperCollins Children’s Books and has been translated into multiple languages, reaching a wide audience internationally.
In addition to her writing, Anna James is active in the literary community, participating in events and festivals to promote reading and literacy among children. Her contributions to children’s literature continue to be celebrated, with the Pages & Co. series remaining a popular choice for young readers.
The fourth book in the series, Pages & Co.: The Book Smugglers, was published in 2021, further expanding the world of Tilly and her adventures.

School stories including titles by Allan Ahlberg, Mo Willems, Lisa Thompson, Pamela Butchart, Matt Goodfellow, Onjali Rauf, Elle McNicoll, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Alice Oseman, and Holly Bourne.
Book series for children and teens to encourage reading for pleasure, including titles by Dominic Sandbrook, Liz Pichon, Harriet Muncaster, Kevin & Katie Tsang, Marie Lu Robert Muchamore and Jason Reynolds.
August 2022’s set of book club recommendations features a diverse and exciting collection of titles by Dougie Poynter, Tom Ellen, Anna James, Maz Evans, John Hegley, Judith Eagle, Lauren Wolk and Intisar Khanani.
Season 1, Episode 1 of the School Reading List podcast. With new book post, 30 great books for July 2022, a step back in time to the world of Willard Price and ‘When is a quote not a quote?’
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