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Philip Kavvadias biography

Philip Kavvadias is a children’s author, playwright, poet, illustrator and screenwriter. His debut middle-grade adventure, Mission: Microraptor, was published by Chicken House in 2023 as the first in a planned series.

He has combined his writing career with a professional background in sustainability, working on projects to decarbonise global supply chains. He also volunteers as a Scout Cubs leader, drawing on outdoor experiences to inspire his stories for young readers.

Kavvadias developed the manuscript that became his first novel while taking part in the WriteMentor mentoring programme in 2020, which led to representation and publication. He continues to write for children, focusing on adventure and humour for middle-grade audiences.

This Philip Kavvadias page was last updated on July 30th, 2025

Reading lists and resources featuring Philip Kavvadias

The National Year of Reading 2026 | Series 1, Episode 33

Last updated on August 1, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

Season 1, Episode 33 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for August 2025 and The National Year of Reading 2026.

Mission: Monster Mind by Philip Kavvadias

Last updated on July 10, 2025 by Tracy Wood

Mission: Monster Mind asks serious questions about social media, AI and how tech can be misused to influence what we believe and how we behave in the digital world.

July 2025 book club picks

Last updated on June 25, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

July 2025’s book club includes titles by Huw Lewis Jones, Becky Wilson, Jon Agee, Humera Malik, Jim Smith, John Agard, Emma Swan, Philip Kavvadias, Ciannon Smart, Kathryn Clark, Jay McGuiness, and Jessica S. Olson.

January 2025 book club picks

Last updated on December 29, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

January 2025’s set of book club recommendations features titles by Eric Huang, Charlie P. Brooks, Philip Kavvadias, David Owen, Patrice Lawrence, Niyla Farook, Alice Nuttall, Gayle Forman, Sujin Witherspoon, and Madeline Claire Franklin.

Mission: Manta Ray by Philip Kavvadias, illustrated by Euan Cook

Last updated on December 9, 2024 by Tracy Wood

Mission: Manta Ray has a storyline filled with positivity, and even when uncertainty looms, there is always someone to offer a kind word or a helping hand. It’s a great book for readers who need to see the good in others.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2025

Last updated on December 11, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.

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