Sam Hutchinson author page

Sam Hutchinson biography

Sam Hutchinson is a British children’s publisher and author of information and activity books. He runs the independent imprint b small publishing, commissioning and creating non-fiction for early years and primary readers. In 2018 he was named IPG Young Publisher of the Year and was included in The Bookseller magazine’s Rising Stars list, recognition for editorial leadership and market impact.

Alongside his publishing role, Hutchinson writes practical, curriculum-adjacent titles that introduce science and languages to young readers. His credits include volumes in the STEM Starters for Kids series such as Science Activity Book and Zoology Activity Book; search-and-find nature titles including Animal Camouflage and Animal Habitats; and language-learning and first-words books in the Hello Languages range, among them My First 1000 French Words and My First 1000 Spanish Words. His books are issued internationally in multiple formats.

As a publisher, Hutchinson has overseen award-winning non-fiction lists, including the Blue Peter Book Award-winning factual title published in 2018 by b small. His work with authors, illustrators and educators focuses on clear design, hands-on activities and accessible explanations aimed at building confidence across STEM and languages.

Selected works (author): Science Activity Book; Zoology Activity Book (STEM Starters for Kids); Animal Camouflage; Animal Habitats; My First 1000 French Words; My First 1000 Spanish Words.