Hazel Allan
Hazel Allan previously worked with underprivileged children to tackle the problem of low literacy levels. She has also worked with children on the verge of exclusion from secondary school, and has a keen interest in literacy issues.
Hazel is a confident and natural storyteller, and uses storytelling as a way to engage children, and to stimulate interest in reading and books.
She lives in Edinburgh with her young son.
Books by Hazel Allan:
Bree McCready and the Half-Heart Locket
Bree McCready and the Flame of Irenus
Emma Barnes
Award-winning author, Emma Barnes, grew up in Edinburgh.
Her books have been translated into several languages, and broadcast on BBC Radio.She regularly visits schools, libraries and festivals, sharing her passion for books and reading.
Books by Emma Barnes:
How (Not) To Make Bad Children Good: (August 2011)
Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher:(New edition: August 2011)
Matt Cartney
When he’s not working and writing, Matt is an intrepid traveller, and has documented his travels with a series of stunning photographs from Morocco and the Atlas Mountains.
He expands his readings with anecdotes about his adventures. A previous attempt to reach Nepal by motorbike in aid of Save the Children, had to be abandoned in the final stages, when he was advised that the route he was taking through Iran was too dangerous.
Matt Cartney is also a keen snow-boarder and mountaineer.
Books by Matt Cartney: The Sons of Rissouli (2011)
Keith Charters
Keith Charters is the author of the enormously popular ‘Lee’ books, and is a frequently requested presenter, usually visiting over 150 schools throughout the UK and Ireland every year. One memorable event saw 1,500 schoolchildren attend a launch over two days.
His first novel, Lee and the Consul Mutants reached Number One in The Herald Children’s Bestsellers.
Keith Charters lives in Glasgow with his family.
Books by Keith Charters:
Lee and the Consul Mutants
Lee Goes for Gold
Lee’s Holiday Showdown
Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon
Nick Green
Nick Green grew up in the south-east of England. He later studied in Edinburgh, where he spent more time writing than studying.
His debut novel, the critically acclaimed,The Cat Kin, was republished by Strident in 2009, and the long and eagerly awaited sequel, Cat’s Paw will be published in 2011.
Nick Green lives with his wife and family and lots of cats.
Books by Nick Green: The Cat Kin
Cat’s Paw (October: 2011)
Cathy MacPhail
