Scholastic Schools Live: Virtual reading events for Scholastic schools
Celebrate reading with your favourite authors and illustrators! Join us for a new programme of virtual events for primary schools. Featuring writing workshops, drawalongs and more, there are regular events running for all ages throughout the school term. Read our frequently asked questions.
When you register for an event, you will also receive an exclusive discount code for the book that the event is about if you opt in to receive emails from Scholastic.
Sign up to the latest events here! To stay informed about our future events, make sure you’re signed up to the Scholastic newsletter.
Join us for festive fun!
Register for events
Festive Doodling with Liz Pichon and Tom Gates
Friday 1st December, 11AM
It’s the first of December and time to get festive! Join Liz Pichon to talk all things Tom Gates, her new book FIVE STAR STORIES plus some very special seasonal doodles!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
Festive Live Drawing with Thiago de Moraes
Monday 4th December, 11AM
Want to see Boudicca eating her Christmas dinner? Or Julius Caesar making mince pies? Then join author and illustrator Thiago de Moraes for this fun, interactive live drawing session. You will also learn about Thiago’s latest book, DISCOVERY ATLAS.
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
SECONDARY SCHOOLS | Stocking Thrillers: How to Create a Mystery
Tuesday 5th December, 2PM
What makes a good mystery? Learn from the very best in this session dedicated to YA thriller writing. Sarah Naughton, author of YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, and Aleema Omotoni, author of EVERYONE’S THINKING IT, will discuss how to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
The Firefly’s Light – Nature Facts and Draw Along with Sarah Horne
Wednesday 6th December, 11AM
Ever wondered how fireflies light up the sky? Join Sarah Horne, author and illustrator of The Firefly’s Light, to find out about biomimicry – how humans have been inspired by observing the amazing innovations of the natural world. Sarah will be doing a nature-inspired draw along so make sure to bring pencils and paper!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
Storytime and Draw Along at Santa’s Marvellous Mechanical Workshop!
Thursday 7th December, 11AM
Join Vashti Hardy and Katie Cottle, creators of the brand-new festive picture book Santa’s Marvellous Mechanical Workshop, for some Christmas fun! Be transported to Santa’s workshop in this special story time and draw along session and find out how the power of your imagination can make Christmas extra magical – and learn how to draw your own Elfbot!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
Winter Doodling Fun with Emer Stamp!
Friday 8th December, 11AM
Join Emer Stamp, author of THE UNBELIEVABLE TOP SECRET DIARY OF PIG, for some doodling fun! Meet Pig and read his extraordinary diary, in the brand-new colour edition of the hilarious series! Learn how to draw the unforgettable farmyard characters in the book and find out how Emer’s struggles with writing at school somehow led to her career as…a writer!
PIG: THE SUPER AMAZING DIARY OF PIG is out now in colour!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
The Snowman and the Robin by Michael Foreman, OBE
Monday 11th December, 11AM
This Christmas, join national treasure, Michael Foreman OBE, for a wintery tale of wonder and wisdom. Beloved author and illustrator, Michael Foreman will be reading from his new book, The Snowman and the Robin, about a snowman exploring the streets of London at night guided by his robin friend. Dedicated to his friend, Raymond Briggs, this new wintertime classic features gorgeously painted cityscapes that capture the magic of London at night from the snowy guards at Buckingham Palace to the dazzling Christmas lights in Piccadilly Circus. Michael will be sharing early sketches and how the characters evolved over the course of creating the book.
Michael will also be looking at some of his favourite snowmen and other delightfully festive characters that have inspired him, and many other literary works, over the years. After all, who doesn’t love a snowman? They are short-lived, but timeless.
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
Join Geri Halliwell-Horner for an empowering adventure and competition
Monday 11th December, 2PM
It’s time to find your power with iconic Spice Girl and gripping children’s author Geri Halliwell-Horner.
Join Geri to get inspired by Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen, her story filled with empowerment, adventure, history and a new kind of hero. “A brilliant read, so inventive and exciting” Jacqueline Wilson
When Rosie Frost is sent to Bloodstone Island—home to a school for extraordinary children and a sanctuary for endangered species – she must navigate friendships, secrets, danger and the mysterious Falcon Queen Games…
Find out about The Falcon Queen Rules and enter our competition to create your own Rule for life!
Free cross-curricular teaching resources show how the themes of history, nature and adventure can be used in the classroom.
Please note, this is a previously recorded event, originally broadcast in October 2023.
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
How Well Do You Know Your Norse Mythology? With Anika Hussain
Tuesday 12th December, 11AM
Test out your Norse folktale knowledge in this fun, interactive quiz! Hosted by Anika Hussain, author of Norse Folktales, Myths and Legends, learn about Scandinavian lore, from the legends of Loki and Thor to lesser-known stories. Prepare yourself to be whisked away to Scandinavia this winter!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
A Festive Treasure Hunt with Lisa Thompson, Author of The Treasure Hunt
Wednesday 13th December, 11AM
Join acclaimed author Lisa Thompson for a session dedicated to her new novel, THE TREASURE HUNTERS, with a special festive spin! Tune in for live reading, interactive activity and top writing tips
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
Winter Fun with Fiona Barker
Thursday 14th December, 11AM
Re-visit a winter favourite in this special pre-recorded session. Join Fiona Barker for some wintery fun in this session inspired by her new picture book I Definitely Don’t Like Winter! Read along in this laugh out loud story about two squirrel friends and then learn how to draw Hoog, one of the characters in the book!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
The Great Reindeer Rescue with Stephen Mangan and Anita Mangan
Friday 15th December, 11AM
Celebrate the brand new silly festive adventure from brother-sister duo Stephen Mangan and Anita Mangan. In this session you’ll hear about the story of The Great Reindeer Rescue and find out what it’s like to work with your sibling. Expect lots of laughs, storytelling and live drawing,
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
Festive Fun with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Monday 18th December, 11AM
Join the UK’s number one picture book pair Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler for a show filled with stories and drawing. Look out for TABBY MCTAT, the purr-fect heartwarming adventure that will also be an animated film on BBC One and BBC iplayer at Christmas!
Password: FESTIVEFUN
Register now
