Please make sure you add a return address to letters and check your email address is correct on the contact page, or I won’t be able to reply! Do you visit schools? If you’ve emailed me I normally reply within a week or two. If you’ve sent a letter to me at my publisher they can take a while to reach me, especially at the moment when their offices haven’t been open and staffed as normal. I hope you understand, and I’m sure you’d rather have another book from me! I wrote a fan letter to you but haven’t received a reply. Not all authors are born performers, which means videos take time, planning, multiple takes and upload time. A 2-3 minute video might not seem like a big ask but it inevitably takes longer. I’m so sorry, but due to my workload I can no longer grant these sorts of requests. Will you make a short video to inspire my students?

There are also posters available for download here and here. However, I’ve got a printable download on what reading means to me which would be perfect for your display. I’m really happy to be asked, and I think it’s wonderful that you’re so passionate about getting children reading! Due to volume of requests and costs, I’m not able to send personalised messages for these (I do always reply to fan letters though, see below). Can you send a message or material for my class/library display?

Please read these before getting in touch: I’m a teacher keen to inspire my students to read.

The long weekend savita kalhan