Online Author sessions - UK and Internationally
Online Author sessions - UK and Internationally
School & Community Engagement
Since its development and publication, Mission to the Moon has been shared with schools, community groups and young readers through author talks, online sessions and educational activities. These opportunities have enabled children to explore space, storytelling, creativity and inclusion while engaging directly with the author and illustrator.
School Online Sessions
A number of schools and community groups have taken part in online author sessions, providing opportunities for young readers to learn more about the story, the illustrations and the inspiration behind Mission to the Moon. Discussions often explore themes of space exploration, creativity, accessibility and the process of developing a book from an initial idea through to publication.
Mission to the Moon author sessions are all online and designed to be interactive, engaging and fun. During each session, I read the story to the audience and share the inspiration behind the book, including my interest in astronomy, space exploration and the creative process of writing and illustrating a children's picture book.
Following the reading, children are encouraged to ask questions about the story, the characters, space, illustrations and what it is like to be both an author and illustrator.
For younger age groups, sessions can also include a Mission Patch activity, where children design their own space mission patch inspired by the themes of exploration, teamwork and discovery found within the books.
Sessions may Include
Interactive book readings
Question and answer (Q&A) sessions
Discussion about space exploration and astronomy
Insights into writing and illustrating a children's picture book
Mission Patch design activities for younger age groups
Links to creativity, literacy and STEM learning
Festival appearances
For many children, one of the highlights of a session is receiving a signed copy of Mission to the Moon. Where requested and with parental agreement, personalised copies can be provided following school and community events.
Educational Theme
Mission to the Moon combines storytelling, creativity and space exploration to encourage curiosity and learning. The book supports discussion and activities linked to:
Astronomy and space exploration
STEM learning and scientific discovery
Creativity, art and illustration
Reading, storytelling and literacy
Teamwork, problem solving and imagination
Accessibility, inclusion and representation
Understanding how astronauts live and work in space
Through the story, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas and discover the excitement of learning about our Universe.
Gallery
📷 School sessions
📷 Festival photos
📷 Children participating in activities
📷 Presenting the book
Via video link - Teams, Zoom, FaceTime
School and class reading sessions are available for schools in the UK and USA. Online sessions can also be arranged internationally. If you would like to discuss a visit or event, please get in touch via the contact section of this website.
Book an Online Author session £80
Book a Online Author session $100
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Windham Technical High School, Connecticut, USA
In January 2026, I was invited to share Mission to the Moon with students studying Astronomy at Windham Technical High School in Connecticut. The session was delivered online and included a reading of the book followed by a question-and-answer discussion.
The students asked thoughtful questions about the story, its inspiration and the process of creating and illustrating a children's picture book. It was a pleasure to share the project with a class already exploring astronomy and space science as part of their studies. Windham Technical High School offers Astronomy as part of its science programme, providing students with opportunities to explore our Solar System, stars, galaxies and the wider Universe.
Brighton College Pre-Prep School, Brighton, East Sussex, UK
In March 2026, I shared Mission to the Moon with pupils at Brighton College Pre-Prep School through a series of online sessions for Reception, Nursery and Year 1 classes lasted 45-minutes each. Google Meet was used during the sessions, and the children enjoyed a reading of the book, and took part in a creative Mission Patch activity inspired by the themes of space exploration, teamwork and discovery.
The pupils showed great enthusiasm throughout the sessions, asking questions and engaging with the story and its characters. As part of the programme, 62 copies of Mission to the Moon were personally signed and sent to the school for pupils, helping to create a lasting connection with the book and its message of curiosity, imagination and inclusion.
Silver Sands school, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
In May 2026, Mission to the Moon was shared with students at Silver Sands School in Florida via an online Microsoft Teams session over 45-minutes. Silver Sands School provides educational services for children and young adults with a wide range of additional support needs and disabilities.
The 45-minute session involved two classes of older students. Wearing my Space Camp flight suit, I read Mission to the Moon and introduced a variety of space-themed props created to support the story and characters.
The Mission to the Moon song was also featured during the session, followed by an enthusiastic question-and-answer discussion. It was wonderful to share the story internationally and see the pupils' interest in space exploration, creativity and discovery.
