New Children’s Author

Do you have a childhood dream you are still waiting to fulfil? That was how I felt when I retired from my teaching career as a Deputy Head of a large primary school in Surrey. I had longed to be a children’s author ever since I sat at the top of a tall elm tree in my garden in East London and made-up stories in my head. We moved to Werrington three years ago to support elderly relatives and I put my energy, teaching experience and creativity into fulfilling my dream to provide quality, children's story books which support parents and teachers to raise youngsters’ self-esteem. They are aimed at three to eight-year-olds, although the reviews state the theme is applicable to all ages and abilities.

Two books are already published; ‘Oh No Charlie Farley!’ (theme: everyone is special and unique) and ‘Don’t be Scared Charlie Farley!’ (theme: discovering courage inside to face fears), with a third ‘You Can’t Play Charlie Farley!’ (theme: being yourself rather than trying to fit into ‘group’ expectations), due out in early 2022.

I am available for author interviews or storytelling sessions in schools or community groups, either virtually or preferably, in person. Each visit will be tailor-made to suit the age and context of the audience and on the ‘School visits’ page on my website www.elainesladebooks.com there are ideas of possible content and a booking enquiry form to contact me to discuss ideas about what could be included in the visit.

Details and opportunity to buy books (RRP £10) at: www.elainesladebooks.com