Piers Torday
@pierstorday.bsky.social
Children’s writer - books include The Last Wild, There May Be A Castle and Midnight Treasure. Plays include Box of Delights (RSC)
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Piers Torday
@pierstorday.bsky.social
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Piers Torday makes Barrington Stoke debut with 'funny and uplifting' story
Piers Torday is making his Barrington Stoke debut with a ’funny and uplifting’ children’s story.
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It isn't official until it's in The Bookseller! My debut novel with Barrington Stoke, Letters To A Dog, will be out in May 2025. Rumours that I employed a ghostwriter were firmly denied by the writer in question as he savaged my ankle. But I may have used CAI (Canine Intelligence)... #kidlituk
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Gordon Johnstone, Scottish AI Alliance & Piers Torday The Society of Authors on AI & Sustainability. #GenerativeAI may be a transformational force - but it comes at a huge physical cost to the planet thro' data centre power & water usage, rare minerals, human rights. #GreenLibraries
October 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Gordon Johnstone, Scottish AI Alliance & Piers Torday The Society of Authors on AI & Sustainability. #GenerativeAI may be a transformational force - but it comes at a huge physical cost to the planet thro' data centre power & water usage, rare minerals, human rights. #GreenLibraries
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I’ve updated my Halloween book recommendations blogpost, adding in some recently published titles.
Happy spooky season reading!
#UkKidLit
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Happy spooky season reading!
#UkKidLit
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October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I’ve updated my Halloween book recommendations blogpost, adding in some recently published titles.
Happy spooky season reading!
#UkKidLit
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Happy spooky season reading!
#UkKidLit
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@pierstorday.bsky.social at #LibraryCon #QUB with us @librariesni.bsky.social talking about writing for children, werewolves, vampires and the thrill of the dark With #RBKelly and @petercinnamond.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
@pierstorday.bsky.social at #LibraryCon #QUB with us @librariesni.bsky.social talking about writing for children, werewolves, vampires and the thrill of the dark With #RBKelly and @petercinnamond.bsky.social
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I’m a fourth-generation Londoner. My great-grandparents came here in the 1890s and 1900s fleeing persecution in Eastern Europe. Those who didn’t flee then all died in the Holocaust.
London has been a welcoming, exciting, forward-looking, opportunity-filled, richly INTERESTING home for 135 years.
London has been a welcoming, exciting, forward-looking, opportunity-filled, richly INTERESTING home for 135 years.
I love London so much. So much.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world?
Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.
In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I’m a fourth-generation Londoner. My great-grandparents came here in the 1890s and 1900s fleeing persecution in Eastern Europe. Those who didn’t flee then all died in the Holocaust.
London has been a welcoming, exciting, forward-looking, opportunity-filled, richly INTERESTING home for 135 years.
London has been a welcoming, exciting, forward-looking, opportunity-filled, richly INTERESTING home for 135 years.
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That sounds amazing,perfect timing for Halloween! 🎃 Love how you’re blending courage, hope, and storytelling for kids.
September 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
That sounds amazing,perfect timing for Halloween! 🎃 Love how you’re blending courage, hope, and storytelling for kids.
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I don't just make this stuff up. This is a wee taster of the very real @pierstorday.bsky.social talking about writing for children and for theatre - and in the full ep sharing some lovely and funny stories about all the fails before the success. Ep is right here: offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
September 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I don't just make this stuff up. This is a wee taster of the very real @pierstorday.bsky.social talking about writing for children and for theatre - and in the full ep sharing some lovely and funny stories about all the fails before the success. Ep is right here: offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Calling ALL SCHOOLS 📢
Next month I will be doing a FREE virtual webinar with @waterstoneskids.bsky.social
Yrs 5 -7, presenting #MidnightTreasure & #WolfCrown, just in time for Halloween! Courage, hope & how to tell your own story.
Sign up below + pls share!
www.waterstones.com/events/virtu...
Next month I will be doing a FREE virtual webinar with @waterstoneskids.bsky.social
Yrs 5 -7, presenting #MidnightTreasure & #WolfCrown, just in time for Halloween! Courage, hope & how to tell your own story.
Sign up below + pls share!
www.waterstones.com/events/virtu...
September 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Calling ALL SCHOOLS 📢
Next month I will be doing a FREE virtual webinar with @waterstoneskids.bsky.social
Yrs 5 -7, presenting #MidnightTreasure & #WolfCrown, just in time for Halloween! Courage, hope & how to tell your own story.
Sign up below + pls share!
www.waterstones.com/events/virtu...
Next month I will be doing a FREE virtual webinar with @waterstoneskids.bsky.social
Yrs 5 -7, presenting #MidnightTreasure & #WolfCrown, just in time for Halloween! Courage, hope & how to tell your own story.
Sign up below + pls share!
www.waterstones.com/events/virtu...
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New podcast ep klaxon! Award-winning children's author & playwright @pierstorday.bsky.social shares the fascinating failures that led to his writing success with clips performed by @joxvox.bsky.social @kennyblyth.bsky.social @helgwyn.bsky.social & David Lane Pusey offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
Piers Torday - Children's Novelist & Playwright
Former TV writer Piers Torday shares pieces of his failed writing projects in various genres before becoming an award-winning children's novelist and playwright
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September 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New podcast ep klaxon! Award-winning children's author & playwright @pierstorday.bsky.social shares the fascinating failures that led to his writing success with clips performed by @joxvox.bsky.social @kennyblyth.bsky.social @helgwyn.bsky.social & David Lane Pusey offcutsdrawer.com/piers-torday
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The real 'two tier' divide in British politics is between the wife of a Conservative councillor calling for refugees to be burnt alive, being treated as a brave 'political prisoner', and the protestors calling for the end of mass starvation and genocide, being treated as domestic terrorists
'Anywhere But Here': How Britain's Anti-Migrant Media Consensus Is Crowding Out the Truth
Britain's longstanding traditions of tolerance and compassion are being suppressed in favour of a media-driven campaign of anti-migrant hate
www.adambienkov.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The real 'two tier' divide in British politics is between the wife of a Conservative councillor calling for refugees to be burnt alive, being treated as a brave 'political prisoner', and the protestors calling for the end of mass starvation and genocide, being treated as domestic terrorists
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Finished all tasks for the working week, so it’s time to relax and continue to read about rabbits and a great Terribleness! Excellent storytelling by @pierstorday.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Finished all tasks for the working week, so it’s time to relax and continue to read about rabbits and a great Terribleness! Excellent storytelling by @pierstorday.bsky.social
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A very fun #mg read about a boy who really wants a dog from thedogs home so writes it a letter...And then receives a reply!👦🐶📝
#BookReview: #LettersToADog by Piers Torday
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August 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A very fun #mg read about a boy who really wants a dog from thedogs home so writes it a letter...And then receives a reply!👦🐶📝
#BookReview: #LettersToADog by Piers Torday
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#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks
#BookReview: #LettersToADog by Piers Torday
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"This funny, heartbreaking and uplifting short novel brims with the emotional intelligence we expect from a master storyteller and animal lover." Amazing to see @pierstorday.bsky.social's #LettersToADog in the @newstatesman.com's best children's books for summer! www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
The best children’s books for summer 2025
Our action-packed list will thrill readers whether they’re three or 13.
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August 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"This funny, heartbreaking and uplifting short novel brims with the emotional intelligence we expect from a master storyteller and animal lover." Amazing to see @pierstorday.bsky.social's #LettersToADog in the @newstatesman.com's best children's books for summer! www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...
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along with a grown up - it has charming illustrations too.
The AdventureMice series by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre are brilliant, funny, richly illustrated plot and character driven stories that are good for bedtime or for children just starting to read independently. Their island location make
The AdventureMice series by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre are brilliant, funny, richly illustrated plot and character driven stories that are good for bedtime or for children just starting to read independently. Their island location make
July 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
along with a grown up - it has charming illustrations too.
The AdventureMice series by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre are brilliant, funny, richly illustrated plot and character driven stories that are good for bedtime or for children just starting to read independently. Their island location make
The AdventureMice series by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre are brilliant, funny, richly illustrated plot and character driven stories that are good for bedtime or for children just starting to read independently. Their island location make
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You don't need us for that Piers!
However, so you can say that it isn't JUST you for the recommendations,
For the very young, Big Red Dragon by Jane Newberry has rhymes for all around the year including some summer holiday themed poems, with suggested actions, that young children can learn to chant
However, so you can say that it isn't JUST you for the recommendations,
For the very young, Big Red Dragon by Jane Newberry has rhymes for all around the year including some summer holiday themed poems, with suggested actions, that young children can learn to chant
July 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
You don't need us for that Piers!
However, so you can say that it isn't JUST you for the recommendations,
For the very young, Big Red Dragon by Jane Newberry has rhymes for all around the year including some summer holiday themed poems, with suggested actions, that young children can learn to chant
However, so you can say that it isn't JUST you for the recommendations,
For the very young, Big Red Dragon by Jane Newberry has rhymes for all around the year including some summer holiday themed poems, with suggested actions, that young children can learn to chant
Sharing reading tips on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social in about an hour or so… any great summer reads for children to recommend? #kidsbooksuk
I’m back presenting @listentotimesradio.bsky.social Sun 1pm - 4pm
📚 @pierstorday.bsky.social on how we get kids to read this summer
🐝 Are urban beekeepers are doing more harm than good?
🚕 @watsoncomedian.bsky.social on his new novel – about an Uber driver
And much more! Do tune in…
📚 @pierstorday.bsky.social on how we get kids to read this summer
🐝 Are urban beekeepers are doing more harm than good?
🚕 @watsoncomedian.bsky.social on his new novel – about an Uber driver
And much more! Do tune in…
July 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Sharing reading tips on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social in about an hour or so… any great summer reads for children to recommend? #kidsbooksuk
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If you’re looking for something fun, mysterious, mind-boggling, or just generally amazing to read this month, then head over to our website and check out what we were reading in June! We just know that you’ll find something great on our list 😍
www.libraries4schools.com/2025/07/08/b...
#BookSky
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Monthly Book Recommendations: June 2025 | Libraries 4 Schools
Book Recommendations: June 2025 | Whether you're looking for fun, mystery, or underwater creatures, we've got you covered with our June reads!
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July 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If you’re looking for something fun, mysterious, mind-boggling, or just generally amazing to read this month, then head over to our website and check out what we were reading in June! We just know that you’ll find something great on our list 😍
www.libraries4schools.com/2025/07/08/b...
#BookSky
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#BookSky
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It was an absolute treat to get to pop up again at Chalke #HistoryFestival yesterday - nice big audience and lots of really smart questions!
h/t to @pierstorday.bsky.social for the pics.
#CHF2025
h/t to @pierstorday.bsky.social for the pics.
#CHF2025
June 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It was an absolute treat to get to pop up again at Chalke #HistoryFestival yesterday - nice big audience and lots of really smart questions!
h/t to @pierstorday.bsky.social for the pics.
#CHF2025
h/t to @pierstorday.bsky.social for the pics.
#CHF2025
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Great launch last night for @cressidacowell.bsky.social's new book, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL. Here we are with @pierstorday.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Great launch last night for @cressidacowell.bsky.social's new book, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL. Here we are with @pierstorday.bsky.social
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Just a few of our authors' signings and events at fabulous independent bookshops this year!
@lindsaygalvin.bsky.social
@booknookhove.bsky.social @welbooks.bsky.social @pierstorday.bsky.social @dansmithauthor.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @booksaremybag.bsky.social (2/3)
@lindsaygalvin.bsky.social
@booknookhove.bsky.social @welbooks.bsky.social @pierstorday.bsky.social @dansmithauthor.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @booksaremybag.bsky.social (2/3)
June 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Just a few of our authors' signings and events at fabulous independent bookshops this year!
@lindsaygalvin.bsky.social
@booknookhove.bsky.social @welbooks.bsky.social @pierstorday.bsky.social @dansmithauthor.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @booksaremybag.bsky.social (2/3)
@lindsaygalvin.bsky.social
@booknookhove.bsky.social @welbooks.bsky.social @pierstorday.bsky.social @dansmithauthor.bsky.social @drakebookshop.bsky.social @booksaremybag.bsky.social (2/3)
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Which books were we discussing in our celebration assembly yesterday with children, staff & families?
📖 Our Wartime Street
📖 Rise of Invisidog @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
📖 Letters to a Dog @pierstorday.bsky.social
📖 Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist
📖 Felix and the Future Agency
📖 Wild
📖 Our Wartime Street
📖 Rise of Invisidog @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
📖 Letters to a Dog @pierstorday.bsky.social
📖 Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist
📖 Felix and the Future Agency
📖 Wild
May 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Which books were we discussing in our celebration assembly yesterday with children, staff & families?
📖 Our Wartime Street
📖 Rise of Invisidog @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
📖 Letters to a Dog @pierstorday.bsky.social
📖 Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist
📖 Felix and the Future Agency
📖 Wild
📖 Our Wartime Street
📖 Rise of Invisidog @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
📖 Letters to a Dog @pierstorday.bsky.social
📖 Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist
📖 Felix and the Future Agency
📖 Wild
I am so delighted and proud to finally reveal that The Last Wild is going to be a PLAY - adapted by Jude Christian and directed by Rachel Bagshaw, Artistic Director of the Unicorn Theatre, who are co-producing the show with @nationaltheatre.org.uk -to open in London 2027 then tour primary schools
April 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I am so delighted and proud to finally reveal that The Last Wild is going to be a PLAY - adapted by Jude Christian and directed by Rachel Bagshaw, Artistic Director of the Unicorn Theatre, who are co-producing the show with @nationaltheatre.org.uk -to open in London 2027 then tour primary schools
So important to me to show boys learning to express complex, vulnerable and honest feelings in stories - thanks @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social for highlighting that in Letters to a Dog ❤️🐶
What a heartfelt, empathetic read Letters to a Dog @pierstorday.bsky.social is - I’m mentioning it during @empathylabuk.bsky.social’s webinar on Monday as it’s excellent for boys’ emotions. Out 8/5 for 9+. Thanks @barringtonstoke.bsky.social 🐶
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April 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
So important to me to show boys learning to express complex, vulnerable and honest feelings in stories - thanks @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social for highlighting that in Letters to a Dog ❤️🐶
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For the wonderful Eva Ibbotson's 100 birthday, I talked to her children about her.
www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
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The remarkable Eva Ibbotson — remembered by her children
The beloved author of stories for adults and children would have been 100 this year. Nicolette Jones speaks to Ibbotson’s family about her extraordinary life and the writing it inspired
www.thetimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
For the wonderful Eva Ibbotson's 100 birthday, I talked to her children about her.
www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
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This is such a beautiful book of letters from Jamie in hospital waiting for a big operation to Dog languishing in a Dogs' Home. About grief, love and communication, it's warm, genuine and funny. Adults beware: it will make you cry! @pierstorday.bsky.social #AliceMcKinley @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This is such a beautiful book of letters from Jamie in hospital waiting for a big operation to Dog languishing in a Dogs' Home. About grief, love and communication, it's warm, genuine and funny. Adults beware: it will make you cry! @pierstorday.bsky.social #AliceMcKinley @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
"A gorgeous novella...very, very funny and utterly heartbreaking" - thanks to @jacquisydney.bsky.social for this fabulous review of my @barringtonstoke.bsky.social debut, #LetterstoaDog, out next month!
The beautiful story of brokenhearted Jamie, who writes to the dog he wishes were his from his hospital bed, Letters to a Dog by @pierstorday.bsky.social, illustrated by Alice McKinley, is a must-read. Out 08/05 from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
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Letters to a Dog by Piers Torday, illustrated by Alice McKinley
Cover illustration © 2025 Alice McKinley I’ve not always been a dog person – for much of my life I was really scared of them but when my then employing school decided to put getting a s…
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April 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"A gorgeous novella...very, very funny and utterly heartbreaking" - thanks to @jacquisydney.bsky.social for this fabulous review of my @barringtonstoke.bsky.social debut, #LetterstoaDog, out next month!