Win an exclusive school event with Katie Kirby, creator of Lottie Brooks!

To celebrate the National Year of Reading, we’re giving one primary school in the UK the chance to win an exclusive author event with Katie Kirby, creator of the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks illustrated diary series.

A phenomenon with young readers across the UK, Lottie Brooks is filled with friendship dramas, embarrassing moments and laugh-out-loud relatable tween experiences.

The award-shortlisted series has also become a favourite in classrooms and libraries, winning over dedicated readers and reluctant readers alike with its relatability, humour and honesty.

Whether your pupils are already devoted Lottie fans or you’re looking for a fun and inspiring way to get children excited about reading, this is a competition not to be missed!

The Prize

The winning school will receive a one-hour Lottie Brooks event for Year 5 and/or Year 6 pupils. Katie will introduce new readers to the world of Lottie Brooks, share the inspiration behind the bestselling series and give superfans plenty of behind-the-scenes insights and stories.

The winning school will be updated by the 22^nd September and must be able to host the Lottie Brooks event with Katie Kirby on the 30^th September, 1^st or 5^th October.

The winner must claim their prize within 48 hours of the promoter sending notification.

How to Enter

We’re inviting pupils to get creative and share their love of reading:

• As a class, write a one sentence review of your favourite Lottie Brooks book, showcasing why you’re a Lottie Brooks fan!
• The teacher or school representative can submit the entry on behalf of the class by 16th September.
• To win the competition, the school of the class or pupil entering must be signed up to the Learning Management System (LMS) for the National Year of Reading.
• The LMS is a free online platform that houses the official schools and settings offer as part of the National Year of Reading. It gives schools access to termly cycles of resources, CPD, and opportunities like this competition. Sign up for free here.
• If you’re a school – if you haven’t signed up yet, it’s quick, easy and free. It houses everything you need for the National Year of Reading.
• If you’re a parent or carer – please check with your child’s school to see if they are signed up, or encourage them to register so your child can take part.