Amy Jeffs is an art historian specialising in the Middle Ages. In 2019, she gained a PhD in Art History from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, having studied for earlier degrees at the Courtauld Institute of Art and the University of Cambridge. During her PhD Amy co-convened a project researching medieval badges and pilgrim souvenirs at the British Museum. She then worked in the British Library’s department of Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern manuscripts. She is now based in Somerset as a full-time author and artist printmaker. Her first book, STORYLAND: A New Mythology of Britain, was a Sunday Times Bestseller. By offering it here as a children’s book, she hopes to bring medieval stories to young readers, enabling them to populate a familiar landscape with goddesses, Trojans, giants, runaway servants and power-hungry kings.
Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Storyland: Britain began with myths… (children's edition)
Uncover Britain’s lost myths and legends with your class in this beautifully illustrated mythology, supported by downloadable curriculum-linked teaching notes.
From the Trojan heroes who wrestled with giants to Syrian sisters who found refuge in our forests, inspire students to develop a love of our diverse and magical British history, uncovering heroes and monsters right on your doorstep.
Themes: History | Myths & Legends | Medieval Britain | Literacy | Storytelling