Author

Kathy Weeks

Before starting work on her children’s fiction series, Kathy had quite a few jobs. She has worked on the music counter at WH Smith, been an investment banker, a waitress, a property developer, investigated missing millions for The Sultan of Brunei, founded a successful consulting business, worked for HM Treasury restructuring banks, oh….and cooked dinners at a care home for the elderly.

But her love of writing was sparked when collaborating on the best-selling children’s non-fiction titles You Are Awesome and Dare to be You with Matthew Syed. Kathy believes that children should all have confidence in their own potential, and not be limited by the beliefs they (or others) hold about themselves.

Books by Kathy Weeks

What's New, Harper Drew?: Lights, Drama, Action!

What's New, Harper Drew?: Talent Show Takeover

What's New, Harper Drew?

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What’s New Harper Drew? – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Growing up

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: What's New, Harper Drew?

Packed FULL of mayhem and drama, What’s New, Harper Drew? is a laugh-out-loud series about discovering inner confidence and finding the funny in the everyday, from author Kathy Weeks with illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Dork Diaries.

Themes: | Diary Writing | Comedy Writing | Funny Illustrations | Comedy Performances

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Hachette Schools resources, What Do YOU Think?

What Do You Think – Teaching Resources

Topic: English, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: What Do YOU Think?

Book Creator: Matthew Syed

Get young people thinking critically, rethinking comfortably and communicating effectively in an increasingly opinionated world.

From the author of the bestselling hit You Are Awesome, comes a new positive and empowering guide to help kids form their own opinions and communicate them with confidence and kindness, supported by a range of activities to use in class.

Themes: Critical thinking | Politics | Language | Communication

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Harper Drew – Poster

Topic: English, Growing up

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: What's New, Harper Drew?

Packed FULL of mayhem and drama, What’s New, Harper Drew? is a laugh-out-loud series about discovering inner confidence and finding the funny in the everyday, from author Kathy Weeks with illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Dork Diaries.

Download this fun poster for your classroom.

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