Connecting UK schools with authors open to visits and workshops
A simple way for schools to discover authors and for authors to make themselves visible to educators across the UK.
Why Authors Hub UK exists?
Authors Hub UK was created by ThinkingBigger after years of working closely with schools, educators, authors and creatives. During this time, we’ve seen just how powerful author visits can be, and also how difficult it often is for schools to discover the right authors, and for authors to be visible beyond their immediate networks.
Authors Hub UK is a discovery platform designed to make that connection easier. It helps schools across the UK find authors who are open to delivering talks, workshops and creative sessions, while giving authors a clear, transparent way to be discovered by educators. Simply put, it exists to bridge that gap.
Authors Hub UK is free for schools to use.
Authors can choose between a standard listing or an optional featured profile. Income from featured profiles helps sustain the platform and directly supports BrainyBudz CIC, which works with neurodivergent young people and adults to build inclusive creative community spaces.
Choose the path that fits you best to get started.
Please note that ThinkingBigger provides this platform to support discovery and connection only. All bookings, safeguarding checks, and agreements are the responsibility of schools and authors directly.
Authors Hub UK is part of a wider ecosystem of education, creativity and social impact initiatives developed through ThinkingBigger and its partners.
This includes work with CICs and charities supporting neurodivergent young people and families, where creativity, storytelling and access to the arts play a central role.
One of these initiatives is BrainyBudz CIC, which focuses on inclusive education, wellbeing and community-led support.
You can learn more about BrainyBudz CIC and its mission here.