Roy Apps, Children's Author, Scriptwriter, Dramatist, Lyricist

What readers say:

'I laughed so much my
socks almost came off.'
Hannah, Sussex

'I giggled all night.''
Shimon, London

What teachers say:

''Engaging and inspiring.'
Literacy Coordinator,
Essex

What the papers say:
'A children's writer with
style.'
The Mail on Sunday

'Roy Apps has a way with
words that brings the
past vividly to life.'
Junior Bookshelf

Roy Apps is the author of 55 children's books. His new series
Dream to Win was launched in September 2008.

Roy has also written 60-odd TV scripts and 60 not-so-odd ones. He is
one of only four writers to have received a personal BAFTA Children's Film
& Television Writers' Award. Currently, he is writing for a new animation
series, Casper's Scare School.

He visits schools, libraries, bookshops and Arts Festivals all over the
country.

He leads writing projects for all ages and has helped young writers create
books, plays, films, poetry, podcasts, musical theatre and opera.

In 2007, Roy was Visiting Writer at The National Gallery, London.

During the Summer Term 2008, Roy was
Resident Writer with Opera House Music
Projects, creating Socca Op'ra! with three
Primary Schools in East London. The
project is supported by West Ham United
Football Club.

To find out more about Roy's books click here

To find out more about Roy's television writing click here

To find out more about Roy's visits and writing workshops click here

To find out more about Roy's schools' musicals click here