ABOUT

ABOUT JO

Hi, I’m Jo, an author-in-training and happy book dragon.

I’ve always loved books, and now that my three children are fully grown, I’m focusing on writing books as well as reading them.

I’ve always believed in the power of stories to help us navigate the world and our place in it, and I’m passionate about the benefits and importance of reading for children.

On this site, you’ll find:

  • Reading lists and book recommendations for children

  • Printable reading trackers, colouring pages and other tools to encourage reading habits

  • Gentle tips on how to raise a reader

  • Honest insights from my journey as an unpublished author

Whether you're here to find new books for your child, to follow along as I write mine, or simply to share your love of children’s literature, you’re so welcome here.

Jo xox

P.S. Below you’ll find some quick facts about me so we can get to know each other better, and more about Little Book Dragons

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ME?

Here are some quick facts to help us get to know each other better…

  • I’m English, married to a lovely New Zealander I met in Hong Kong, and have 3 grown children (19, 24, 26)

  • I have lived in 7 different countries (so far) - England, Germany, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Scotland, Fiji, New Zealand - and far too many houses to count!

  • I’ve studied Children’s Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism and Shakespeare

  • I am also a qualified Yoga Teacher (Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Postnatal, + Meditation), Baby Massage & Story Massage Instructor and Life Coach

    I was once the singer Enya’s hand double in a music video

  • I have chronic headaches, which can make life challenging, and also have a bunch of food allergies - thankfully not chocolate

  • Three of my favourite authors are Philippa Gregory, Belinda Alexandra, and Julia Quinn

  • My favourite books growing up were The Black Cauldron series, The Worst Witch, and The Bogwoppit

  • If I’m at a party, you’ll find me nosing around the host’s bookshelf or cuddling their dog or cat

  • I think bookshops and libraries are the greatest places on earth

  • I also love Autumn, Christmas, the smell of rain, cosy socks, oversized jumpers, welly walks, hot chocolate, snuggling under a blanket, and books, books, and more books!

About ‘Little Book Dragons’

As well as writing my own books and sharing my love of reading and writing, I’m also on a (gentle) mission to help parents raise the next generation of Book Dragons.

Why Book Dragons? Because Book Worms sound way less fun! I like to think of kids growing up to see books as their own special treasure and fiercely protecting them and their right to read.

In the Little Book Dragons section of the website, you’ll find sections for different ages (from 0-10+), plenty of resources to help you start reading to your kids, encourage them to keep reading as they get older and understand how reading can give your child a headstart in life.

You can also join my FREE Little Book Dragon Library to access even more support and connect with me over on Instagram - I’d love you to say Hi!