World Book Day is on the horizon once again, a time when the whole of planet Earth comes together to celebrate the incredible, inspirational stories that are found in books.

To help teachers and parents make the most of this year’s event, we’ve pulled together 10 of the most incredible and inspiring children’s authors, together with some ideas on using their work in your class or at home.

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