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I'm Alice — children's author, editor and author coach. I've written more than 50 books for kids, about everything from art to outer space. I love creating fun, thoughtful books that make big ideas feel really exciting and easy to understand.

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Play with Matisse

This is an art kit with a difference! It includes beautiful coloured paper, templates, ‘picture pockets’ and a mini-book that introduces kids to Matisse’s work. Fun, step-by-step activities guide children to create their own Matisse-inspired masterpieces.

We absolutely loved having Alice visit our school. She had such a warm and gentle presence – the children were completely hooked on everything she said. Each activity (including the assembly) was really engaging and perfectly suited to the different year groups. The children couldn’t stop talking about the visit, and it really sparked their enthusiasm for art and books. We’d definitely recommend a visit from Alice to other schools – it was a fantastic experience for everyone.
– Domenica Wright, Senior Teacher and SENDCO
Without doubt, it is a very good thing that there are bright lights out there like Alice Harman, the book’s inventive writer.
– Frank Viva, The New York Times
I LOVED working with Alice! If you’re thinking about it, do it! It will be one of the best ways you can invest in yourself and your author career.
– Loll Kirby, Children’s author and 1-to-1 coaching client
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Alice is a dream to work with. She has a unique ability for communicating complex ideas to young readers, and is able to compose and edit text that is at once concise and brimming with personality. Matched with rock-solid research skills, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the ability to visualise the end book, Alice is the ultimate children’s author and editor.
– Anna Ridley, Head of Children’s Publishing, Thames & Hudson
We had a wonderful day with Alice. Feedback from children was brilliant, lots of them were inspired to write after her visit. Before the visit, Alice was personable and excellent to communicate with in terms of organising the day. We would highly recommend Alice to other schools who may consider her for a future author visit.
– Luci Gordon, Deputy Headteacher
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Alice is a joy to work with! She combines an exceptionally high level of attention to detail with a playful tone and a natural eye for inclusivity. I would happily trust Alice with all matters editorial, from a simple proofread to commissioning and managing a full project from inception to completion.
– Sam Hutchinson, Publisher, b small