Hello, I’m Lucy Reynolds! A children’s author and book creator with a love of poetry and nature

Growing up on a small farm in Somerset, I developed my love of nature roaming free in the great outdoors. This fascination with all things wild drew me to study the two great noticers of nature, Thomas Hardy and G.M. Hopkins, for my PhD in nineteenth century poetry at Oxford University. 

From academic research I pursued a career in publishing, thought leadership and project management before launching a career in children’s books where I am represented by wonderful agent, Penny Holroyde.

Today, I write, teach and co-direct the Stepping Into Stories Kids’ Lit Fest in London. Through this work I unlock children’s potential to achieve amazing things through a lifelong love of reading.

I hope you’ll enjoy exploring my website and discovering how we might work together…

“Captivating, enthralling and humorous, Lucy had a wonderful way with the children”
- Librarian, Longacre School

“A favourite for the shelf!”
- Waterstones Newnham

“Lucy has a rare ability to lead, and bring together, teams of diverse people”
- Chair, Herne Hill Forum

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These lucky kiddies were so excited to meet the one and only Kes Gray, internationally acclaimed author of the bestselling ‘Oi Frog’ series! A whopping 620 children entered the Surrey-wide competition to design the inside covers for &ls
Up early to walk the dog ahead of a big writing day, and this was my reward! A meadow sparkling with silken webs, all heavy with dew. So as I work away today, weaving my story, I’ll be thinking of those tiny spiders busily spinning their beauti
Over the moon to have signed a new two-book deal with an incredible children’s publishing team 🎉🥳🙌 Can’t wait to share more details soon. But for now, a very happy day at Author HQ!! #publishing #authorlife #bookdeal #childrensbooks
KIDS’ COMPETITION! Design the inside covers for a beautiful new children’s book that celebrates ancient trees 🌳 #competition #childrensbook #naturelovers #illustrations —- Emily Coady-Stemp @bbcnews BBC News, South East, 8 June 2
Delighted to be invited to judge this year’s whole school poetry competition @barfieldschool 🙌 As part of this annual celebration of poetic writing, each child chooses and recites a poem they love from memory. We were treated to performances
Chuffed to find this little nut in the garden. Dormice chew hazelnuts in a distinctive way, making a smooth inner rim with tooth marks at an angle to the hole. So this little nut could be the sign of a very special mouse making its home in the hedge.
Calling all kids! We’re creating a beautiful children’s picture book that shines the light on Surrey’s magnificent ancient trees. And we need your help! A new competition invites all children aged 4 to 11 living in Surrey to help