Past Mr Dilly Meets – Free Virtual Author Visits for Primary Schools
Relive the magic of Mr Dilly Meets – inspiring, free & fun online author visits for your classroom.
Over the past four years, over a quarter of a million of primary school pupils have laughed, learned, and been inspired by Mr Dilly Meets: live-streamed events featuring best-selling children’s authors, award-winning poets, and brilliant illustrators.
Here you can watch this year’s Mr Dilly Meets events on demand — all videos play via YouTube for easy viewing in your classroom. From exciting book readings, class draw alongs to creative ideas, every session is recorded and ready to enjoy anytime.
📺 Looking for more? Explore every Mr Dilly Meets since 2021 in the Mr Dilly Meets Complete YouTube Playlist →
Summer Term 2025 – Mr Dilly Meets Free Virtual Author Visits On Demand
From inspiring poetry and big summer reads to curriculum-linked topics, these live-streamed events brought laughter, learning, and creativity to classrooms across the UK. Now available to rewatch anytime.
Tom Palmer – Women’s EURO 2025 Author Event | KS2 & Early KS3
Celebrate the excitement of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 with bestselling author Tom Palmer and Mr Dilly. Exploring football stories, the history of the women’s game, and how sport can inspire reading and writing. For Ages 8-13
World Environment Day – Stories, Science & STEM | KS2 & Early KS3
Bestselling authors Pari Thomson, Jennifer N.R. Smith, Peter Gallivan, Ben Hoare, and Ben Newell inspire pupils with science, nature, eco-adventures and creativity. For Ages 7–13
Super Summer Storyfest – Big-Name Author KS2 Fun!
Seven inspiring children’s authors including Patrick Ness, Andy Shepherd, Lindsay Galvin, Sophy Henn, Jennifer Claessen, Truly Johnston, and Gabby Dawnay join Mr Dilly for live readings, a draw-along, and a classroom quiz. Perfect for Ages 6–11
May’s Marvellous Authors – 7 Authors, 1 Big KS2 Celebration
Featuring Cornelia Funke, Lui Sit, James Catchpole, Simon Packham, Rachel Chivers Khoo, Rachel Morrisroe, and Fidan Meikle. A diverse, lively celebration of books, stories, and creative inspiration for Ages 7–11
Badgers Are Go! – Stories, Laughs & Live Draw-Along for KS2
Author Susannah Lloyd and illustrator Nici Gregory join Mr Dilly for a fun-packed storytelling and drawing session celebrating Badgers Are Go! For Ages 7–10
Big Book Bonanza! 6 Fantastic Children’s Author KS2 Event
An epic mix of storytelling, Q&A, poetry, and a book quiz with Tamsin Mori, Farhana Islam, Zohra Nabi, Philip Kavvadias, Sangu Mandanna, and A.F. Harrold. Perfect for Ages 7–11
Spring Term 2025 – Author Events for Primary Schools
This term’s line-up featured award-winning writers and illustrators covering everything from history and the environment to funny fiction and big adventures. All free to enjoy on demand.
Neil Sharpson & Justin Worsley – KS1 Children’s Author Fun
A joyful, interactive online event for EYFS & KS1 featuring live readings, a draw-along, and Q&A with picture book creators Neil Sharpson and Justin Worsley — perfect for inspiring a love of stories and art.
Liz Pichon – The Mubbles Live! | KS1 & Early KS2
Bestselling Tom Gates creator Liz Pichon joins Mr Dilly for an unmissable draw-along, storytelling, and Q&A — perfect end-of-week fun for KS1 & lower KS2 that brings reading and creativity to life.
British Science Week 2025 Author Special | KS2 & Early KS3
An inspiring British Science Week live stream for KS2 and early KS3 featuring STEM-themed storytelling, fascinating facts, author Q&A, and a draw-along — perfect for sparking curiosity across science, literacy, and art.
World Wildlife Day 2025 – KS2 Author Event
Discover the wonders of nature and the importance of conservation with authors Jasbinder Bilan, Maria de Jong, and Nicola Baker in this inspiring KS2 event celebrating World Wildlife Day 2025.
Celebrate the Joy of Reading – KS2 Author Special
Join top authors Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre, Nicky Smith Dale, and Jennifer Bell for readings, draw-alongs, and fun in this lively KS2 event celebrating books, stories, and a love of reading.
National Storytelling Week – KS2 Author Celebration
Celebrate National Storytelling Week with readings, draw-alongs, and author Q&As from Jenny McLachlan, Jordan Glover, Leah Williamson, and Jacob North in this magical KS2 event about the power of stories.
Autumn Term 2024
See Every Mr Dilly Meets – 2021 to Today
Want even more inspiration for your classroom? The complete archive includes every Mr Dilly Meets event since 2021 — from author live streams and illustrator draw-alongs to poetry performances and storytelling specials. All past events play directly on YouTube so you can watch them anytime.
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Don’t miss out on Mr Dilly’s next free, fun, and inspirational virtual author visits for schools. Explore the upcoming season’s events and secure your place today.