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Paddy Kempshall

Children's magazine, book and script writing

ABOUT ME

A graduate of the PPA Editorial Diploma, and BSME Editor of the Year nominee, I have excellent writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the children's publishing market.

I am an experienced and creative Editor with a proven track record of directing and developing innovative, market-leading titles.

 

I have also written scripts for multiple BAFTA nominated and award-winning children's TV shows, as well as a couple of my own picture books.

With 25 years experience of publishing both books and magazines for children, I have also been writing for children's TV since 2010.

 

Formerly the Editor of CBeebies Weekly magazine at BBC Worldwide, I am now Egmont's Global Creative 
Managing Editor for magazines.

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PUBLISHED WORK

My most recent work includes a best-selling Star Wars book for Bonnier.

For Studio Press; Bonnier

My scriptwriting commissions include:

 

Sketches and episodes for BAFTA award-winning Justin's House (Series1& 2) and BAFTA nominated Gigglebiz (Series 2).   ​

Multiple episodes for Digby Dragon, NumtumsSomething Special (Series 8), Kerwhizz and the Marco Polo learning app.

For HarperCollins

For BBC Worldwide

PETE'S MAGIC PANTS

Illustration: Chris Chatterton

 

Publication Date: May 4th, 2017

 

Join Pete on his second amazing adventure – a high seas journey aboard the Flying Fowl, a ship crewed
entirely by chickens...

Can Pete help Cap’n Ted find the lost treasure of Long John Silverside? He’ll have to make his way past mischievous mermaids, snappy sharks, whooshing whirlpools and even outwit a HUGE octopus!

Perfect for children age 3 years and up who will love the action-packed stories full of silly situations and hair-raising close shaves.

 

A fantastic bedtime story and also a great way to encourage children who are potty training to wear their very own magic pants. 
 

When young Pete finds a suitcase packed with amazing MAGIC PANTS no one could predict
the adventures that will unfurl! In this, his first adventure, Pete's magic pants pelt him back to prehistoric times - wow! He quickly makes friends with a Dino Baby, but can he escape the
T. rex? And will he find the Dino Dada in time?

 

This stupendous series from a fresh children's duo pairs bold and colourful
artwork with hilarious and action-packed stories to fire the imagination, plus
some pant-tastic stickers too!

Published
Pants

CONTACT

Feel free to email me to discuss your editorial or writing needs and how I can help.

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