Anna James

Anna James is a writer and journalist from Northumberland who currently lives in north London. She's the author of two fantasy adventure series for 7+ readers. Pages & Co is an internationally bestselling series of six books about a magical bookshop where readers can travel inside of books to meet characters including Alice in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Robin Hood and the Greek gods. The Age of Enchantment is the first of a four book fantasy series called the Chronicles of Whetherwhy, about a magical island where magic grows from the changing seasons. Anna has formerly been a school librarian, books journalist (including as the Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor at ELLE UK) and literary scout. She hosts literary events and panels for festivals and bookshops, as well as writing about theatre for The Stage and WhatsOnStage. Her podcast, Bookwandering, features her in conversation with other creatives about their most beloved children's books.