The Best-Kept Secret

Sophie Stewart is a Lancashire-based children’s author and creative writing workshop facilitator. She is the author of The Best-Kept Secret, a story inspired by the region’s landscapes, history and storytelling traditions.

Sophie delivers highly engaging storytelling sessions and creative writing workshops for schools, libraries and community organisations. Her work combines imaginative storytelling, local heritage and place-based inspiration, encouraging children to discover the stories hidden within familiar places.

Known for her immersive and interactive approach, Sophie’s sessions use props, performance and sensory storytelling to bring stories vividly to life. Children take part in collaborative storytelling, role play and creative writing activities designed to spark imagination, develop descriptive writing and build confidence.

Her workshops are widely praised for their energy, originality and ability to inspire even reluctant writers. Sophie regularly delivers author visits, assemblies and creative writing workshops in schools across the UK.