Jellybean
EVE AINSWORTH
award winning Author
Eve Ainsworth
I’m an award-winning author for children and adults, experienced school speaker and creative workshop co-ordinator. I have appeared at several festivals as a speaker, including Hay-on-Wye (2016), Oxford (2016), Highgate & Hampstead (2015) and Chichester. I am happy to hold author talks or run creative workshops within schools and other arenas. I am experienced in supporting young people within a school environment and am particularly interested in working with beginner writers. I am an experienced school speaker and am represented by Hannah Weatherill at Northbank Talent.
My Latest Books
Jellybean
When Ellie wakes up one day and can’t face going to school, her parents think there must be a reason. Is she being bullied? Or is the schoolwork too hard?
Seeing Red
Football used to be a way for Amelia to escape when her parents were arguing, but now that her dad has moved out and her mum is struggling to cope, it’s just another source of stress…
Finding Her Feet
Lily always feels a little bit left out. Shy and anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly as most of the other girls all seem so confident.
Praise for the Dick, Kerr Ladies fiction series:
‘This is a story about friendship, family and football, and I think you’re going to love it!’ – Cathy Cassidy
‘A brilliant, powerful story. And one that needs to be told.’ – Dan Freedman
‘This story has been waiting to be told to young readers for too long. They will surely welcome the promise of further episodes in the Dick Kerr team’s history.’ – Books for Keeps
‘An inspiring read’ – The Week Junior
– Divi Digest
Upcoming Events
march 1 2025
Book Signing at Waterstones Crawley
Eve will be at Waterstones in Crawley on Saturday 1st March signing copies of her latest book ‘Pieces Of Us’.
Come along and say hello to a local author!
august 14 2025
The Release of Eve's Latest Book - Jellybean
My Latest Romance…
Pieces Of Us
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When School Feels Too Much?
Alongside being an author, I have also worked for several years in safeguarding and wellbeing roles. One of the most challenging issues I have faced is school avoidance, often known as EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance),...
Why Working-Class Voices Matter
I wasn’t aware of my class as a child, but I knew we were poor. I also knew that certain things were tougher for me, but I tried not to let that get in my way too much. My parents were avid and eclectic readers, feeding my love for books and expanding my knowledge....
Plot V’s Character
Hi Everyone I've recently written this article for Jericho Writers on Plot v's Character and I'm hoping that it might help a few of you. Which area do you most struggle with? Let me know in the comments. Do keep your eye on this blog for a regular feature that will be...