Victoria Downes

I am a mother of two young children who has recently become a published author. When I'm not juggling writing, taxiing little folk to clubs or completing household tasks, I can be found escaping for a run or pottering about in the allotment. I am at my happiest on family adventure walks enjoying the great outdoors. We have a camper van called Monty and our trips away are always eventful. They usually involve us forgetting some vital piece of equipment or one of the children being stung by a wasp!

I write picture books for children and have two published in the Explorers series. These books are set in a nursey on a working farm and follow the seasons along with the children, teachers, animals and wildlife that can be found there. Spring into Explorers follows the children on a walk around the farm land where they see a new calf and a lamb being born. Goodbye Explorers is set in the run up to graduating from nursey and preparing for Big School. Both books are illustrated by Kathryn Gander, whose unique original watercolours bring life to characters and setting. 

I am so inspired by the creativity and imaginative thinking I witness during school workshops! My aim is to inspire the next generation of readers and writers and my workshops can be tailored to suit all age ranges. I am also a qualified English teacher who happens to love making crafts. Working collaboratively with illustrators and other creative practitioners is something I really look forward to.  You can email me if you would like to book a workshop or collaborate on a creative project. See the workshops section for more information.