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About Adam Kay

Adam Kay is a former doctor who has written five million books and sold seven copies. No, hang on – he’s written seven books and sold five million copies. His debut book, This is Going to Hurt, is a literary sensation: a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, winning a record-breaking four National Book Awards and selling over 3 million copies. Kay adapted This is Going to Hurt as a BAFTA-winning comedy-drama series for the BBC. Adam Kay’s children’s books have been translated into 29 languages and sold over 1 million copies, making him one of the UK’s bestselling children’s authors. Kay’s Anatomy became the fastest-selling children’s general non-fiction hardback of the decade. His first picture book, Amy Gets Eaten, was published in 2023, and his first children’s novel, Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor, was published in September 2024.

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Brain Awareness Week

Why not get your brain into gear with this activity book, Kay's Marvellous Medicine. Written by Adam Kay, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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Brain Awareness Week

Why not get your brain into gear with this activity book, Kay's Marvellous Medicine. Written by Adam Kay, published by Puffin.

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Make A Friend Day

Dexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor by Adam Kay from Penguin Random House Children's UK is the perfect friendship story.

29 days ago

Thomas Edison

On this day in 1877, inventor Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph for the first time. A good time to read Kay's Brilliant Brains by Adam Kay. Published by Puffin.

3 months ago

National Non-Fiction November

Non-fiction November! Discover something new, explore new places and learn new skills. Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay from Penguin Random House Children's UK is a great non-fiction read!

3 months ago

National Non-Fiction November

Non-fiction November! Discover something new, explore new places and learn new skills. Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay from Puffin is a great non-fiction read!

3 months ago

World Toilet Day

You should read Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay. Published by Puffin.

3 months ago

World Toilet Day

Loving Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

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