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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 30 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.

Recent updates about Adam Kay

National Puzzle Day (US)

Why not try Kay's Anatomy: The Poo-tastic Puzzle Book by Adam Kay. Published by Puffin.

19 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Amy Gets Eaten by Adam Kay from Puffin

20 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Simon Gets Sneezed by Adam Kay from Puffin

20 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. Amy Gets Eaten from Penguin Random House Children's UK from Adam Kay is a great one to read together.

20 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. Simon Gets Sneezed from Penguin Random House Children's UK from Adam Kay is a great one to read together.

20 days ago

January Events

It's the weekend so why not read Simon Gets Sneezed by Adam Kay from Penguin Random House Children's UK to get in the weekend spirit.

22 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 Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay. Published by Puffin.

2 months ago

S.T.E.M. - S.T.E.A.M. Day (US)

Discover Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

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