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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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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.

2 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!

2 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!

2 months ago

World Toilet Day

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

2 months ago

World Toilet Day

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

2 months ago

World Toilet Day

Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay from Puffin is brilliant!

2 months ago

World Toilet Day

Could there be a better time to read Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

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

Discover Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay. Published by Puffin.

2 months ago

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