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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 750,000 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. His first children’s fiction hardback, Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor will be published in Autumn 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.

25 days 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!

1 month 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!

1 month ago

World Toilet Day

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

1 month ago

World Toilet Day

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

1 month ago

World Toilet Day

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

1 month 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.

1 month ago

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

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

1 month ago

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