Anna James is a writer and journalist from Northumberland. She is the author of the internationally bestselling children’s fantasy series Pages & Co, the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Alice With a Why, the Blackwells Children’s Book of the Year in 2025. Formerly a school librarian and literary scout, Anna is also an arts journalist. She previously was Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor for ELLE UK and now covers books and theatre on a freelance basis. She’s a regular chair for literary events, and is the co-curator and host of the LUSH Book Club. Anna hosts the Bookwandering podcast where she speaks with other creatives about their most beloved books for young people. She currently lives in north London with her husband. You can find her @acaseforbooks across social media.
