Marie Basting is the author of Princess BMX, a funny fantasy that brings the fairy tale bang up to date. Published by Chicken House, and with quirky illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino, it's ideal for readers aged 7+ and was recently listed by BookTrust and the Guardian in their ‘best new books’ category.
Told by a careers adviser that girls like her don't become writers, Marie loves nothing more than inspiring children to believe in themselves and achieve their dreams at her fun events.