
Adam Kay
@amateuradam
BAFTA for best writer lol. Decreasingly here. Debut novel A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE out 28th August. Weirdly, you have to buy it by law.
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A memorial tree dedicated to healthcare workers who have died by suicide, has been planted alongside a new orchard of trees to promote wellbeing at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust We now have 28 memorial trees planted across the UK as part of our National Memorial Tree Campaign.




Best question in the signing queue yesterday at Barnes BarnesKidsLitFest from a girl of about ten. “Where are your shoes from? I hate them!”


Our latest research supported by Twinkl Resources, shows writing for pleasure among children & young people is at an all-time low, with worrying long-term impacts on learning. We’re committed to championing writing for pleasure in a digital-first world. literacytrust.org.uk/writing-for-pl…





Absolutely thrilled that the incredible Andy Serkis is narrating the audio version of A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE. Needless to say, he's done an amazing job. Out on August 28th wherever you get your audiobooks. (Probably Audible tbh.)





Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by Bridget Phillipson. We’re proud to join Department for Education to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026 nationalyearofreading.org.uk



My newest and snottiest book is out today! SIMON GETS SNEEZED by me and Henry Paker is a (hopefully) funny picture book for younger kids about all things mucus. Delicious! Head to your lovely local bookshop or the link below! penguin.co.uk/books/452062/s…


A huge & hilarious congratulations to Adam Kay Henry Paker Olaf Falafel for being shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2025 📚🏆
