Children's author
Hi, I'm Ryan Crawford
I write funny, fast-paced adventures for young readers — and I come to schools, libraries and festivals to inspire those readers to create something themselves!
Published with Oxford Children's, Scholastic2026 GLL Literary Foundation author
Out 1st October 2026Oxford Children's · Ages 6–9
Cosmic Cadets and the Wormhole Witch
One mission. Two Cadets. A Whole Universe of Trouble.
Space cadets Gloria and Razz are on their most glamorous mission yet: to save the biggest, fanciest event in the galaxy, the Cosmic Gala! Can the besties defeat Wendy the Wormhole Witch and her terrifying space worms so that everyone can enjoy the party?
What you get from me
Interactive sessions for schools, libraries and festivals, to nudge creativity out of young minds.
- Ages
- 5–11 · KS1–KS2
- Formats
- Assembly, workshop, half or full day
- From
- £100
The books
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Where I'll be
All events →
Henley Literary Festival3rd Oct 2026Henley-on-Thames
Cheltenham Literature Festival16th Oct 2026Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham
What schools and libraries say
One of the best book signing events we have attended
The children's imaginations were sparked
The children were captivated by his stories