Ashley Thorpe
Author and Editor MG Author of fantastical adventures. Storyliner and editor of several children's books from chapter books up to YA.
Broadcasts 05 October 2025, 06:00 PM
Book My Place
About this speaker
Ashley is an author and editor living in Manchester with his partner and a greedy cat. His fantasy adventures The Boy to Beat the Gods and Spirit Warriors put a compelling spin on West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore.
His debut The Boy to Beat the Gods was shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize, the Branford Boase Award and The Week Junior Breakthrough Book Award. Spirit Warriors was made Indie Children's Book of the Month.
When he isn’t reading or writing stories, Ashley enjoys making music, gaming, anime, and being out in nature.
