Decorative framed artwork featuring penguin illustrations on an orange wall.

“Som has a strong voice and an excellent grasp of scansion (which is no easy feat). The idea [for her book] is original and funny with a satisfying plot twist.”

Molly Littleboy, Ladybird Commissioning Editor, Penguin Random House

“I have lost count of the number of teachers who came to tell me how brilliant you were and how fantastic the assembly was. Your stories are so engaging, and they are so fun for adults to read with children”

Strand on the Green Junior School, London

A classroom filled with young children sitting on the floor, listening to three people standing at the front, one dressed as a fairy, another as a chef, and the third as a dragon. The background has colorful posters, artwork, and educational decorations.
A woman is smiling and holding a bouquet of red, purple, and white flowers wrapped in brown paper, standing outside a white building with steps and a black railing.

“Som’s storytelling and interactive approach captured the children’s attention completely, which is such a great way to develop listening skills, creativity, and imagination”

Eton Square Prep School, London

“The workshop was fun, well-paced, and thoughtfully structured, with different elements that kept the children interested from start to finish. It really inspired them”

A teacher dressed as a fairy with fairy wings and a wand, standing with six children who are dressed in costumes for a play about bees and honey. The children are wearing crowns, animal-themed hats, and casual clothing. Behind them, a screen displays the title 'The Honey Heist,' and there is a classroom wall with educational posters.

Milbourne Lodge School, Esher

A classroom scene with children in purple uniforms gathered around and engaging with a teacher who is standing near a large screen display, with a background featuring a yellow wall decorated with numbered posters, hanging bunting, and a window with a view outside.

“I would highly recommend Som to any school looking to inspire a love of storytelling and creativity in their students”

Pointer School, London

Children in a classroom wearing unicorn and unicorn headbands, with one girl in a checkered dress, engaged in a classroom activity.

“A truly inspiring visit from Som Holliday. The Children were captivated. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading and writing grow further!”

William Fletcher School, Oxfordshire

A woman dressed in a white top and bright orange skirt is standing on a raised platform, flexing her arms and smiling. She is holding a piece of paper in her right hand. Three children are sitting on the floor, watching her confidently. The setting appears to be a classroom or library with books and colorful background decorations.

“Thank you for visiting us, the children stayed so focussed as they soaked up your stories. What a wonderful morning for them. Come again any time !”

Ford Road Nursery, London