Sally Jane Graham

Sally Jane Graham writes the Chapter-a-Night series - chapter books for reluctant readers that secretly weave in the spelling words children need to learn at school.

Her debut, Milo and the Mouse Pond, was longlisted for the Arnold Bennett Society Book Prize 2024, recognised for its blend of storytelling, humour, and educational support. Book 2, The Frog and the Cow-Cats, followed in 2026.

Aimed at children aged 7–9 (Key Stage 2, Years 3 and 4), each book weaves in more than 80% of the 100 KS2 statutory spelling words - presented in context and repeated where possible, so they sink in naturally.

Sally lives on a small farm in the Staffordshire Moorlands, where the changing seasons - and a bunch of chicken-ladies - inspire her writing. When not writing stories, she works as a grant writer and enterprise coach, helping charities, schools and CICs get the funding they need to thrive.