Yassmin Abdel-Magied - Silverbrook

Book a thrilling visit from award-winning author Yassmin Abdel-Magied! She'll be talking to your children about her new book, Silverbrook: Yumna and the Golden Horse, her exciting new fantasy series. Your children will be inspired with stories, and discussions on finding your voice. Spaces are limited—inquire about her school tour dates today!

Date - Friday 30th January 2026
Available time... 9am, 11am or 2pm (times approximate)
KS2 Children - School years 3, 4, 5 & 6

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Silverbrook: Yumna and the Golden Horse

Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. So when her friends start sneaking into the woods at night, curiosity gets the better of her and she follows. There, she discovers something unbelievable. Kareem can turn into a golden horse. Sami can touch fire without burning. Even her cousin Nafisa has a strange new power. Everyone's changing . . . except Yumna.

But when Kareem vanishes and a mysterious new family, the Maidstones, seem to be hiding something, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it's up to Yumna to rally her friends and uncover the truth.

In a town full of secrets and powers, can one ordinary girl become the hero they all need?

Yassmin Abdel-Magied - ABOUT

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an award-winning Sudanese writer, social advocate, and former mechanical engineer. Her acclaimed works include the best-selling middle-grade novels You Must Be Layla and Listen Layla, and the critically praised essay collection Talking About a Revolution. Her latest books are Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism and the upcoming fantasy, Silverbrook. A prominent international speaker, her TED Talk has over 2.5 million views. She is a judge for prestigious literary prizes and develops original TV drama.