Eiry Rees Thomas grew up among a creative family embracing a poet, calligrapher/sculptor, illustrators, and a cartoonist.
Her love of writing bilingually followed a career as a public health practitioner, peripatetic teacher, and medical translator.
Her experiences in the field of child development and the privilege of having worked with children and families with additional needs contribute to her work as an author and curriculum content creator.
Eiry is a passionate literacy advocate who believes in encouraging children to read through engaging, humorous literature, adapted for different formats that reach young readers, whatever their needs. Her works, that have been piloted extensively, have won multiple awards in the UK, US and beyond. Working with her target audience: the children, and their educators and caregivers has, and continues to be a delight.
Achievements & Recognitions
Achievements, Awards and Recognitions
Concept supported by the Creative Industries Sector, Welsh Government, UK
. Frankfurt Book Fair Award: International win to represent the UK ︱Present the Flitlit concept at Gamescom, Cologne
. Certificate of Distinguished Service by the Global Learning Lab︱Geti Global Education & Training Institute: Awarded for exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to advancing education and transforming the lives of children, 2024
. Company chosen among the 17 Best Startup Businesses/UK/2017
. Series of Flitlit Apps that featured on the App Store for five years awarded Best Exemplar Apps Award/Teachers With Apps/US
. Flitlit App certified for the English Digital Curriculum: Educational App Store/UK
. Flitlit Apps Certified for the US Digital Curriculum: Teachers With Apps/US
. Shortlisted Entry/Be The Spark/Pitch It Wales Competition/UK/2018
. Company chosen among the 17 Best Startup Businesses/UK/2017
Pilot Work Feedback/Reviews
School/s Pilot Work Feedback (Credited with all Mandatory Consents):
. "I am truly in awe of Eiry Rees Thomas. These books are classics and foster attention and a love for the written word. They open up discussions on many topics and encourage exploration and off screen play."
. "On first encountering the Flitlit concept, I was overwhelmed. How do you begin to describe this incredible world? It is unlike anything I have experienced before. Each word on the page is placed to make the whole experience so expansive and rich in detail."
."The setting is a magical place that can be visited any time, anywhere and which stays within your imagination forever."
. "It is the lyricism of the prose that knocks you off your feet and lulls you in like a siren's song. The employment of rhythm and rhyme creates a magical syncopation that builds anticipation as the stories are read aloud."
. "The Guide for Educators is truly outstanding and will be an asset in helping children to grab on to that spark of imagination."
. "We are deeply embroiled in 'Flitlit Fever' in the classroom. In fact, it has taken over our lives somewhat! "
"We have read the stories, analysed the language, looked for poetic devices, written reviews, composed Flitlit anthems, designed book covers, written raps, de-constructed characters, examined story lines... and even tried creating new characters and plots!"
"It has been a thoroughly enjoyable time that has truly harnessed the enthusiasm of the children."
. "Eiry Rees Thomas and her Flitlits make learning a joy,"
