Andrew Cope facts for kids
Andy Cope (born in 1966) is a popular English author who writes exciting books for children. He is famous for his adventure series like Spy Dog, Spy Pups, and Spy Cat. He also wrote Raccoon Rampage and Racoon Rampage: The Raid.
Andy Cope was born in Derby in 1966. Besides writing children's books, he also works as a teacher and trainer. He studied how to be happy and successful at work, earning a special degree (a PhD) from Loughborough University in the UK.
In 2005, Andy started a company called 'Art of Brilliance Ltd'. This company teaches people and schools around the world how to be more positive and feel good about themselves. Their most popular program, 'The Art of Being Brilliant', even became a best-selling book in 2012.
Andy has written several other books about feeling good and being brilliant, including:
- Be Brilliant Everyday
- The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence
- Shine
- Zest
- Leadership: The Multiplier Effect
- The Little Book of Being Brilliant
- How to be a WELL BEING
Andy has also worked with friends to write helpful books for teenagers and young people. These books include:
- Diary of a Brilliant Kid
- The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager
- A Teenager's Guide to Awesomeness
Andy also created the 'Brilliant Schools initiative'. This project aims to help schools focus on the wellbeing and happiness of students. He received a special award called the Points of Light Award. This award recognized his efforts in starting many school projects across cities.
Awards and Recognition
Andy Cope's books have won important awards.
- Spy Dog won the Redhouse Children's Book of the Year in 2006.
- Spy Dog also won the Richard & Judy Book Club "Developing" 7+ category.
