Dr Chris Naunton, an Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster, is to host an online reading of his new children’s book to mark the NSPCC’s Childhood Day which takes place on 11 June.

The NSPCC is asking families, friends and colleagues from across the UK to celebrate childhood by organising a play event
to raise money and help keep children safe.

Dr Naunton, 43, who lives and grew up in Sutton, is to take part in an online story telling session of his new children’s book – King Tutankhamun Tells All – at 4pm on 11 June and is asking people to make a donation to the NSPCC in return.

Published by Thames & Hudson, King Tutankhamun Tells All is released on 3 June and tells the story of the life and death of the Boy King in his own words, accompanied by brilliant and witty illustrations.

The discovery of the near-intact tomb of Tutankhamun is widely regarded as the greatest archaeological find of all time.
Excavated by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922, more than 5,000 artefacts were discovered, including the famous solid gold death mask which now resides in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Dr Naunton explained: “I’m really excited to be able to bring King Tutankhamun to life for the NSPCC’s Childhood Day. The story of Tutankhamun and his tomb captured my imagination when I was at school and in my professional life I’ve come back to the subject over and over again in my writing, talks and on TV, but this is my first book about him – for younger Egyptologists.

After the reading, there will be a chance for budding Egyptologists to ask questions about Tutankhamun and his discovery, which marks its 100^th anniversary next year.