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YouTuber talks about first children's book

A popular YouTuber visited a Black Country school to talk about his new children's book.

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Humza, pictured with school pupils Ginny King, 11, and Lewin Mustafa, 11

Humza Arshad, who has more than 430,000 subscribers, paid a visit to Wolverhampton Grammar School.

Around 300 children, from 14 schools, took part the special event.

Humza spoke about his new book Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties, which he co-authored, alongside what it is like being a YouTuber.

The school's head librarian Zoe Rowley said: "Humza held an inspirational talk about what it takes to become a popular YouTuber and to publish a book.

"His message was anyone can do it if they believe in themselves.

"We had children from 13 schools come to our school where the event was held.

"Humza held a one-hour presentation before taking questions from students, which was really nice.

"It is fitting with book week coming up soon."

Humza's book is published by Penguin. He has written it alongside Henry White, who is the winner of Channel 4 New Comedy Writer's Award.

The book is described as a funny and fast-paced adventure story.

It is the first book from Humza, who rose to fame through his YouTube channel called Humza Productions.