GIRLS at a Southampton school got the chance to meet popular author Cathy Hopkins.

More than 90 girls aged 11 to 13 years old at Wildern School in Hedge End met Cathy, who signed books and also answered questions.

Cathy Hopkins has had 55 books published in more than 30 countries. Her most well-known ones are the Mates, Dates series and also the Zodiac Girls series.