About me
I am a children’s author from Hertfordshire, and I created my Big Little Voice® series to inspire and empower children all over the world.
The first three books in the Big Little Voice® series, Big Little Voice Colours the Grey, Big Little Voice Behind the Smile and Big Little Voice Dries my Tears, are out now in all bookshops. They are suitable for children aged 7 and above.
Big Little Voice Colours the Grey, published in 2020, was the winner of a Finalist award for the 2021 IAN Book of the Year awards, and a Red Ribbon award winner in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards.
Big Little Voice Behind the Smile, published in 2021, was also the winner of a Finalist award for the 2022 IAN Book of the Year awards.
Visits
I work with children from KS2 up to Year 8. I offer various presentations, including author talks, creative writing workshops, self-esteem workshops and anti-bullying presentations.
All my presentations and workshops can all be tailored to meet your organisation's individual needs, so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
I am DBS cleared and have Public Liability Insurance cover for any work carried out within schools and local authority venues.
Visit Feedback
Creative Writing Workshops - Teacher Feedback
"I loved the authors enthusiasm and her ideas of how to build characters. We will use aspects of her workshop in our lessons going forward."
"The author had very good ideas for creating creative characters and her workshops kept the children engaged, interested and involved."
Big Little Voice "Superhero" Empowerment Workshops - Teacher Feedback
"The author has a very good subject knowledge; she engages extremely well with the children and the topic perfectly complements our PSHE learning."
"The workshop was very inspiring. The author maintained the children's focus, involving them in the topic of discussion and allowing them to explore this further through fun activities."
Anti-bullying Presentations - Teacher Feedback
"The honest account of her experience made the workshop very powerful, and her style was extremely engaging.”
"We loved the author's authenticity and bravery and being able to talk to us in such an animated and compelling way.”.
"The workshop really supported the work we do in PSHE lessons.”
The anti-bullying workshops have been endorsed by Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of Kidscape who said, ‘Children need to be supported to grow in confidence and M.G Vaciago helps us reach children in new and innovative ways – this is a gift to schools who want to make a real difference.’