MG Vaciago

MG Vaciago

Children's author

www.mgvaciago.com
Booking enquiry
MG Vaciago - author tools

Available for

Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview

Audiences

Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11, Age 11 to 14

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Lifestyle, Mind, Picture book, Poetry, Self-help, Short story

Book types

Fiction 8-13, Picture book

Awards

  • Finalist award in the 2023 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year awards.
  • Finalist award in the 2022 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year awards.
  • Finalist award in the 2021 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year awards.
  • Red Ribbon award winner in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards.

Organisations

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About me

I am a five-time published children’s author from Hertfordshire. I created my Big Little Voice® series to empower children all over the world and my Dino Clouds® books were written to ignite a child's imagination.

The first four books in the Big Little Voice® series, Big Little Voice Colours the Grey, Big Little Voice Behind the Smile, Big Little Voice Dries my Tears and Big Little Voice Calms the Storm, are out now in all bookshops. They are suitable for children aged 7 and above.

I have also published my first picture book The Dino Clouds Party, which is for children aged 3 and above and it is also available from all bookshops. 

I am a Finalist award winner for the 2022, 2021 and 2020 Independent Author Network Book of the Year awards and a Red Ribbon award winner in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards.

 

Visits 

I work with children from EYFS, through KS1, KS2 and up to Year 8.  I offer various presentations, including author talks, creative writing workshops, creative Dinosaur workshops, self-esteem  (superhero) 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, Former 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.

Books by MG Vaciago

I have published the first four books in the Big Little Voice series; Big Little Voice Colours the Grey, Big Little Voice Behind the Smile, Big Little Voice Dries my Tears and Big Little Voice Calms the Storm. Books written to empower children to get through difficult situations by channeling their inner superhero. I have also published my first picture book The Dino Clouds Party which is a fun adventure book about George meeting the dinoclouds that live in the sky.
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The Dino Clouds Party

The Dino Clouds Party

George believes the dinosaur-shaped clouds he sees in the sky are real and always wonders where they are all going. When an invitation falls into his garden, he finally gets the chance to find out. Join George on his adventure and you’ll never look at clouds in the same way again! 
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Big Little Voice Calms the Storm

Big Little Voice Calms the Storm

Grace believes that the key to being good enough for her parents is to achieve a perfect exam score. This has led her down a path of endless revision, solitude and sadness. One night, her Big Little Voice appears and helps her to understand what is causing her anxiety, reminding her that she was always good enough. Together, they visit her friends and listen in on her parents, to find out what is really going on. With Big Little Voice’s help, she is able to look inside herself, realise her own worth, and trust that the storm will pass. Big Little Voice Calms the Storm is the fourth book in the Big Little Voice® series and is about acknowledging your fears and realising you are not the only one living with insecurities. 
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Big Little Voice Colours the Grey

Big Little Voice Colours the Grey

‘Why me?’ Tommy would ask. After being relentlessly bullied at school for a number of years Tommy is now completely withdrawn from everyone and everything he once loved. That is, until, one night when his Big Little Voice appears to him and takes him on a journey to a reality he never could have imagined... Together, they decide to confront his fears, rediscover his self-worth and work as a team to achieve his dreams, vowing never to let anyone darken his shine again. They say that for every negative there is a positive, but what if the positive was within you all along? Join Tommy on his incredible journey, see the world through his eyes and experience what he feels. Meet Big Little Voice and uncover a side to bullying as you’ve never seen before and realise your inner superhero was within you all along. 
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Big Little Voice Behind the Smile

Big Little Voice Behind the Smile

Big Little Voice – Behind the Smile is a story about rediscovering your self-worth and finding the courage to be uniquely you in a world where everyone is intent on being the same. The story centres around Beth, who suffers terribly with low self-esteem, believing her friends are prettier, smarter and happier than she is. One night, a Big Little Voice appears to her and takes her on a trip to see first-hand the reality that was hiding behind the smiles. Together, they uncover the ‘truth’ about Beth’s world and her friends. She learns to embrace her own true self and to never again be ashamed of who she is. When you realise the prettiest smiles are hiding the biggest secrets, be the one person that puts a genuine smile on their face. Join Beth on her incredible journey, see the world that hides behind the smiles of those closest to her. Meet Big Little Voice and realise that the most beautiful thing in the world is being uniquely and unashamedly yourself! 
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Big Little Voice Dries my Tears

Big Little Voice Dries my Tears

Big Little Voice Dries my Tears is a story about dealing with the loss of a loved one and finding the strength to continue without them by holding on to your memories and celebrating the life they lived. The story focuses on a young boy called Jack, who’s world is turned upside down, when his grandad passes away. Jack finds himself in a difficult situation that he has never had to face before. Overwhelmed with new emotions that he doesn’t understand, or know how to deal with, he is not sure how to move forward. One night, Big Little Voice appears to Jack, and takes him back to see the happy memories that he shared with his grandad. With the help of Big Little Voice, Jack learns not only how to process his emotions and grieve for his loss, but also to celebrate his grandad’s life, and cherish the memories they made together. Join Jack and Big Little Voice on their journey as they discover that when memories are kept alive in your heart, a person never truly dies. 

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Keywords

ANTI-BULLYING BEREAVEMENT BODY IMAGE CHARACTERS CONFIDENCE CREATIVE WRITING DINOSAURS EMOTIONS EYFS HERTFORDSHIRE INNER STRENGTH KS1 KS2 LOSS POSITIVITY PSHE RESILIENCE SELF-ESTEEM SELF-WORTH SUPERHEROES WORLD BOOK DAY WRITING