Simon Adepetun

Awards

• Best university graduate of Creative Writing
• Winner - Kollaj Short story competition
• Winner -Kollaj Short story competition
• Post Graduate Cert Theatre Arts, University of Manchester
• Inducted in a Warrington High School literary hall of fame
• B.A (Hons) English Studies 2:1

Organisations

• School Governor, Patron of Reading (PoR) St. Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary Academy, Altrincham Prep School for Boys & Castleview Primary School, Runcorn.

Details

Hello, and thank you so much for visiting my author page.

My name is Simon Adepetun, a children's author, creative writer, and storyteller.

I am passionate about promoting reading for pleasure, creative writing, and storytelling, all woven into one

By engaging with schools, I demonstrate that through the power of our imagination, we can craft the finest stories, whether in poetry, drama, or prose.

Currently, I serve as a Patron of Reading in 3 primary schools and advocate for reading for pleasure through my sessions, which have led me to visit 99 schools nationwide so far.

I travel across the country, visiting primary, secondary, and specialist schools, educational and youth centres, touring libraries, and participating in literary festivals.

I deliver author talks and workshops specifically tailored for KS2 & KS3, focusing on the art of creative writing through imagination while promoting reading for pleasure.

I also conduct workshops for EYFS & KS1, engaging children with the power of imagination as I captivate them with readings of their favourite books.

My sessions and workshops are suitable and adaptable for any group size. They are interactive, engaging, and inspirational, taking students on a motivational journey of how I persevered to become a published author, striving and working tirelessly to live out my dream, my long life passion.

I engage students with mini-challenges to enhance their ability to use their imagination creatively in storytelling and creative writing while promoting the joy of reading.

My visits have taken me to various locations across the country such as Warrington, Widnes, Manchester, Runcorn, Wallasey, Frodsham, Ellesmere Port, Wimslow, Northwich, Blackburn, Accrington, Sheffield, Delamere, Salford, Irlam, Maidenhead, Hale, Wakefield Birmingham, Eccles, Bury, York, Birchwood, Wigan, Bolton, Liverpool, Oldham, Stockport, Cheshire, Leeds, West Bromwich, Preston, Altrincham, Maidstone, Wembley & Southall in London, Walderslade in Kent, Norwich & Norfolk inspiring over 25,000 students with my fun-filled sessions so I will travel to visit you regardless of where you are located.

My fees are based on the Society of Authors recommended rates & are very affordable.

I’m happy to work with schools and put together a visit (in person or online) that suits your requirements & in some cases, your budget.

Please contact me to discover the benefits of having Simon Adepetun visit your school or event, and find out how I can make my visit an unforgettable experience for you all.

Testimonials

Walderslade Primary School

Sedgely Park Primary School, Bury

Simon provided an engaging and exciting day for our children. They loved his two books and were inspired by his writing and his story. I would definitely recommend! 

Evelyn Street Primary School, Warrington 

Hi Simon,

The children really enjoyed their sessions Simon, so thank you for your time and patience yesterday.

I have had really positive feedback so thanks again.

Kingsley St John's C.E. Primary School, Warrington

We welcomed Simon Adepetun this World Book Day to share his book The Bee Hive

So many children were inspired by Simon’s perseverance and dedication as a author.

Thank you Freya for taking the time to write your own beehive story and create such a beautiful piece of artwork to display it

Lum Head Primary School, Stockport

Author Visit – Simon Adepetun

We had Manchester born author Simon Adepetun in school to take and assembly and workshops and to inspire the children with reading and writing. They really enjoyed learning about becoming an author and how important perseverance is in all things. They also enjoyed reading his book, ‘The Bee Hive. We had a great time too, it was very inspiring.

Simms Cross Primary School, Widnes

Readers and Writers It was a great pleasure to welcome author Simon Adepetun to school on Wednesday. His visit continues to help inspire our pupils to read and write. I am sure there are some budding authors among our children. Keep reading at home as it makes a huge difference

St. Ambrose RC Primary School, Manchester

Author Visit

Local author, Simon Adepetun, visited our school to talk to our Key Stage 2 classes and share his journey to get his book, The Bee Hive, published. He inspired our children to follow their dreams, be resilient and not to give up on their passions.

Gorsey Bank Primary School, Wimslow

Thank you so much for today. All the children absolutely loved your sessions

Culcheth High School, Culcheth , Warrington

On the Monday and Friday, Year 7 welcomed Simon Adepetun, a local author, who recently published a children’s book called ‘The Beehive’. The students were given an insight into the creative writing process and also used the advice given by Simon to create and then share their own short stories. Year 7 students produced some excellent creative writing during the workshop and gained confidence in their own writing ability.’

St Wilfred's CE Primary Academy, Wigan June  

'Feedback from staff and children has been brilliant'

Abram Bryn Gates , Wigan

'We had a great time'

St Paul's CE Primary School

'it was a super day for all'

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