Hi there & thank you so much for visiting my Author Site
My name is Simon Adepetun, Children Author, Creative Writer & Storyteller.
I have a passion for promoting reading for pleasure, creative writing & storytelling all infused together.
I do this by engaging schools and showing them that using the power of our imagination, we can create the best stories through poems, drama or prose.
I am currently a Patron of Reading for 3 Primary Schools and an advocate of promoting reading for pleasure through my sessions that have seen me visit 98 schools across the country.
I travel the country visiting Primary, Secondary & Specialist Schools delivering both author talks and workshops tailored especially for KS2 & KS3 with a focus on the art of creative writing through the use of imagination whilst promoting reading for pleasure.
I also deliver workshops for EYFS & KS1 which would entail engaging the children through the power of imagination as I enthral them with the reading of their favourite book.
My sessions are very interactive engaging and include the motivational story of how I never gave up in my quest to be a published author
I will engage your Students with mini challenges to aid their ability to use their imagination creatively in the art of storytelling , creative writing whilst promoting the art of reading for pleasure.
My workshops are suitable and adaptable for any number of groups
I am North West based but willing to travel to any location. For instance I have travelled as far as London and Norwich so far inspiring over 20,000 Students with my sessions which are interactive engaging inspiring motivating and most importantly… fun
What I charge is in line with the society of authors and are as follows -
£300 for a half day and £500 for a full day excluding travel expenses which maybe extra dependent on location. Virtual events are £80 per hour or £100 per hour for onsite sessions.
For Half day or full day sessions I am more than happy to conduct the assembly if you would like me to do so
I appreciate some Schools will find finances tough, so if that is you please still get in touch, I will put something together for what you can afford
What will YOU get when Simon Adepetun visits your School or Event?
AUTHOR OF THE BEE HIVE NOVEL & THE CURSE OF THE DEADLY MARSHMALLOWS
SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR VISITS TO NEARLY 100 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
OVER 25,000 PUPILS/STUDENTS INSPIRED
A PATRON OF READING (PoR) AT 3 PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WIGAN, ALTRINCHAM & RUNCORN
TOURED LIBRARIES PROMOTING READING FOR PLEASURE IN WARRINGTON/WIRRAL & NORTHWICH AREAS
2 TIME PARTICIPANT AT ONE OF THE UK'S BIGGEST CHILDRENS FESTIVAL - GEROMINO
DAUGHTER IS ILLUSTRATOR
HIRED AS CREATIVE WRITING MENTOR FOR A PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB
GUEST ON OVER 40 RADIO STATIONS INCLUDING BBC RADIO MANCHESTER/MERSEYSIDE/ LANCASHIRE/TEES &SHROPSHIRE
PRESENTED AWARDS AT KUMON EDUCATIONAL CENTRES IN WARRINGTON & OLDHAM
HEADLING SERIOUS NONSENSE FESTIVAL AUGUST 2024 IN PRESTON
BA ( HONS) IN ENGLISH & POST GRADUATE DEGREE IN THEATRE STUDIES
DBS CHECKED & HOLDER OF A PLI
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR OF 2024 & 2025 ( INCLUDING WORLD BOOK WEEK 2025)
Please do get in touch with me to discuss your requirements , which I am very flexible to accommodate or if you would like any more information on my sessions or if you have any questions at all regards to this or anything else
Thanks
Testimonials
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! Lisa Toal
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'
Simon was fantastic. He inspired the children across Key Stage 2 with his life story and how he never gave up in his dream to publish a book. He motivated children to become readers and writers and was perfect for World Book Week.
Highly recommend him!
Pupils and staff in Year 5 and Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed the session with Simon. They were engaged for the duration of the session and inspired them to become more creative in their writing. We look forward to Simon joining us again for the next World Book Day.
Simon did a really inspiring whole school assembly about not giving up, which really captured children of all ages in our school. His books also have the unique selling point of his daughter being an illustrator, which the children also loved. The workshops were really fantastic for the children to be part of, but he is probably slighter more appropriate for KS2 than KS1 in terms of workshops with his books. Either way, the kids really did enjoy having him in school as a diverse, male role model in writing and reading for them to look up to!
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!
Simon visited our specialist provision today and was just wonderful. His sessions were perfectly paced and so captivating, you could have heard a pin drop as the students were gripped! Simon's activities were engaging, and all classes were buzzing afterwards, keen to share what they had done and how much they had enjoyed it. Simon worked with four classes from KS1 to KS3 and each enjoyed their session just as much. We welcome Simon back to Poppy Field any time, he was wonderful. Thank you so much!