Miriam Moss

Miriam Moss

Critically acclaimed picture book & YA author, offering inspiring talks, tailor-made writing workshops and interactive reading sessions

www.miriammoss.com
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Available for

Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview, Commission a book, After dinner, Speech

Audiences

Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11, Age 11 to 14, Age 14 to 16, Age 16 to 18+, Further Education, University, Adult

Genres

Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Fairy tale, Fantasy, Fiction, Fiction narrative, Health, Historical fiction, History, Humour, Literary realism, Memoir, Mystery, Narrative, Non-Fiction, Novelty, Picture book, Poetry, Realistic fiction, Reference, Science, Short story, Speech, Suspense-thriller, Travel

Book types

Fiction for children, Fiction for young-adults

Awards

  • Carnegie, Branford Boase, Nottingham Book Award, Sheffield Book Award, Norfolk Children's Award, English Association Award, Borders Original Voices Award, Bisto Award, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children, Southern Schools Award, English Association Award,
  • Borders Original Voices Award, Portsmouth Award, Historical Association, Fish Award short Story & The Asham Award.

Organisations

Details

I'm an award-winning picture book and YA author with extensive experience of working creatively with children and adults, of giving radio and TV interviews and of speaking at book festivals and other public events.

Based in East Sussex, I'm happy to discuss traveling anywhere and to tailor-make the event to suit your needs. My fees are based on the Society of Authors guidelines.

For KS1 & 2 I've written a wide range of beautifully illustrated picture books that are thought provoking and full of exuberance and humour, which I use as inspiration for my lively large group performances, my talks, interactive storytelling sessions, readings and creative writing workshops. Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss a visit. There's more information at www.miriammoss.com

'Her interaction with the children was perfect ... the audience had a fantastic time. A thoroughly enjoyable event for all the family.'                 Brighton Festival
'Thank you so much for playing such a valuable part in our book week celebrations. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the time you spent with them sharing your books, and your obvious love of the written word and the power of storytelling. All the teachers were highly impressed with your input, your command of the class and the work that the children did as a result. Thank you again for your hard work and enthusiasm.'           Chyngton School, Seaford

For Year 6 - Sixth Form students I visit schools telling the story of my YA novel, Girl on a Plane, which is based on my real life experience of being hijacked by Palestinian guerrillas while traveling alone from the Middle East back to the UK aged 15. Using a short film with some real footage of the famous hijack and a Powerpoint talk, we discuss writing from life, writing suspense, the Palestinian problem and the refugee phenomenon. I also offer a number of writing workshops around these subjects. I'd be delighted to hear from you, if you'd like to chat about a visit.There's more information at www.miriammoss.com

'We absolutely loved having you with us for the day: it was a huge success! As you know, we are huge 'Girl on a Plane' fans and we will be recommending it and you. It worked really well having you for both the older and younger children. Do keep in touch as we would love to work with you again.' Corpus Christi School, Brixton, London
'Interesting and thought-provoking. Our girls were full of questions and the staff that attended very much enjoyed your talk as well.'             Roedean School
'Miriam kept her young audience's attention throughout ... a well organised presentation by a savvy international author.' BBC Southern Counties
"I thought the way the workshop was delivered was wonderful. I liked the lady's humour and insight." "I was very impressed with the workshop and Miriam, and learnt a lot from the experience." Inmates, Dartmoor Prison

Book reviews

Girl on a Plane (Young Adult) A unique and extraordinary story, exceptionally well told. Books for Keeps'Miriam Moss' debut young adult novel is one of the best I've read. This is a tense, gripping and heart-rending must-read for teens and adults alike. Just make sure you have a box of tissues to hand!' The Bookbag

An intense, realistic and absolutely gripping story .. and a thrilling read.  School Library Journal

Picture Books
Doctor Molly's Medicine Case 'An imaginative and exciting way to play doctors...a real box of doctor’s delights. A warm-hearted, all-action story ... the ingenious work of a top team.' Lancashire Evening Post

Scritch Scratch! 'Every household should have a copy of this book.' The Guardian

Bare Bear 'The text… is so well conceived… it reads beautifully, with clever rhymes and chorus-like elements. Characters and scenes leap off the page while the rhyming text bounces the story along. Great fun.' My Books Magazine

The Snow Bear 'It's ultimately the quiet power of Moss's writing that compels attention.'
Publishers Weekly

I Forgot to Say I Love You 'Miriam extols the immeasurable love that exists between a mother and child.'            American Library Association

Wibble Wobble 'With adorned yet comically lurid prose… Moss seems to channel the six-year-old mindset.'            Publishers Weekly

Arctic Song 'Distinguished by a strongly rythmic text; both imaginative and informative, words and images hold a satisfying balance.' Quentin Blake in Books For Keeps

 

Books by Miriam Moss

YA novelist who has written over 30 picture books, including novelty, prose poems and first experiences.
9781783443314
Girl on a Plane

Girl on a Plane

A novel based on the author's own experience. Anna is flying alone from Bahrain back to school in the UK when her flight is hijacked by Palestinian guerrillas. Will the UK Government free her before the deadline to blow up the plane runs out? 
9871406310122
Doctor Molly's Medicine Case

Doctor Molly's Medicine Case

Full of fun! Pull out and play accessories! It has everything in it to make everyone feel better! Can you help her find the right cures to heal her friends? 
Wibble Wobble (Orchard) Illustrated by Joanna Mockler

Wibble Wobble (Orchard) Illustrated by Joanna Mockler

All William wants in the whole world is a wobbly tooth. 
9781842707012
Matty Takes Off  (Andersen) Illustrated by Jane Simmons

Matty Takes Off (Andersen) Illustrated by Jane Simmons

Matty Bear can't decide what to take with him on holiday. En route he discovers that possessions aren't always the key to happiness.. 
Scritch Scratch (Orchard) Illustrated by Delphine Durand

Scritch Scratch (Orchard) Illustrated by Delphine Durand

One day a tiny insect climbs into Miss Calypso's classroom and soon everyone has nits! 
I Forgot To Say I Love You (Macmillan) Illustrated by Anna Currey

I Forgot To Say I Love You (Macmillan) Illustrated by Anna Currey

Mum forgets to tell Billy something important in her rushed goodbye at the Nursery. 
Bare Bear (Hodder) Illustrated by Mary McQuillan

Bare Bear (Hodder) Illustrated by Mary McQuillan

Busby wakes up one morning with nothing to wear and goes in search of his missing clothes. 
This is the Tree (Frances Lincoln) Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway

This is the Tree (Frances Lincoln) Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway

A prose poem in celebration of all the animals that live in and around the 'upside-down' Baobab tree 
The Snoops (Templar) Illustrated by Delphine Durand

The Snoops (Templar) Illustrated by Delphine Durand

Meet The Snoops, the world's nosiest neighbours and find out how the neighbours take their revenge. 

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Keywords

ACTION AND ADVENTURE ANIMALS BEDTIME CHICKENPOX FRIE HAIR HUMOROUS LOST MIDDLE EAST NITS PEOPLE AND PLACES PICTURE BOOKS POEMS REASSURING RHYMING SHORT FICTION SHORT STORIES SOCIAL ISSUES SURVIVAL TEETH THRILLER TRUE STORIES VIOLENCE