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Award winning picture book author and poet. Interactive talks and workshops for Key Stage 1&2, Sixth Form and adults. Full DBS.
Children's author and storyteller offering Creative Writing & Storytelling sessions to schools for children of all ages which are informative, inspiring and best of all, fun!
Author of over 100 books for boys and girls. Very experienced at fun, interactive presentations for 4 - 12s with music/drama/literacy initiatives.
Poet and Author of Children's Picture Books and poetry
Writer of fun and inspirational children’s books who loves a strong coffee with cream, boxing, and silly dancing
I love reading, writing and doing fun interactive events for kids
Poet, author and playwright working in both Welsh and English. Fun, inventive writing workshops for ages 7 and up. Bardd Plant Cymru (Children's Laureate Wales) 2023-2025.
From 6 months to Year 6 . . . award-winning children's author, illustrator and poet.
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My novels draw on my extensive work with young people as an English teacher, with a particular eye on reluctant male readers. My books deal with themes like anger, shame and friendship which I continue in my author talks on the importance of reading and in my engaging and inclusive workshops. I am flexible to your context and can tailor sessions for large and small groups to suit your requirements.
Gita Ralleigh is a poet, writer and ex-doctor. She teaches creative writing to science undergraduates at Imperial College, has an MA in Creative Writing and an MSc in Medical Humanities. Her children’s novels The Destiny of Minou Moonshine and The Voyage of Sam Singh are published by Bloomsbury. Gita enjoys giving poetry and storytelling workshops in primary and secondary schools, universities, libraries and other community settings and has spoken at the Hay Festival. She is a published poet and one of the Poetry Society’s ‘Poets in Schools’.
Science writer – author of more than 50 books for children, young adults and adults.
Everyone should see themselves represented in the books they read
I love running creative writing workshops for children and adults alike. In particular, for KS2, KS3 & KS4, I have a range of fun-filled, activity based workshops and high energy, interactive talks that get children thinking and experimenting with storytelling. I am also experienced in running workshops for adults especially, who are in the early stages of their writing.
Audiences: Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview. Genres: Fiction, Fiction narrative, Literary realism, Poetry, Realistic fiction, Short story
Lisette Auton is an award winning children's author, playwright, poet and spoken word performer, published by Puffin and Bloomsbury delivering fast-paced and fun interactive assemblies and workshops. She's a trained actor and qualified youth worker. She specialises in a whole school inclusive approach so that, just like in her books, no one ever gets left behind. Mrs D and Mrs T say: "Lisette was so energetic, encouraging and engaging. The pupils absolutely loved her session and produced some wonderfully imaginative work! She had the pupils in the palm of her hand. It is one of the best creative writing sessions that I have seen. It was lovely to see even our most reluctant writers enjoy experimenting with creative writing."
Award-winning, London-based children's comedy performance poet, author, entertainer and educator providing fun in-person and virtual writing workshops and performances for all ages and abilities
Adventure, environment, history
Children's and YA author and poet
Fun, high energy author visits to motivate, enthuse and excite children about books, reading and writing.
Coventry's First Poet Laureate. Loves all things poetry!
Blue Peter Award-winning author of funny stories, poetry and non-fiction. Amazing storyteller and specialist at getting children reading. Inspiration guaranteed!
• Storytelling, movement and creative writing workshops inspired by myth, folklore and place
• Performance-based exploration of the landscapes, memories and stories we inhabit
• Creative journeys beginning with walking, imagination and lived experience
• Workshops that nurture confidence, creativity and expressive voice
• Collaborative creative sessions rooted in place, people and participation
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