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Hello, and thank you so much for visiting my author page. I really appreciate you 😊
My name is Simon Adepetun, a children's author , storyteller & creative writer.
I hold a BA (Hons) in English and specialised in creative writing.
I also hold a PG cert in Theatre Studies
A former Teacher passionate about promoting reading for pleasure in primary schools & creative writing in secondary schools across the country.
I believe if I can promote reading for pleasure, I can promote writing creatively & vice versa.
I have since taken my sessions to a Premier league winning football club’s academy & several schools across the country inspiring thousands of Students to read & write creatively.
A strong advocate for reading for pleasure & creative writing which I have discussed on several BBC Radio stations as a guest.
Currently, I serve as a Patron of Reading in 3 primary schools.
I combine my unique effective communication skills I learnt from my years as a Teacher, my specialist subject from my university degrees , creative writing & theatre studies to prefect my skills my techniques & connect with your Students working with them as we learn how, through the power of our own imagination, we can craft the finest stories.
I will motivate them through my ‘never give up story’ of resilience that they should never give up on their dreams.
I will engage them with my fun filled activities and mini challenges that will help promote reading for pleasure.
I will create a fun filled environment that will engage your students and bring the best out of their ability to write creatively through my guidance.
They will enthrall and amaze one another as they take us all on their own adventure through the end product of their own creative work and be immensely proud of what they have achieved.
I am DBS checked and will travel to any part of the country.
My fees are based on the Society of Authors recommended rates & are very affordable so please get in touch, let’s discuss what I can do for your school.
Please visit my website www.simonadepetun.co.uk and see the work that I have done in so many schools already.
Discover the benefits of having Simon Adepetun visit your school, educational institution or event, and find out how I have been privileged to visit some schools twice or even three times over.
Let me make my visit to your School an unforgettable everlasting fun filled inspirational experience for you all as I help promote reading for pleasure, creative writing in your school in a most unique motivatational engaging & interactive fun filled way.
Testimonials
Walderslade Primary School
Morning Simon,
Thank you for providing such great workshops
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'
