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

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'

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