Available for
Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview, Commission a bookAudiences
Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11, Age 11 to 14, Age 14 to 16, Age 16 to 18+, AdultGenres
Adventure, Comedy, Fiction, Fiction narrative, Humour, Literary realism, Mystery, Narrative, Picture book, Realistic fiction, Short story, Suspense-thrillerBook types
Fiction 4-11, Fiction 8-13Awards
- 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
Hello, and thank you so much for visiting my author page.
My name is Simon Adepetun, a children's author, creative writer, and storyteller.
I am passionate about promoting reading for pleasure, creative writing, and storytelling, all woven into one
By engaging with schools, I demonstrate that through the power of our imagination, we can craft the finest stories, whether in poetry, drama, or prose.
Currently, I serve as a Patron of Reading in 3 primary schools and advocate for reading for pleasure through my sessions, which have led me to visit 99 schools nationwide so far.
I travel across the country, visiting primary, secondary, and specialist schools, educational and youth centres, touring libraries, and participating in literary festivals.
I deliver author talks and workshops specifically tailored for KS2 & KS3, focusing on the art of creative writing through imagination while promoting reading for pleasure.
I also conduct workshops for EYFS & KS1, engaging children with the power of imagination as I captivate them with readings of their favourite books.
My sessions and workshops are suitable and adaptable for any group size. They are interactive, engaging, and inspirational, taking students on a motivational journey of how I persevered to become a published author, striving and working tirelessly to live out my dream, my long life passion.
I engage students with mini-challenges to enhance their ability to use their imagination creatively in storytelling and creative writing while promoting the joy of reading.
Based in the North West, 80% of my visits have taken me to locations as far as Wembley & Southall in London, Walderslade in Kent and Norwich inspiring over 25,000 students with my fun-filled sessions.
My fees are based on the Society of Authors recommended rates (Discounted promotional rates may be available so please ask).
I’m happy to work with schools and put together a visit (in person or online) that suits your requirements.
Please contact me to discover the benefits of having Simon Adepetun visit your school or event, and find out how I can make my visit an unforgettable experience for you all.
Testimonials
Walderslade Primary School
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'
Event feedback
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!
Books by Simon Adepetun
The Bee Hive
The Curse of The Deadly Marshmallows
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