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Fiona Barker Author Event 2024
March 27, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
About Fiona
Fiona Barker writes fiction and non-fiction picture books. She loves lyrical texts and stories with heart.
Fiona believes that a good picture book is for life, not just for childhood. She loves talking to all ages about picture books. She is writer in residence at The Marist School in Sunninghill where she works to promote reading for pleasure and is a registered WI speaker.
Check out Fiona’s website: fionabarker.co.uk
Fiona on Instagram (@fionawritesbooks)
What to expect from the event
Get ready for a flight of fun activities! We’ve got a book reading, quiz, draw-along sessions, and even a song dedicated to Fiona’s latest masterpiece, “A Swift Return”. Let’s swoop in and soak up all the excitement!
Here’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event:
Focus Book
The session will be focused on A Swift Return, which is released 22nd February 2024.
Buy the book
If you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event.
We can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com.
About the Book
Book title: A Swift Return
Illustrator: Howard Gray
Aria has her head in the clouds. Yusuf keeps his feet on the ground. But when they work together to save a bird who has lost her way, something magical happens. When Swift loses her way on her epic migration. Aria and Yusuf come to her rescue and are inspired to think big about looking after the sky above their city.
Inspired by Fiona and Howard’s love for wildlife of all kinds and is the follow-up to Setsuko and the Song of the Sea. Howard’s beautiful illustrations evoke a strong sense of place, strengthened by the beautiful Arabic text distilled by Maysoon AbuBlan.
Publisher: Tiny Tree
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