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Simon Philip & Neil Clark Author/Illustrator Event
February 11, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
About Simon Philip
Simon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children’s books, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don’t Know What to Call my Cat, You Must Bring a Hat, and the I Really Want series: I Really Want the Cake (2017) shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, I Really Want to Win (2019), I Really Want to Shout (2020) and I Really Want to Share (2022).
Website: www.simon-philip.com
Simon Philip on Instagram (@siphilipstories)
Simon Philip on Facebook (@siphilipstories)
About Neil Clark
Neil is a music-loving, star-gazing illustrator and author. His rural upbringing, in the Yorkshire Wolds, fuelled a playful imagination and a love of storytelling. This, combined with a degree in Illustration & Animation, led to a successful career in design. After years of creating products for clients around the globe, Neil has found his happy place, writing and illustrating children’s books.
Website: www.iamneilclark.com
Neil Clark on Instagram (@neilclarkillustration)
Neil Clark on Facebook (@IamNeilClark)
What to expect from the event
Square used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward, bumpy ride. Until one day, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise.
Discover how the dynamic author/illustrator duo, Simon Philip and Neil Clark worked together to make The Circular Square.
Uncover the skills you need to ride the highs and lows and become an author or illustrator yourself
Create your own characters, as Neil Clark shows you how to draw your own characters from The Circular Squar
Focus Book
The session will focus on the book The Circular Square, (9781800785052)
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 book. 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 Books
Book title: The Circular Square
Square used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward, bumpy ride. Until one day, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. Instead he pledged to see the positives – like the cooling breeze on summer days, a friend’s smile and the taste of homemade lemonade. And while Square still got bashed and bruised, he didn’t seem to mind so much.
Then, unnoticed at first, Square slowly got rounder and rounder everyday. . .
This heartening story is a beautiful, accessible metaphor that shows how our experiences contribute to who we are, and how even though life can be difficult, there is always good to be found.
Publisher: Templar Publishing
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