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SUMMARY:Swapna Haddow Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Swapna\nSwapna Haddow\, who also writes as Swapna Reddy\, is the award-winning children’s author of the Dave Pigeon books and this year she was a World Book Day author with her book ‘Dave Pigeon (Bookshop Mayhem!)’. She loves writing about boisterous animals and madcap adventures and is working with Faber & Faber\, Macmillan\, Scholastic and Oxford University Press to bring stories to young readers around the world. Check out Swapna’s website: swapnahaddow.co.uk Swapna on Twitter (@swapnahaddow) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Dave Pigeon (Kittens!)  \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Dave Pigeon (Kittens!) for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). We will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event\, along with any further resources. \nWhat to expect\nSwapna will introduce her brand new book ‘Dave Pigeon (Kittens!)’ in this interactive writing workshop. Hear her read from her book and learn how to create your very own story plans. There will also be a chance to ask Swapna questions and hear her top tips. Here’s the author with an introduction to get your pupil’s excited about the event.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/swapna-haddow-author-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T133000
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SUMMARY:Julie Sykes & Katy Riddell Author / Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Julie & Katy\nJulie\nJulie is the author of over one hundred books for children. She lives in the UK and once lived on a farm with 300\,000 rainbow trout. Now\, she’s based in Cornwall with her noisy family and their white wolf – who cunningly disguises as a dog. When she’s not busy writing\, she likes baking and eating cake\, walking by the sea or flying over it on her magic carpet. She also loves to read and rarely goes anywhere without at least one book! \nJulie’s website: juliesykes.co.uk \nJulie’s Instagram (@juliesykesbooks) \nJulie’s Twitter (@juliesykesbooks) \nKaty\nKaty is an illustrator from Brighton who loves to travel and see the world! Her favourite thing to do is draw and document her thoughts and feelings. If you don’t see her drawing then you’ll find her reading a book or hiking a mountain somewhere! \nBinny’s website: Binny Illustration and Design | binny.com.au \nKaty’s Twitter (@katyriddell_illustration) \nFocus Book\nThe book focus for this event will be The Woodland Magic Series\, featuring Operation Owl and Fox Cub Rescue \n  \nBuy the book\nBuy the books for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \nWhat to expect\nA brief talk on how Julie Sykes and Katy Riddell worked together on the Woodland Magic series. What the series is about. An age appropriate introduction to rewilding and how we can all help to care for and protect the environment with small rewilding projects. Create a story together using prompts from the Woodland Magic bag. Katy illustrating as we go along. Q and A to finish. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to get your pupil’s excited about the event:
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/julie-sykes-katy-riddell-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T143000
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SUMMARY:Ian Eagleton Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ian\nAuthor Ian Eagleton is the director of The Reading Realm. He is also content creator and resource writer for various educational organisations\, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. He is the author of bestselling picture books Nen and the Lonely Fisherman and Violet’s Tempest\, as well as his debut middle grade book Glitter Boy. \nCheck out Ian’s website: thereadingrealm.co.uk \nIan on Twitter (@MrEagletonIan) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Glitter Boy. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Glitter Boy for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nJoin Ian Eagleton for a book reading\, discussion about LGBT history and a quiz. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event:
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ian-eagleton-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Lindsay Galvin Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Lindsay\nLindsay Galvin is the author of 3 middle grade adventure novels Darwin’s Dragons\, My Friend the Octopus and Call of the Titanic. She has also written five books for Harper Collins Educational\, is scriptwriter for a history podcast and is currently working on her first book for adults. \nLindsay has a degree in English Language and Literature and is fascinated by psychology\, history\, and the natural world. When she isn’t writing\, researching\, mentoring or reading\, she can be found on long shoreside dog walks with her family\, featuring the occasional sea swim. \nCheck out Lindsay’s website: lindsaygalvin.com \nLindsay on Twitter (@lindsaygalvin) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Call of the Titanic. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Call of the Titanic for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nAn interactive event featuring an introduction to the story of the Titanic rescue ship Carpathia\, which saved the Titanic survivors and is the focus of the book. Includes slides\, videos\, interactive elements\, including a quiz plus a reading. Then a run down of how a book is written\, including slides of my copyedits. I love answering questions too! \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event:
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/lindsay-galvin-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Chrissie Sains Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Chrissie\nChrissie grew up in Billericay\, Essex where she spent much of her childhood seeking adventure and finding trouble. Described by her teachers as having a ‘lively imagination’\, Chrissie always had a love of storytelling but was sometimes shy about writing her ideas down. With encouragement from her family\, Chrissie eventually mustered the courage to put her stories on paper and found fulfilment in bringing her imagination to life through writing. \nChrissie’s An Alien in the Jam Factory\, illustrated by Jenny Taylor\, has been shortlisted for the Alligator’s Mouth award and the Sheffield children’s book award and was the Toppsta Reader’s Favourite of 2021. \nChrissie is also co-author with Cara Mailey of Cara’s debut children’s novel\, I Got This\, inspired by Cara’s experiences living with achondroplasia\, which has been shortlisted for The Redbridge Book Awards. \nChrissie loves meeting young people and talking to them about their interests and aspirations. Passionate about inclusion and empathy\, Chrissie loves talking at schools and festivals\, sharing her journey from reluctant reader to author and inspiring young people to believe in themselves. \nCheck out Chrissie’s website: chrissiesains.com \nChrissie on Twitter (@crsains) \nChrissie on Instagram (@chrissie_sains) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Chrissie’s books series An Alien in the Jam Factory: An Alien in the Jam Factory\, Slugs Invade the Jam Factory and The Treasure under the Jam Factory. \n   \nBuy the book\nBuy the books for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nJoin Chrissie to find out all about the Alien in the Jam Factory series. Find out how the book ideas came about and join Chrissie in a crazy jam-making session followed by a draw along of Fizzbee. Then\, you can ask Chrissie any questions you like about being an author\, jam and the books. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupil’s excited about the event:
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/chrissie-sains-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T093000
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SUMMARY:Sarah Tagholm and Binny Talib Author / Illustrator event
DESCRIPTION:About Sarah & Binny\nSarah\nSarah Tagholm lives with her family in Cornwall where they spend so much time in the sea it’s a wonder they haven’t grown gills. Sarah loves writing about confused animals\, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading and availability of books for all children. \nSarah’s Instagram (@sarah_tagholm) \nSarah’s Twitter (@mrstwit) \nBinny\nBinny is an award winning illustrator\, textile and surface pattern designer. Her hand-drawn and playful illustrations have secured licensing deals across major Australian and International brands. Binny has illustrated her own wallpaper collection\, textiles\, children’s toys\, fashion lines\, interior design\, books\, album covers and greeting cards. Her agency background as an Art and Creative Director\, as well as her Honors degree in Visual Communications sets her apart in the world of illustration. \nHark its me Ruby Lee\, Honour CBCA\, and short list for Prime Minister’s literary awards. \nHer recent published book include: The Bewilderbeast\, Sam Francisco \nBinny’s website: Binny Illustration and Design | binny.com.au \nBinny’s Instagram (@binnyillustration) \nBinny’s Twitter (@binnyillustration) \nFocus Book\nThe book focus for this very special event will be Sam Francisco King of the Disco. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy Sam Francisco King of the Disco for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \n\nBuy the book\nBuy Interview with a Kangaroo & Other Marsupials too for your school up to 7 days before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the book separately to your tickets as we can not process credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). We will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book following the event via email before the event. \n\nWhat to expect\nA reading\, a draw along and if we can get the tech to work some easy dance moves for joining in!
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sarah-tagholm-and-binny-talib-author-illustrator-event/
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SUMMARY:Hannah Shaw Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Hannah\nHannah Shaw is the Author and Illustrator of picture books and young fiction. Her Unipiggle series is both silly and magical. As well as drawing muddy unicorn pigs and unconventional princesses\, Hannah also illustrates books for other authors. \nCheck out Hannah’s website: hannahshawillustrator.co.uk \nHannah on Twitter (@hannahshawdraws) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on book from the Unipiggle Series Witch Emergency and Mermaid Mayhem. \n  \nBuy the book\nBuy the books from the Unipiggle series\, Mermain Mayhem or Witch Emergency for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll make sure they arrive before the event (please note\, you will need to check out the books separately to your tickets as we can not process event credit transactions and card payments in the same transaction). \nWe will send you a printable pdf with a link for parents to buy the book after the event via email in the lead up to the event. \nWhat to expect\nHello Reading Rockers\, looking forward to meeting you! Just to let you know what to look forward to when you come online: First of all I share a fun presentation\, I have some silly hats and props too! Then\, I perform a special (and delicious) magic trick and read a story extract to give you a taster of one of my magical stories. Finally\, we finish off with a super fun Unipiggle draw-along so make sure you have paper\, pencils and colouring things ready to go. At the end there will be chance to show me your drawings and I love to answer questions\, so get your thinking hats on- you can ask me anything! Suitable for Y1-4. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupils excited about the event:
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hannah-shaw-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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