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SUMMARY:Jasbinder Bilan Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jasbinder\nJasbinder was born in a stable in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her debut novel\, Asha & the Spirit Bird\, won the 2017 Times/Chicken House Competition and was inspired by the incredible bond Jasbinder shares with her grandmother. She lives in Bath with her husband and two teenage sons. \nJasbinder’s website: jasbinderbilan.co.uk \nJasbinder on X (@jasinbath) \nJasbinder on Instagram (@jasbinderbilan) \nJasbinder on Facebook (@jasbinderbilan) \nWhat to expect from the event\nPrepare for a royal adventure through history! Join award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan as she introduces you to Nush\, a brave and determined Indian princess on a mission to reclaim her family’s stolen emerald. Through a captivating reading and discussion of her new book\, Nush and the Stolen Emerald\, your UKS2 pupils will: \n\nJourney back in time: Discover the fascinating world of 19th century India and its complex relationship with the British Empire.\nMeet a remarkable heroine: Be inspired by Nush’s courage\, resilience\, and determination to fight for what’s right.\nExplore themes of identity and belonging: Discuss what it means to be caught between two cultures\, and how we can stand up for our beliefs even in challenging times.\nUncover a thrilling mystery: Follow Nush’s daring quest to Buckingham Palace\, where she’ll face unexpected obstacles and thrilling twists.\nEngage in a lively Q&A: Ask Jasbinder Bilan your burning questions about the book\, her writing process\, or even her own experiences growing up!\n\nThis event promises to be an unforgettable experience\, sparking curiosity about history\, culture\, and the power of standing up for what you believe in. \nHere’s an introduction from Jasbinder to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Jasbinder’s new book: Nush and the Stolen Emerald\, which was released in May and featured in our May Teacher subscription box. \n \nBuy the books\nIf 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. \nWe 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. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Nush and the Stolen Emerald! \nA stunning new historical children’s novel from Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. \nAnushka is furious. As princess of an Indian kingdom\, she has watched the British East India Company take land and her family’s most divine jewel – an emerald the size of an apple. \nSo when her father\, the Maharaja\, decides to visit Queen Victoria at Buckinham Palace\, Nush goes too – determined to bring back the gem that can heal her country. \nA fabulous new historical direction from Costa-winning and Waterstones-shortlisted author\, Jasbinder Bilan. \nThemes of colonialism and identity\, mixed with an action-packed royal mystery. \nPublisher: Chicken House Books
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SUMMARY:Adam & Charlotte Guillain Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Adam and Charlotte\nAdam & Charlotte Guillain have written close to 200 children’s books together. Adam is a former writer-in-residence at the Roald Dahl Story Centre and co-founder of Storytelling Schools. He is now Creative Lead at Dewie – an app that supports pre-school children alongside their parents\, carers\, childminders\, and nursery settings to be socially and developmentally ready to start school. \nCharlotte Guillain was once a children’s book editor and is now a bestselling and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books for children. As well as writing\, Charlotte works part-time at the School of Global and Area Studies at Oxford University. \nAdam and Charlotte’s website: adamandcharlotteguillain.co.uk \nCharlotte on Instagram (@charlotteguillainbooks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nDoes your class have budding authors or avid storytellers in it? \nThis event will encourage lots of empowering chat with a ‘talk-buddy’ about what choices pupils would make to create their very own stories. \nPupils will be able to create their very own ‘TELL YOUR OWN STORY book based on a template and then to find audiences in home and school settings with whom to share those stories with. \nOf course\, as always\, there will be plenty of time for pupils to ask their own questions about how Adam and Charlotte come up with their own stories. \nHere’s an introduction video from Adam and Charlotte to get your pupils buzzing about the event. \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Adam and Charlottes brand new book Tell Your Own Story\, which is released 6th June 2024 and was one of the wonderful books in our May 2024 EYFS teacher subscription box. \n \nBuy the book\nIf 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. \nWe 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. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Tell Your Own Story \nIllustrator: Tony Neal \nIf you could choose your own story\, what story would you tell? \nJoin in and read along in this funny picture book where \nYOU \npick the story. With \nover 60 funny story options to choose \nwhat happens next on each page\, this \ninteractive book \nencourages children to join in with the reading experience and practise using storytelling language. \nWith so many different story options to choose each time\, these books can be read and enjoyed again and again and again! \nPublisher: Ladybird
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