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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/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T093000
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SUMMARY:Naomi Jones & Rebecca Ashdown Author / Illustrator event
DESCRIPTION:This event is a special event linked to Dyslexia Awareness Week . \nDyslexia Awareness Week 2023 will run 02 October – 08 October. \n \nAbout Naomi & Rebecca\nNaomi is a children’s author and a poet. Her picture books include The Perfect Fit\, One More Try\, The Odd Fish\, How to Catch a Rainbow\, How to Make a Story and Thunderboots. Her books have been published in 19 languages and shortlisted for multiple awards. Naomi lives with her family and their dog in Cornwall. \nNaomi’s Twitter (@NaomiJones_1) \nNaomi’s Instagram (@naomiandjamesjones) \nRebecca is an award nominated artist and author and maker of books. She is passionate about art and visual literacy and teaches workshops exploring innovative inclusive approaches to making art and telling stories. \nRebecca’s website: rebeccaashdown.me \nRebecca’s Twitter (@FamilyOfBeasts) \nRebecca’s Instagram (@familyofbeasts) \nFocus Book\nThe book focus for this very special event will be Thunderboots. \nThunderboots is an empowering story about starting school with dyslexia that celebrates everyone’s differences. \n \nBuy the book\nBuy Thunderboots 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\nJoin Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown as they share their brand new book THUNDERBOOTS! You will learn how to draw Trixie\, listen to their story\, play some games\, find your inner superhero and have a chance to ask Naomi and Rebecca 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/naomi-jones-rebecca-ashdown-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T143000
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SUMMARY:Karl Newson Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Karl\nKarl Newson is an internationally best selling\, multi-award-winning children’s book biscuit. Karl grew up in Norwich\, England\, and was inspired to write his first story when his children were small… he’s been writing stories ever since. When Karl isn’t writing he enjoys walking in the woods\, listening to music and reading stories. He lives in London\, in a wonky house filled with books\, plants\, and biscuits! \nCheck out Karl’s website: karlnewson.com \nKarl on Twitter (@karlwheel) \nKarl on Instagram (@karl_newson) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Karl’s books Snug as a Bug? and Beware the Blue Bagoo. \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\nThis event will include book reading\, silly songs and a draw-along. \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the books to get your pupil’s excited about the event:
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/karl-newson-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Hannah Moffatt Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Hannah\nHannah has always loved two things: Writing and silliness. As a child\, you could mostly find her scribbling poems or giggling at comedies\, like Mr Bean\, on TV. \nAs a grown-up\, Hannah puts all that silliness into her stories. When she’s not writing books\, you can sometimes find her writing sensible things for businesses\, too. \nCheck out Hannah’s website: hannahmoffatt.com \nHannah on Twitter (@MissDePlume) \nHannah on Instagram (@MissDePlume) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Hannah’s books Small and Small Bites Back \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\nHave you got what it takes to be a vampire dentist? \nIn this 60-minute session (including a 15-minute Q&A) I’ll: \n\nIntroduce myself and my stories.\nTest your dental knowledge with questions and facts about animal teeth.\nIntroduce the vampire dentists in Small Bites Back – asking the students what they would typically expect a vampire to be like before I do the reading.\nTalk about my approach for creating surprising characters (which is to list the things people already expect and then find a way to flip them and tell an alternative story. I’ve included a worksheet students can use to create their own surprising characters).\nHave a go at creating 3 alternative characters (a wicked witch\, a werewolf and a fairy godmother). This is partly just good fun but also a reminder to students not to judge characters or people simply based on what others have told them as it’s often wrong).\nFinish up with a Q&A.\n\nHere’s the author with an introduction to get your pupils excited about the event!
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/hannah-moffatt-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T093000
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SUMMARY:Maz Evans Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Maz\nStill unsure how it happened\, Maz Evans is apparently the author of the bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT?\, VI SPY and SCARLETT FIFE series\, which have collectively sold over half a million copies to 22 countries worldwide. They have received over 30 award nominations\, including the Carnegie Medal\, Branford Boase\, Books Are My Bag\, Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Year\, Indie Children’s Book of the Year and CrimeFest Best Children’s Book. She narrates the audiobooks for the series and her acclaimed live events have featured at Hay\, Imagine\, Edinburgh\, Bath\, Cheltenham\, Bestival\, Wilderness\, CarFest and countless literary festivals and primary schools around the UK. Her debut adult novel\, OVER MY DEAD BODY will be published with Headline in August 2023. \nCheck out Maz’s website: maz.world \nMaz on Twitter (@MaryAliceEvans) \nMaz on Instagram (@mazauthor) \nMaz on Facebook (@MazEvansAuthor) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on OH MAYA GODS! \n \nBuy the book\nBuy the book Oh Maya Gods! by Maz Evans 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\nExpect a talk by Maz about the book\, followed by a no-holds-barred
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/maz-evans-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230925T093000
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SUMMARY:Sufiya Ahmed Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Sufiya\nSufiya Ahmed is the author of 22 published books. Before being published\, Sufiya worked in the Houses of Parliament and her talks touch upon the human rights that inspire her writing. \nSufiya on Twitter (@sufiyaahmed) \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Rosie Raja Mission To Cairo and Rosie Raja Churchill’s Spy. \n  \nBuy the book\nBuy either of the two books from the event 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\nJoin Sufiya as she delivers a presentation on her journey to writing\, her parliament background and an introduction to shared history. You will also be able to listen to some of the story before a Q&A session to finish.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/sufiya-ahmed-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T103000
DTSTAMP:20230512T110744Z
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SUMMARY:Naomi Jones Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Naomi\nNaomi Jones worked in children’s publishing for eight years. Since then Naomi has worked as a freelance editor and fulfilled her childhood dream of having her stories published. Naomi is the acclaimed author of The Perfect Fit (OUP)\, its sequel One More Try\, The Odd Fish (Farshore)\, How to Catch a Rainbow (OUP) and How to Make a Story (OUP). Her books have now been published in 19 languages. Naomi lives with her family and their dog in Cornwall. When she’s not writing\, Naomi loves to swim in the sea and play netball. \nNaomi on Twitter \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on How to Catch a Rainbow and How to Make a Story. \n  \nBuy the book\nBuy either of the two books from the event 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\nIt will be a fun\, interactive event with a reading of both How to Make a Story and How to Catch a Rainbow\, followed by a chance for us all to make up a story together. Naomi will share her top tips for becoming an author and some rainbow facts too. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end and Naomi will share some story making and rainbow themed worksheets which can be used for follow up activities in class after the event.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/naomi-jones-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230626T103000
DTSTAMP:20230512T111145Z
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SUMMARY:Andy Seed Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Andy\nAndy is an author and humorist who writes books for children (and adults occasionally\, if they’re well behaved). He loves funny things and most of his books are a bit giggly\, as you’ll find out if you read them. \nandyseed.com \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Interview with a Kangaroo: \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). \nWhat to expect\n\nDiscover all about remarkable marsupials and how they are adapted to life in Australia\nMeet the koala\, wombat and Tasmanian devil among other exciting creatures\nHear Andy read one of his animal interviews and discover the amazing way he does them\nFind out how why some marsupials are endangered and what is being done to protect them\nIdeas and inspiration for how to write your own animal interview\nQ&A
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/andy-seed-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230524T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230524T103000
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SUMMARY:Fiona Barker Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Fiona\nFiona 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. \nfionabarker.co.uk \nFocus Book\nI Definitely Don’t Like Winter: \n \nBuy the book\nBuy I Definitely Don’t Like Winter 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). \nWhat to expect\nAn interactive session including a reading\, some sign language and an activity based around the seasons.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/fiona-barker-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T110000
DTSTAMP:20230512T111307Z
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SUMMARY:Joshua Seigal Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Joshua\nJoshua Seigal\, is a highly acclaimed\, award-winning professional poet\, performer and educator who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire confidence and ​creativity in communication. He has worked in hundreds of schools\, libraries\, theatres and festivals around the world\, had books published by Bloomsbury and other major publishers\, and has written and performed for BBC television.  \nHere’s a link to his lovingly handmade website: \njoshuaseigal.co.uk \nWhat to expect\nExciting Performances!  \nJoshua’s performances are fun\, educational and interactive\, and are intended to demonstrate that poetry can be about much more than simply reading and writing: it can also be about listening\, watching\, participating and enjoying! His performances are varied\, from humorous and nonsense poetry to poems dealing with serious themes. He truly bring words to life! \n   \nBuy the book\nBuy any of the above books by Joshua Seigal for your school up to 7 days before the event with free postage over £35 (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).
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/joshua-seigal-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T093000
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SUMMARY:Justyn Edwards Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Justyn\nJustyn Edwards is not very good at nuclear physics or DIY. In fact\, some of his worst moments have involved combining these interests. Thankfully\, when he writes books people seem to enjoy reading them\, and this is how he spends most of his time. \nJustyn lives in Cornwall with his wife (+) and two cats and has managed to retain many of his own teeth. These also live in Cornwall.\njustynedwards.com \nFocus books\n  \nThe Great Fox series: His 2022 debut The Great Fox Illusion was Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Month\, listed by Waterstones as one of their Best Children’s Books of the Month\, a Toppsta Best Book of the Month\, and listed for the Adrien Prize\, the Phoenix Book Award\, the Kernow Youth Book Award\, and the Dudley Children’s Book Award. The Great Fox Heist comes out in April. \nBuy the book\nGet the highly anticipated The Great Fox Heist for your school up to 7 days before the event and we’ll ensure they arrive 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).
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/justyn-edwards-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T103000
DTSTAMP:20230512T112324Z
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SUMMARY:Jo Clarke Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jo\nWhen Jo’s not writing\, She’s a primary school librarian and award-winning book blogger. Her blog\, BookloverJo\, enables her to indulge my love of reading children’s books. \nShe’s actively involved in the children’s book community and has taken part in judging the British Book Awards\, Blue Peter Book Awards and Alligator’s Mouth Book Awards. \nGrowing up\, she liked nothing better than reading mystery and boarding school stories by torchlight\, when she should have been fast asleep. She was rarely seen without her nose in a book! \nShe lives in Hampshire with her husband\, two daughters and three cats. \njo-clarke.co.uk \nBook focus\n  \nJo will be talking about The Travelling School Mysteries at the session. \nBuy the book\nBuy Libby and the Highland Heist 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). \nWhat to expect\nShe will introduce pupils to her book series and then talk to them about plotting their own crime\, help them create their own detective characters and understand how they can use clues to help their reader solve the mystery.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jo-clarke-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T103000
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SUMMARY:Clare Helen Welsh & Jenny Lovlie Author / Illustrator event
DESCRIPTION:About Clare & Jenny\nClare is a former primary school teacher\, turned children’s writer. She is delighted that her books mean she can continue to inspire children to love language\, themselves and the world around them. Her story ‘Wee? It Wasn’t Me! with Nicola O’Byrne has been shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards! clarehelenwelsh.com I’m a children’s book illustrator from Norway based in London. When I’m not drawing I’m cooking\, reading\, walking and birdwatching! @lovlieillustration  @JennyLovlie \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Time To Move South For Winter and All the Animals Were Sleeping. \n  \n  \nBuy the book\nBuy either of the two books from the event 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\nInteractive animal fun
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/clare-helen-welsh-jenny-lovlie-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T103000
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SUMMARY:Steven Butler Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Steven\nAward-winning children’s author | New York Times bestseller | History nerd | Performer and artist! \nSteven is the award-winning author of the Nothing To See Here Hotel series (winner of the Sainsbury’s Fiction Prize; shortlisted for the Laugh-Out-Loud “Lollies” award and Alligator’s Mouth award; featured on W.H Smith’s Tom Fletcher Bookclub)\, The Wrong Pong series (shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize)\, his new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey for Hachette’s Awesomely Austen series\, and his comedy collaboration with American author\, James Patterson\, the Dog Diaries series. \ntwitter.com/sbutlerbooks \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on: Spooked: The Theatre Ghosts \n \nBuy the book\nBuy Spooked: The Theatre Ghosts 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). \nWhat to expect\nThe event will consists of some funny stories about books and reading when Steven was a child\, a reading from the book (including an introduction to the characters) and a Q&A.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/steven-butler-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Neal Zetter Virtual Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Neal\nNeal has been a London-based comedy performance poet\, author\, educator\, and entertainer since 1989\, with an earlier background in communication\, training and mentoring. He makes language fun and accessible for the least engaged and streeeeeeeetch and challenge the more talented. \ncccpworkshops.co.uk \nWorkshop focus\n \nThrough my poetry writing or poetry performance workshops\, I develop literacy\, confidence\, self-expression\, creativity\, performance and presentation skills in 3-103-year-olds. I have appeared in West End comedy clubs for many years and run my own one\, so can perform my interactive poems at events and assemblies as well as in all my workshops. I’m also passionate about reading and books so encourage others to follow my example. \nBook focus\n \nBuy the book\nBuy Yuck and Yum: A Feast of Funny Poems 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).
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/neal-zetter-virtual-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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