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SUMMARY:Mel Taylor-Bessent author event
DESCRIPTION:About Mel Taylor-Bessent\nBestselling author of The Christmas Carrolls series\, Mel Taylor-Bessent started her career running award-winning creative writing workshops and launching authorfy.com\, one of the most-used literacy platforms in the UK. Mel hopes her new series\, Imagination Island\, and her ‘Write for Fun’ YouTube channel will inspire even more children to read and write for pleasure. \nMel’s website: meltaylorbessent.com \nMel on X (@http://twitter.com/MelTBessent) \nMel on Instagram (@meltaylorbessent) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn author talk on writing for pleasure\, the power of our imagination and how to create your own Imagination Island. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Mel’s new book: Race to Imagination Island\, released July 2024 and featured in our July 2024 UKS2 book subscription boxes! \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: Race to Imagination Island \nIllustrator: Alessandro D’Urso  \nThe time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island. Children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. To become a Protector\, they must compete in teams and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes. \nDreamy 10-year-old Luca is afraid of everything\, not least the lightstream he stumbles into by accident. Imagination Island is everything that he’s terrified of. But there’s no way out. So he hits on a plan. Work out how to come LAST\, and get sent home. That’s what he really wants. Isn’t it? \nThe Race is ON! \nPublisher: Farshore publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/mel-taylor-bessent-author-event/
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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
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/adam-charlotte-guillain-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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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
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jasbinder-bilan-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T143000
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SUMMARY:Danny Wallace Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Danny Wallace\nDanny Wallace is an award-winning writer who’s done lots of silly things. He’s been a quiz show host. A character in a video game. He’s made TV shows about monkeys\, robots\, and starting his own country. He has written lots of books for grown ups\, in which he uses words like ‘invidious’\, and he pretends he knows what they mean but he doesn’t. He thinks you’re terrific. Danny’s first book for children\, Hamish and the Worldstoppers\, was the first in a bestselling series\, and his recent standalones\, The Day the Screens Went Blank and The Luckiest Kid in the World are highly acclaimed. The Boss of Everyone is his latest novel for readers age 8+. \nDanny on X (@dannywallace) \nDanny on Instagram (@verydannywallace) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn in-conversation event with author\, comedian\, and presenter Danny Wallace all about his brand-new comedy adventure\, Operation: Evil Genius. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Danny’s brand new book Operation: Evil Genius\, which is out on 20th June! \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the two book below 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 Books\nBook title: Operation: Evil Genius \nIllustrator: Gemma Correll \nWhat would you do if you woke up one day to find that your best friend has become your worst enemy? \nThat’s exactly what happens to 11-year-old Ryan in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author\, comedian\, and presenter Danny Wallace\, perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Stephen Mangan\, Andy Griffiths\, Jenny Pearson\, Helen Rutter\, David Walliams and David Baddiel. \nSeparated only by a garden fence\, Ryan and Tom have been best friends since they were two years old. But while Ryan is looking forward to starting secondary school together\, Tom doesn’t seem to want anything to do him with anymore. Suddenly\, he’d rather hang out with mean Minnie and horrible Simon! \nRyan sets out to repair their friendship . . . but everything he tries backfires spectacularly. So Ryan decides that there’s only one thing for it – he must exact terrible revenge on his ex-best friend. Cue: Operation Evil Genius. \nThere’s only one problem… every time Ryan tries to make Tom look BAD\, he ends up looking GOOD. As it turns out\, Ryan is terrible at being terrible! \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/danny-wallace-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T103000
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SUMMARY:Nadia Shireen Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Nadia\nNadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf and most recently for Barbara Throws a Wobbler\, which has been described as a ‘little doorway of joy’ by Caitlin Moran. She’s also been shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards\, the Lollies\, The Week Junior Book Award\, Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her first series for older readers. \nNadia on X (@NadiaShireen) \nNadia on Instagram (@nadiashireendraws) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Nadia Shireen as she takes students into the bonkers world of the Grimwood series. She will introduce them to the crazy cast of Grimwood inhabitants along the way and share what it’s like to be an author / illustrator. A highly interactive event for students aged 7-11 with both a reading and draw-a-long included. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused the Grimwood book series – including Nadia’s brand new book Grimwood: Party Animals!\, which is due out in June. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy either of the two books below 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 Books\nBook title: Grimwood: Party Animals! \nIllustrator: Nadia Shireen \nSharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident\, and now it’s up to Ted\, Nancy\, Willow\, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork\, friendship and\, most importantly\, dance skills\, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again! \nFully illustrated throughout and full of heart\, laughs and surprises\, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grimwood series. \nBook title: Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster!  \nIllustrator: Nadia Shireen \nA Bigfoot is on the loose! Ted\, Nancy\, Willow and the rest of the Grimwood gang must embark on their greatest adventure yet to save their home from a nasty\, thieving stink monster. Monster hunters are GO! \nFully illustrated throughout and full of heart\, laughs and surprises\, this is the must-read third title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series. \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nadia-shireen-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Day 5: The Big Live event: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Dinosaur Finale: LIVE with Adam\, Charlotte\, and Gareth!\nGet ready for the most ROAR-some event of the week! It’s time to celebrate everything we’ve learned about dinosaurs with a LIVE extravaganza! 🎉🦖🦕 \nHere’s what you can expect: \n\nSing & Sign:\nMeet the Authors:\nDino Showcase:\nArtistic Adventures:\nDance Party:\nStory Time Surprises:\nWhat Would YOU Say…?\nQ&A Time: Get all your burning questions answered by Adam and Charlotte.\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable\, interactive dinosaur celebration! Get ready to ROAR\, laugh\, and learn with us! \nDon’t forget to keep an eye out on your inbox for the live event link! \nWe can’t wait to see you there on Friday!
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-5-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T110000
DTSTAMP:20240620T215206Z
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SUMMARY:Day 5: Big LIVE event: Big Primary Author Week (KS2)
DESCRIPTION:The Big LIVE Event\nGet ready for the ultimate mystery-solving experience! Today\, we’re going LIVE with the brilliant authors of “The Super Sunny Murder Club.” This is your chance to ask your burning questions\, get insider tips\, and learn the secrets behind their thrilling stories. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! \nFull information coming soon! \nExpect: \n\nMultiple authors live in your virtual classroom\nPupil interaction\nLots of Questions!\n\nPlease add events@wherereadingrocks.com to your allowed email addresses to ensure you get all updates about this event! \nWe can’t wait to see you there on Friday!! \n  \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/big-primary-author-challenge-2/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
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SUMMARY:Day 4: Mind-Blowing Twists and teasers: Big Primary Author Week - KS2
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the grand finale of mystery writing – the twist! Today\, we’re learning how to shock\, surprise\, and leave your readers reeling with unexpected turns. Buckle up\, because things are about to get interesting! \nKeep your eyes peeling for more information coming your way soon.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-4-mind-blowing-twists-and-teasers-big-primary-author-week-ks2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621
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SUMMARY:Day 4: Sillysaurus Surprise: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1
DESCRIPTION:Unleash Your Funny Bone!\nGet ready to giggle\, guffaw\, and ROAR with laughter as we dive into the world of silliness! 🤪🦕🦖 \nAdam and Charlotte will share some hilarious “What Would You Say?” scenarios from the book\, showing you how to answer questions in the most unexpected ways! Imagine telling a sad\, soggy dinosaur\, “Would you like a banana?” 🤣 \nWatch out for more info and the daily videos coming to your inbox. \nSign up for all events and updates with the event series pass.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-4-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20240520T140539Z
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SUMMARY:Day 3: Setting the scene for suspense: Big Primary Author Week - KS2
DESCRIPTION:Every mystery needs an intriguing setting! Today\, we’re learning how to create vivid backdrops for our crimes. From shadowy alleyways to sun-drenched beaches\, let’s build worlds where thrilling stories unfold. \nKeep an eye out for more information in the coming week!
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-3-setting-the-scene-for-suspense-big-primary-author-week-ks2/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20240605T155405Z
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SUMMARY:Day 3: Dino Dance Party! Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to STOMP\, SLASH\, and WIGGLE your tails\, dino-dancers! 🕺🦕🦖 \nToday\, Adam and Charlotte have received a super-secret invitation to the coolest dinosaur party EVER! But wait… what kind of party is it? And what can we do to make sure THEY come to OURS? \nJoin Adam and Charlotte as they show off their best dinosaur dance moves\, and teach you how to groove like a T-Rex\, twist like a Triceratops\, and shake it like a Stegosaurus! You’ll be the life of ANY prehistoric party with these moves. \nGet a sneak peek at the special postcard Steg received from his Granny inviting him to a party. Let’s see what makes Steg so excited! \nLot’s more info coming soon. Sign up for all events and updates with the event series pass.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-3-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20240605T160339Z
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SUMMARY:Day 2: Tell me more about your dinosaur: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1
DESCRIPTION:Roar-ing Introductions & Dino Tales!\nGet ready to meet some new friends – both human and dinosaur! 🦖 \nToday\, our dynamic author duo\, Adam and Charlotte\, will teach you the coolest way to say “Hello!”. It’s the perfect way to start a chat with anyone\, even a dinosaur! \nNext\, get ready for the grand entrance of Steg\, the lovable Stegosaurus from What Would You Say to a Dinosaur? But Steg’s not the only star of the show today… \nWatch out for more info and the videos coming to your inbox soon. \nSign up for all events and updates with the event series pass.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-2-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
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SUMMARY:Day 2: Detective Design: Big Primary Author Week - KS2
DESCRIPTION:What makes a great detective? Is it their keen observation skills\, their trusty sidekick\, or their quirky habits? Today\, we’re exploring the essential elements that make up your perfect crime-solver. \nWe’ll be posting more information in the coming week\, so watch this space.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-2-detective-design-big-primary-author-week-ks2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTSTAMP:20240612T104327Z
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SUMMARY:Day 1: How to Draw a dinosaur: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Draw-a-Saur!\nCalling all budding artists and dino-enthusiasts! Today\, you’re in for a prehistoric treat. Our friend Gareth Conway\, the amazing illustrator behind What Would You Say to a Dinosaur?\, will lead you on a Jurassic journey of creativity! \nGrab your pencils and paper as Gareth guides you through his super special “How to Draw a Dinosaur Character”. Learn the secrets to creating ROAR-some dino characters with unique personalities. \nStay tuned for more prehistoric fun as we dive deeper into the world of dinosaurs throughout the week! \nKeep your eyes peeled for more info coming your way and the daily video directly to your inbox \nSign up for all events and updates with the event series pass.
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-1-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
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SUMMARY:Day 1: Crime Creation 101: Big Primary Author Week - KS2
DESCRIPTION:Every great mystery starts with a crime! Today\, we’re learning the secrets of crafting a captivating crime that will keep your readers guessing. Get ready to put on your detective hats and dive into the world of dastardly deeds! \nKeep your eyes peeled for more info coming soon to your inbox when you signup!. \nUpdate:\nChallenge 1: Featuring Serena Patel (co editor and writer of mystery 10 – Deadly Departure) \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/how-to-create-a-crime-big-primary-author-week-ks2/
CATEGORIES:Big Author Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T103000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Bernard & Lisa Moss Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Thomas and Lisa\nHusband and wife author team\, Dr Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss were inspired to co-found QuestFriendz\, a children’s book publisher\, following the birth of their twin daughters and their passion to help make STEM learning exciting and accessible to all children. \nLisa grew up in Canada and has written stories from a young age. A 20-year corporate career at several high-tech companies led her to become acutely aware of the STEM skills gap.\nThomas grew up in France and was inspired by his grandfather to have a curiosity for science\, technology and discovering the world around him. His love for coding and the opportunity to create and innovate led him to pursue degrees in Physics\, Mathematics and Engineering along with a PhD in Computer Engineering. He became profoundly aware of the STEM skills gap and more specifically the gender gap in STEM during his time as a computer science lecturer and during his career at several high tech companies. \nThomas and Lisa live together in Amsterdam with their STEM-loving twin daughters Emilie and Rebecca. \nThe Quest Friendz website: QuestFriendz.com \nQuest Friendz on X (@questfriendz) \nThomas on X (@ThomasAMBernard) \nLisa on X (@lisa_a_moss) \nQuest Friendz on Instagram (@questfriendz) \nQuest Friendz on Facebook (@questfriendz) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for a SUPER adventure\, KS1 Questers! Join the awesome author duo behind the Quest Friendz books\, Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss\, as they take you on an epic journey through their latest book\, SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea! \nGet ready to: \n\nThere will be storytelling and interaction\, while we work through a quest together.\nPut your STEM skills to the test with a super cool challenge that will blow your mind!\nAsk Thomas and Lisa ANYTHING you want about their books\, characters\, or even what they had for breakfast!\n\nThis is one virtual author event you won’t want to miss! \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused the SuperQuesters book series – including their new book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea \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 Books\nBook title: SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea \nIllustrator: Amy Willcox \nDiscover your inner superhero in the further adventures of the intrepid SUPERQUESTERS! This STEM-sational series inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 5+ through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book\, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before. Supports the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 in Science\, Computing and Maths. \nWhen Lilli\, Bea and Leo need inspiration for how to clean up their local river\, they journey to Questland to research ideas for a machine to clear up the rubbish. Upon their arrival\, the trio discover the sea is in a state of fury and unrest and only they can help. Lord Grumble has teamed up with Captain Blackwaters on a terrifying tanker. They are tearing through the waters of Questland\, leaking oil and littering\, polluting the watery habitat and marine life. The SuperQuesters set out to stop the dastardly duo\, clean up the waters of Questland and rescue the marine life. Along the way\, Lilli\, Bea and Leo – and the reader – must use their STEM skills to save otters from an oil spill\, rescue a narwhal and stop the pirate robots. Can you help the SuperQuesters to save Questland’s sea? And will Lilli\, Bea and Leo find inspiration for their river cleaning invention? \nThis unique interactive story with hands-on activities is expertly designed to support the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 Science\, Computing and Maths to help children develop their STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics) skills in innovative new ways. Children develop over 14 STEM skills including problem solving\, coding\, sequencing and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest… and discover their inner superhero along the way. \nPublisher: QuestFriendz
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/thomas-bernard-lisa-moss-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T200000
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SUMMARY:Kit Brown How To Shine at Primary School Book Launch event
DESCRIPTION:About Kit Brown\nKit Brown is an inspirational Year 5 primary school teacher\, TikTok phenomenon and BBC Bitesize presenter. \nHis passion for teaching and educating the next generation has extended to the online space\, where his posts about life as a primary school teacher have helped him amass over 1.9M TikTok followers and 60M likes. \nKit has presented Key Stage 2 teaching programmes on BBC Bitesize\, as well as a live PE lesson on BBC Teach. He has hosted the Premier League’s Under 9s and Under 10s National Tournaments\, as well as being part of their ‘No Room for Racism’ campaign\, and he plays football at a semi-professional level. He has recently appeared on Rylan Clark’s How to Be a Man podcast. \nKit is committed to helping every young person in his class succeed\, feel supported and SHINE! \nCheck out TikTok sensation Kit on TikTok (@kjbr0wn) \nKit on Instagram (@kitbrownnn) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn ‘In conversation’-style event with TikTok teaching sensation Kit Brown\, introducing his brilliant new book\, ‘How To Shine at Primary School’ to Primary teachers of all levels. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Kit’s book How To Shine at Primary School. \n\nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event you can buy it here: \nHow to Shine at Primary School: Build Classroom Confidence and Playground Positivity a book by Kit Brown. (bookshop.org) \nAbout the Book\nBook title: How To Shine at Primary School \nIllustrator: Allison Steinfeld \nBanish school anxiety and be the BEST YOU at primary school. \nThere’s A LOT to learn at primary school\, from ancient Egyptians to multiplication. Sometimes important things don’t get the attention they deserve\, such as: how to be \nhappy in yourself\, how to overcome challenges and how to work together to be the best you all can be. Everyone needs to learn these things. Everyone needs to learn how to SHINE! \nFrom dealing with tricky subjects and friendship troubles to developing resilience\, \nHow to Shine at Primary School will help readers navigate the issues facing all young pupils today. \nAuthored by stellar educator and TikTok sensation Mr Kit Brown\, this is the ultimate positive guide to primary school\, from first bell to last. \nPublisher: Hachette Children’s Group
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kit-brown-how-to-shine-at-primary-school-book-launch-event/
CATEGORIES:Book launch event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T143000
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SUMMARY:Kael Tudor Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Kael\nKael Tudor writes books for kids. \nHe began writing his own stories at a young age\, inspired by the books he bought at school fairs and jumble sales. As an adult he still writes stories\, but hopefully does a slightly better job of it. \nKael lives in Swansea\, South Wales. \nCheck out Kael’s website: kaeltudor.com \nKael on X (@kaeltudor) \nKael on Instagram (@kaeltudor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for an exhilarating adventure as we dive into a lively book reading\, put our knowledge to the test in a thrilling quiz\, and unleash our artistic sides in a draw-along! Oh\, and did we mention the fun-filled rhyming animal pairs game? But that’s not all – you will will receive an exciting activity pack to complement the event and this delightful book. It’s going to be a blast! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused Kael’s new book One Goose\, Two Moose. \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 Books\nBook title: One Goose\, Two Moose \nIllustrator: Nicola Slater  \nA brilliantly funny book from debut author Kael Tudor filled with hilarious and bright illustrations from Nicola Slater\, the bestselling illustrator of The Leaf Thief. \nOK\, everyone\, line up! \nOne goose\, two moose\, three goose\, four. \nFive goose\, six moose\, seven goose\, more. \nWAIT! \nWelcome to the ice cream shop\, where there’s a goose line\, a moose line and a slightly bossy goose who wants everyone to be IN THE RIGHT LINE\, PLEASE! \nThat sounds easy enough\, doesn’t it? \nThis brilliantly funny picture book perfectly captures the chaos of queueing up\, and features a fun counting element too. \nWitty and original first book in a brand-new series from debut author Kael Tudor \nLaugh-out-loud characters by Nicola Slater\, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller\, The Leaf Thief \nAn engaging story and bright\, fun illustrations make this picture book perfect for fans of OI FROG! and The Squirrels Who Squabbled \nWith a super silly counting element! \nPublisher: Scholastic Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kael-tudor-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T103000
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SUMMARY:Liz Flanagan Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Liz\nLiz Flanagan is an award-winning author who writes for children and young adults. Her books include the Wildsmith series of chapter books\, wonderfully illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton\, and the exciting Legends of the Sky fantasy series\, as well as the YA novel Eden Summer which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. \nCheck out Liz’s website: lizflanagan.co.uk \nLiz on X (@lizziebooks) \nLiz on Instagram (@lizziebooks17) \nWhat to expect from the event\nIn this interactive presentation\, Liz will introduce the Wildsmith series\, explain where the ideas came from\, and invite children to take part in a series of creative tasks – imagining a character\, a setting and a super-power. Liz will read from the books before inviting children to use all their story ingredients in a brand new story of their own. \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Liz’s magical Wildsmith book series. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 Books\nBook title: Wildsmith: City of Secrets \nIllustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton  \nWhen war threatens her beloved city\, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest\, meeting Grandpa and his white wolf Arto for the first time. \nThough she misses her father\, Rowan makes new friends – including a trio of powerful witches. When she rescues a baby dragon from poachers\, she discovers the secret of her own identity. Could Rowan really be a wildsmith? \nFostering a whole clutch of dragons\, the summer speeds by. But when danger threatens\, Rowan and Grandpa must call on all their friends for help. \nBook title: Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest \nIllustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton \nRowan starts to embrace her gifts as a magical wildsmith who heals and speaks to animals. But saving a young pegasus brings difficult decisions. Danger comes closer than ever\, threatening her family and even Rowan’s own life. When she is betrayed\, which friends can she trust? With her family divided and war still raging\, where does Rowan belong now? \nPublisher: UCLan Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/liz-flanagan-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T143000
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SUMMARY:Ash Bond Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ash\nAsh Bond writes magical stories that have classical myth sprinkled through them like fairy dust. She is now studying for her PhD\, focusing on the relationship between mythology and landscape\, at the University of Bristol. When not reading about myths\, Ash is also a yoga teacher and loves to move – insisting she gets her best ideas when swimming in rivers\, stomping up mountains or doing cartwheels. Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm is her debut novel (published by Piccadilly Press). \nCheck out Ash’s website: ashbond.co.uk \nAsh on X (@ashbwrites) \nAsh on Instagram (@ashbwrites) \nWhat to expect from the event\nMeet Ash Bond the author of the electrifying middle-grade debut Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm in this special pre-publication event as she introduces you to the action-packed cosmic world of Peregrine Quinn. \nExpect an author talk where Ash talks about all the classical myths she’s woven into her new series and a creative workshop where you can build your own monster to attack Olympus! \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Ash’s brand new book Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm\, Released 25 April 2024. \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: Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm \nAuthor: Ash Bond \nDISCOVER THE PORTAL TO AN INCREDIBLE NEW WORLD IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR\, PERCY JACKSON and ARTEMIS FOWL. \nPeregrine Quinn has always loved hearing her godfather Daedalus Bloom’s stories about his life as an immortal\, but that’s all they were – stories. That is\, until the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm mysteriously shut down and Daedalus\, the only one who can fix them\, is kidnapped. \nPeregrine is then swept into a nail-biting adventure\, racing through the streets of Oxford\, down the riverways of London and into the Under-Underground. She soon realises that not only are the creatures from her godfather’s stories real\, but they’re shooting at her with laser blasters. \nFortunately she has help from dryad librarian Rowan Strong and Olympus Inc. liaison (and faun) Callimachus Thorn. Together they must fix the portals and rescue Daedalus before an ancient evil rises and chaos takes over. Time is running out and the fate of all the realms is now in Peregrine’s hands . . . \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ash-bond-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T143000
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SUMMARY:Anna Wilson & Harry Woodgate Author & Illustrator Event
DESCRIPTION:About Anna & Harry\nAnna Wilson began her career as a picture book editor at Macmillan Children’s Books\, but quickly turned her attention to writing her own books and has published over 50 books. Her children’s series\, Vlad the World’s Worst Vampire has been translated into thirteen languages. Her latest picture book Grandpa and the Kingfisher was shortlisted for the Wainwright Nature Prize in 2023. As well as writing for young people\, Anna has also published a memoir: A Place for Everything – my mother\, autism and me. It has been reviewed as “a seminal work in this area” by the world expert in autism in women\, Professor Tony Attwood. Anna also has extensive experience in teaching creative writing. She was an Associate Lecturer at Bath Spa University and is currently a tutor for the Arvon Foundation and the HarperCollins Author Academy. She is also a Royal Literary Fund Fellow. \nHarry Woodgate is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books include Grandad’s Camper\, Grandad’s Pride\, Shine Like The Stars\, Timid\, Little Glow\, My First Baking Book and The Very Merry Murder Club. They have worked with clients including Google\, National Book Tokens and the Sunday Times Magazine\, as well as publishers such as Bloomsbury\, Walker Books\, Andersen Press and Simon & Schuster. \nHarry is passionate about writing and illustrating diverse\, inclusive stories that inspire children to be inquisitive\, creative\, kind and proud of what makes them unique. \nTheir debut author-illustrator picture book\, Grandad’s Camper\, won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Best Illustrated Book\, Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards\, as well as a Stonewall Book Award Honor from the American Library Association. It was also shortlisted for the inaugural Polari Children’s & YA Prize\, and was nominated for the CILIP Yoto Kate Greenaway Award. \nCheck out Anna’s website: annawilson.co.uk \nCheck out Harry’s website: harrywoodgate.com \nAnna on X (@acwilsonwriter) \nAnna on Instagram (@acwilsonwriter) \nHarry on Instagram (@harrywoodgateart) \nWhat to expect from the event\nThis interactive session with both author and illustrator will include a book reading and a fun writing activity with author\, Anna. Then pupils can join in with a draw-along with Harry\, illustrator\, finding out about the illustrations in the book. Pupils will have the chance to ask Anna and Harry their questions\, too. So grab your pencils and imaginations and join this fab event. \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Shine Like the Stars\, written by Anna and illustrated by Harry. \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: Shine Like the Stars \nAuthor: Anna Wilson \nIllustrator: Harry Woodgate \nYou are part of this earth. You grow like the seed. You shine like the stars. Reconnect with the natural world with illustrations from British Book Award and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning Harry Woodgate. \nWe are all connected to the natural world\, and it is connected to us. And just as the stars shine brightly in the night sky\, so can you. Told from the point of view of the natural world\, this exquisite and thought-provoking story from children’s author Anna Wilson invites us to connect with the world around us and achieve our potential. \nPublisher: Andersen Press
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/anna-wilson-harry-woodgate-author-illustrator-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T103000
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SUMMARY:Justin Somper Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Justin\nJustin is the author of 14 books for young people\, including the six VAMPIRATES novels\, which have been published in 35 countries and 25 languages. Cressida Cowell calls VAMPIRATES\, ” a swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the first sentence”. \nJustin’s new series PIRATE ACADEMY\, launched by UCLan in March 2024\, is set in the same world as VAMPIRATES\, though both series can be read independently of each other. He’s also the author of two books for young teenagers – ALLIES AND ASSASSINS and its sequel A CONSPIRACY OF PRINCES. Originally from North London\, Justin is currently based in Perth\, Western Australia\, where he enjoys writing the PIRATE ACADEMY adventures\, in between refreshing dips in the Indian Ocean\, inspiring visits to lighthouses and long-overdue sailing lessons. \nDuring the pandemic\, Justin trained as a meditation guide and wellbeing coach\, specialising in Effortless Meditation. He now helps people all over the world to relax and help reduce their stress levels. \nCheck out Justin’s website: vampirates.co.uk \nJustin on X (@JustinSomper) \nJustin on Instagram (@justinsomper) \nJustin on Facebook (@JustinSomperAuthor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJustin will introduce the world and setting of PIRATE ACADEMY (500 years in the future\, when the oceans have risen and there’s a new golden age of piracy) and talk about how his ideas for the school\, world and characters developed. This will range from the fact that he imported some key characters from VAMPIRATES through to the influence of sailing lessons in Perth\, where he now lives. Justin will discuss how he swapped out the regular school timetable for lessons suitable for young pirates! A reading will be included and Justin is looking forward to answering lots of questions from the pupils. He might also ask some of the audience and find out their ideas on additional lessons for the pirate timetable! \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Justin’s brand new book PIRATE ACADEMY: NEW KID ON DECK\, which was released 7 March 2024. \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: PIRATE ACADEMY: NEW KID ON DECK \nIllustrator: Teo Skaffa  \nThe year is 2507. The oceans have risen. \nA new dawn of piracy has begun. \nJacoby Blunt and Jasmine Peacock are students at the elite Pirate Academy. \nThis is no ordinary school! \nLessons range from Knots Class and Sailing to Combat Workshop… The teachers are all pirate legends… The pressure is always on…. Friendship is everything. \nWhen a new kid\, the mysterious Neo Splice\, arrives\, everything changes FAST. Suddenly the dangers are no longer simply out on the oceans but right here\, amongst them. In the face of real peril\, the students of Barracuda class must put everything they have learned to the test against a ruthless and seemingly unstoppable new enemy. \nWelcome to Pirate Academy – once you step through the door you won’t ever want to leave! \nPublisher: UCLan Publishing
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/justin-somper-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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SUMMARY:Ross Montgomery Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Ross\nRoss Montgomery started writing stories as a teenager\, when he should have been doing homework\, and hasn’t really stopped since. He has written over twenty-five books for children\, including The Midnight Guardians which was shortlisted for the Costa Book Award 2021 and selected as one of The Guardian’s Children’s Books of the Year. He lives in London with his wife and their cat\, called Fun Bobby. \nCheck out Ross’ Website: Ross Montgomery | Award Winning Children’s Author \nRoss on X (@mossmontmomery) \nRoss Montgomery on Instagram (@mossmontmomery) \nRoss on Facebook (@mossmontmomery) \nWhat to expect from the Ross Montgomery Author Event\nAfter a dramatic reading\, Ross will explain how his silly story about a school play going wrong is actually an adaptation of a Shakespeare play\, and how Shakespeare plays have been adapted for centuries (with a few famous examples thrown in). Ross will then show how adaptations are a great way to get ideas for your very own stories – we’ll then have a go at adapting a famous Shakespeare play into a brand new story of our own about whatever we want – MACBETH about monkeys? ROMEO AND JULIET about robots? The only limit is your imagination! \nFocus Book\nThis Ross Montgomery author event will be focused on Rock Bottom: A Midsummer Nightmare\, this book is Particularly suitable for struggling\, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ \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: Rock Bottom: A Midsummer Nightmare \nCan Nick find a way to show Jessie how much he like her when all he is is the butt of the joke? Ross Montgomery returns with a laugh-out-loud comical caper of friendship\, true love and a completely disastrous school production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Particularly suitable for struggling\, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ \nNick is truly\, madly in love with Jessie Stone. And she doesn’t even know his name. In a ploy to win her heart\, he plans to star alongside her in the school production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. But when he’s cast as the foolish Bottom instead of the romantic lead\, his whole world comes crashing down. Enter Robyn\, school mischief-maker\, who has some crafty tricks up her sleeve. With her help Nick is sure he can get Jessie to notice him just as long as his grand plans don’t go up in smoke … A laugh-out-loud comical caper of friendship\, true love and a completely disastrous school Shakespeare production from bestselling author Ross Montgomery \nPublisher: Barrington Stoke \n“We work with the best writers and illustrators to publish super-readable\, accessible books that help every child experience the joy of reading.” \n \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ross-montgomery-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T210000
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SUMMARY:Writing in First Person Workshop with Picture Book Author Sarah Tagholm
DESCRIPTION:Reading Rocks are pleased to announce an exclusive workshop with picture book author Sarah Tagholm: Writing in First Person. \nAbout the event\nAt this event for writers and aspiring children’s authors\, Sarah will talk about the inspirations and experiences behind We are the Wibbly. \nShe will discuss techniques to finding your characters’ voice and run an idea generating exercise. She will also run an exercise based on her time working with British film director Mike Leigh\, focussing on ‘getting in to character.’ \nThere will be an opportunity for attendees to share their work should they wish. \nSarah will provide recommendations and read excerpts of other first person narrated books from children’s and adult literature and there will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session. \nHere’s Sarah to introduce the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on We are the Wibbly\, written by Sarah and illustrated by Jane McGuinness\, which is released 28th March 2024\, the day after the workshop. \nBuy the book\nAnyone who buys the book through the Reading Rocks website pre-release will be sent a code to get FREE ACCESS to this highly anticipated event. \nThe book will be shipped on 28 March 2024 at the latest and will be signed by the lovely Sarah herself! \nYou can pick up your copy of the book here. You’ll receive your code for FREE access to the event via email after your order has gone through. Please check your junk mail if it doesn’t come through within an hour of purchase. \nBuy Now! \n \nAbout Sarah\nSarah Tagholm is an author who likes to write about confused animals\, mischievous children and all things bizarro. Her latest picture book We Are The Wibbly has been described as Roald Dahl meets Charles Darwin. She lives in Cornwall with her family\, together they spend so. \nSarah on X (@mrstwit) \nSarah on Instagram (@sarah_tagholm) \nSarah on Facebook (@sarah.tagholm) \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/writing-in-first-person-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T103000
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SUMMARY:Fiona Barker Author Event 2024
DESCRIPTION:About Fiona\nFiona Barker writes fiction and non-fiction picture books. She loves lyrical texts and stories with heart. \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. \nCheck out Fiona’s website: fionabarker.co.uk \nFiona on X (@Fi_BGB) \nFiona on Instagram (@fionawritesbooks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet 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! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on A Swift Return\, which is released 22nd February 2024. \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: A Swift Return \nIllustrator: Howard Gray \nAria 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. \nInspired 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. \nPublisher: Tiny Tree
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/fiona-barker-author-event-2024/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T143000
DTSTAMP:20240220T190704Z
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SUMMARY:J T Williams Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About J T Williams\nPassionate about history\, J.T. Williams writes to shine a light on the lives and stories of Black people in Britain. Her historical mystery series The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries is based on real-life historical figures Elizbeth Sancho and Dido Belle\, who lived in Georgian London. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, and is Winner of The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year (Breakthrough) and Winner of The Diverse Book Awards (Children’s). \nJ T Williams on Twitter (@OjiBrown73) \nJ T Williams on Instagram (@j.t.williamswrites) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAttention all bookworms! Get ready to crack open ‘The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger’ as J T Williams takes you on a thrilling journey through the tales of the intriguing real-life people that inspired her to write this page-turner. \nBut wait\, there’s more! As we explore the stories of real-life heroes\, we’ll be asking some big questions: who really gets to write history? Whose voices have been left out of the pages of time? And\, most importantly\, how can we become history detectives and unearth the secrets of our past? Get ready to put on your thinking caps\, folks! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nJ T Williams Video \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger\, part of The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries series: A thrilling middle grade mystery series\, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London\, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. \nReleased in 2022\, the book was: \nWINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD \nSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE \nWINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR \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: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger \nIllustrator: Simone Douglas \nTwelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop\, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. \nAnd when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night\, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage. \nLizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder? \nA mystery-filled detective story for children\, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens. \nPublisher: Harper Collins Publishers
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/j-t-williams-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T103000
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SUMMARY:Helen Rutter Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Helen\nHelen lives in the countryside just outside Sheffield with her comedian husband\, kids and lovely dog Billy Whizz. When she is not tapping away in her writing room\, she loves walking\, playing board games and reading. \nBefore writing her first novel Helen wrote and performed her work on the stage and has even braved some stand up comedy. If you look hard you could even spot her in old episodes of Coronation Street\, Holby City and many other TV staples including adverts\, film and voice over. \nHer first novel The Boy who made Everyone Laugh was shortlisted for The Costa Children’s Book Award\, The Blue Peter Children’s Book Award and The Branford Boase Award. Reggie houser Has the Power is Helen’s fifth book. \nCheck out Helen’s website: helenrutter.com \nHelen on Twitter (@HelenRutterUK) \nHelen on Instagram (@helenrutteruk) \nHelen on Facebook (@helenrutterwriter) \nWhat to expect from the event\nTalk\, interactive mind games\, reading and Q&A. \nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Reggie Houser Has the Power\, Helen’s fifth book\, released 1st February 2024. \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: Reggie Houser Has the Power \nReggie Houser has ADHD and struggles to make friends at school\, plus his mum and teachers seem constantly weary about his erratic\, high-energy ways. But when he sees a hypnotist perform on stage at the holiday park he visits\, Reggie becomes obsessed with learning the skills of mind control – and he discovers he has an incredible talent for it! First of all he hypnotises the dog to think he’s a frog\, then makes his headmaster cluck like a chicken in assembly in front of the whole school – but then a group of mean kids supposedly take him under their wing and make him use his hypnosis talents for bad: stealing a chocolate bar from a shop and escalating to a bigger theft. Reggie must decide to use his skills for good only and come to trust his own brain to make decisions. \npacked with brilliant jokes and one-liners to make kids roar with laughter a book to encourage empathy and kindness in young readers Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson\, Lisa Thompson and Jenny Pearson. \nPublisher: Scholastic Ltd
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/helen-rutter-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20240120T143148Z
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SUMMARY:Reading For Pleasure in Your Classroom ECT course
DESCRIPTION:Introduction:\nJoin Heather as she shares her expertise on Reading for Pleasure in the Primary Classroom\, with lots of real ideas to get cracking on straight away. All attendees have the chance to win a bundle of books. \n \nAbout the course\nWho is this this course for\nThis course is for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and those who are currently training to teach. \nWhat you will learn\nThe course will give you practical suggestions and ideas that you can implement in your classroom. The course will help you nurture a reading culture for the pupils in your class. There will be a chance to ask Heather questions at the end and share ideas with your fellow attendees. You will find out in the session how to get your name in the draw for a big bundle of books to boost reading in your classroom. \nWho will lead this course\nThis course will be led by Heather\, Reading Rocks’ founder and life long rocker of reading. \n What happens next?\n\nBuy your tickets and register your account.\nYou’ll receive your tickets via email – they will include your zoom meeting link.\nWe’ll send you an event reminder nearer the time.\nYou’ll also be able to access the zoom meeting using the link on your ticket or from the event page from 15 mins before the event (for logged in ticket holders only).\n\n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/reading-for-pleasure-in-your-classroom-ect-course/
CATEGORIES:Virtual course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T103000
DTSTAMP:20240117T162047Z
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SUMMARY:Jess French Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Jess\nJess French has made a career of working with animals. She is a qualified veterinary surgeon with a first-class degree in zoology\, a naturalist and entomologist. She is the author of over twenty books for children and the presenter of hit wildlife show Minibeast Adventures with Jess. She is also a regular contributor to radio and film. Jess spent much of her childhood adventuring outdoors\, which inspired her love of nature and animals. She has worked all over the globe\, including at a gibbon rescue centre in Thailand\, a monkey sanctuary in Bolivia\, a home for orphaned kangaroos in Australia and a dog shelter in India. She currently lives in Norfolk with her family. \nCheck out Jess’s Linktree: drjessfrench \nJess on Twitter (@Zoologist_Jess) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCreative character activity – during the event your class will take part in making their own magical beast! \nHere’s the author with an introduction to the event to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain (out 18 Jan 2024)\, The first instalment in an epic new fantasy adventure series for readers of DRAGON REALM\, FIREBORN and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF. \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: Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain \nBEFORE THERE WERE PEOPLE\, THERE WERE BEASTS . . . \nThe island of Ramoa was once luscious and populated with mighty beasts. Now though\, it is home to barren and tamed cities\, where nature is locked out and trouble is brewing. \nWhen Kayla’s beloved animal companion\, a rare winged pangron\, is stolen\, she’s determined to get him back. But to do so\, she’ll have to leave her city and journey into the wild and forbidden Beastlands. \nThere\, she meets Rustus\, an exiled young warrior\, and Alethea\, a healer desperately seeking a cure for a mysterious disease. As their quests unite them\, they’ll adventure across the lands they know so little about\, leading them to discoveries both great and terrifying. Not least that the beasts they’ve always been taught to fear might not be so terrifying after all… \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press \n \n 
URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jess-french-author-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual author event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T143000
DTSTAMP:20231022T193150Z
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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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