Marie Basting

Free Virtual Events – Auntie Medusa and Me

To celebrate the imminent publication of Auntie Medusa and Me, I’m offering a limited number of free 25-minute virtual visits to schools. Choose either: You can book slots for the new term via the scheduler here. All I ask is children have some familiarity with the text (download the first chapter at the Chicken HouseContinue reading “Free Virtual Events – Auntie Medusa and Me”

My Family and Other Romans Museum Trail

Did you know My Family and Other Romans now has its very own museum trail! The trail can be found at the amazing Coronium Museum where it runs until 30th October 2024. Children can help Livi from My Family and Other Romans by taking part in a quest to find the translations for the LatinContinue reading “My Family and Other Romans Museum Trail”

Auntie Medusa and Me -Grab Yourself A Signed and Dedicated Copy

Wow wow wow! She’s arrived! I wasn’t expecting to see Auntie Medusa quite so soon but she landed on my doormat this morning in all her glorious colours and has taken my breath away! Thank you so much to the wonderful team at Chicken House for doing me proud again. With cover illustration by theContinue reading “Auntie Medusa and Me -Grab Yourself A Signed and Dedicated Copy”

New Inspirations in the Classroom

I recently started a placement with the writing charity First Story which places professional writers in schools with the view to helping young people in underrepresented communities find their voice. I’m working with Year 10s at Coop Academy Failsworth and, after just four weeks, can already see the confidence and creativity of these talented youngContinue reading “New Inspirations in the Classroom”

FREE VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISITS

I’ve had some lovely feedback following my recent virtual visits, so I thought I’d add some extra dates. If you’d like to book a FREE visit for your school, please follow the link for further details. It’s an automated process – simply select your time and book online. Most of my recent visits have focusedContinue reading “FREE VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISITS”