This month My Family and Other Romans is the Parrot Street Book Club book of the month. This means the book will be posted out to all Parrot Street Cockatoo members in their subscription box and is also available to purchase on the Parrot Street website along with a specially curated activity pack. Here’s aContinue reading “Interview With Parrot Street Book Club”
Category Archives: author visits
And we have lift off – come join the fun!
I did it! After four long years, I finally released my second book. I have had a brilliant few weeks touring schools and bookshops and I even got to spend launch day with the brilliant team from How Brave is the Wren bookshop at their Word Play festival. Extra bonus, I made it home inContinue reading “And we have lift off – come join the fun!”
My Family and Other Romans School Visits
I’m super excited to be taking bookings for my new My Family And Other Romans school and festival events – perfect for anyone teaching the Romans or looking to improve reading and writing for pleasure. I’ve pasted a little taster of the assembly event below but you’ll find full details on my events page or downloadContinue reading “My Family and Other Romans School Visits”
Portico Sadie Massey Awards
For the past five years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Manchester’s hidden gem The Portico Library as a workshop facilitator for their annual Sadie Massey Awards. This free to enter writing and book review competition is open to all schools and young people aged 7 – 18 and is a fantastic opportunity toContinue reading “Portico Sadie Massey Awards”
School Visits – please help me spread the word
I’ve been visiting some fantastic schools lately, but I’d love to visit more. Most of my visits come from word of mouth, so if you could help me out by sharing this fancy pants leaflet I’ve spent ages making, I’d be as happy as Princess BMX at the National Cycling Centre. I’m currently offering aContinue reading “School Visits – please help me spread the word”
Marie Basting - Children's Author, Manchester 