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”
Category Archives: Schools
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”
Happy World Book Day 2024!
I love visiting schools over the busy World Book Day period but I know not all schools are able to bring in an author to help them celebrate. So, I thought I’d put together this video to wish you a very Happy World Book Day and to tell you a little bit about why booksContinue reading “Happy World Book Day 2024!”
Marie Basting - Children's Author, Manchester 