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”
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Princess BMX author Marie Basting virtually visits Year 3/4!
Originally posted on The Hythe Howler:
Year 3/4 have had a very exciting week! On Friday 11th March, they had a virtual visit from Marie Basting, author of Princess BMX. They had the opportunity to ask Marie many questions. Marie was very lovely and discussed her writing (including her new book which would be great…
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”
School Visits Information
I’ve updated my website to ensure you can now find everything you need to know about booking a school visit – including fees and content – in one place. Told by a careers advisor that girls like me don’t become writers, my school visits focus on encouraging others to smash stereotypes and defy the limitsContinue reading “School Visits Information”
Signed and Dedicated Copies of Princess BMX Available Now
It’s exactly one month until Christmas and we all know books make the best presents! Especially signed and personally dedicated copies of Princess BMX which you can now purchase from my local indie bookstore, Chorlton Bookshop. Email, call or use the contact form on their website to order. Don’t forget to include details of whoContinue reading “Signed and Dedicated Copies of Princess BMX Available Now”
Marie Basting 