Personalised Letters for Schools and Libraries It’s that time of year again when authors and schools are gearing up for World Book Day. So I’ve put together an extremely serious letter for schools encouraging reading for pleasure. I repeat – this is an extremely serious letter. So if you’re not interested in amazing facts suchContinue reading “Reasons to Read More This World Book Day”
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Auntie Medusa the Pumpkin!
Love this feature by Sand in Your Eye about their brilliant Medusa recreation. The carving was inspired by my book Auntie Medusa and Me and it was indeed a mythical marvel.
Auntie Medusa Inspires Educational Museum Trails
What an honour to see my reimagining of Medusa brought to life by the talented artist Peter from Sand In Your Eye. The pumpkin carving was part of the promotion for the Auntie Medusa and Me inspired museum trial at the Roman Baths in Bath. Peter used Flavia Sorrentino’s brilliant illustrations to guide him andContinue reading “Auntie Medusa Inspires Educational Museum Trails”
Free Festive Virtual Author Visits for Schools
Click here for details of my discounted in-person Saturnalia events or general author events. In the run-up to the holiday season, I’m offering a limited number of free festive virtual author visits to schools in the UK and Ireland. Exploring the Ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia – the winter celebration that gave us many ofContinue reading “Free Festive Virtual Author Visits for Schools”
New Auntie Medusa themed School and Festival Events
I’ve updated my website to include my latest events offer. I offer fun interactive talks, readings and workshops with a Greco-Roman or BMX twist that are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud while raising aspirations and inspiring reading and writing for pleasure. Whether you want to travel back to Ancient Rome with My FamilyContinue reading “New Auntie Medusa themed School and Festival Events”
Marie Basting - Children's Author, Manchester 