school visits – Page 2 – Marie Basting – Children's Author, Manchester

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”

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”

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”

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!”