Your Author Workshops

Class 1 – Reception, Years 1 & 2 Workshop

Mo O’Hara explores how to look at well-known myths, folk or fairy tale characters, settings and plots as a jumping-off point for a fresh new story. With tons of activities and tips and of course your own question and answer session.

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This workshop is no longer available to view. If you would like more information on this and other resources from Shrewsbury Bookfest, please get in touch with the team here

Class 2 – Reception, Years 3, 4 & 5 Workshop

Using Rock Bottom as a reference, Ross Montgomery explores the whole process for creating and developing a story. With lots of activities and readings and your own question and answer session.

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This workshop is no longer available to view. If you would like more information on this and other resources from Shrewsbury Bookfest, please get in touch with the team here

Class 3 – Years 5 & 6 Workshop

Here Emma Carroll encourages children to go on a writing adventure by creating heroes and villains, planning their journeys, drawing maps and plotting their own epic, magical stories. Focusing specifically on The Somerset Tsunami, she discusses and shares tips on writing historical adventures based on true stories/events. At the end, Emma answers some of the questions that you sent in.

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