Cheltenham Festivals Book It For Schools 2013

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Book It! for schools 4-11 October 2013

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Booking opens 12th June Book online: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools

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Book It! For Schools 2013 working with Nelson Thornes Welcome to Book It! For Schools 2013. The School programme brings a real vibrancy to the Festival weekdays, with thousands of pupils buzzing around the site absorbed in all things literary, engaging with authors and getting stuck into exciting workshops. We are delighted to be the education partner once again for The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.

As one of the UK’s leading educational publishers, we are passionate about encouraging young minds to develop a love for reading and storytelling, which is why we continue to build on our rewarding partnership with the Education department at Cheltenham Festivals. This year we are delighted that the enthralling programme of activities planned for your pupils is being enhanced by a brand new event designed specifically for teachers. This one-day workshop, organised by Nelson Thornes with the support of Cheltenham Festivals, will bring together three gurus of the education industry: Pie Corbett, Tim Rylands and David Mitchell, for what promises to be a thoroughly stimulating and unforgettable training extravaganza!

Another exciting new feature which we are proud to support is Diana Bell’s Big Book ‘Imagine’, which will be coming to the Literature Festival for the first time in 2013. This enormous 2.2m high book, in which children and adults can release their imaginations in words, is guaranteed to attract and engage all visitors, young and old.

We hope that you and your pupils will be inspired to take part in this year’s Festival, and that you will enjoy exploring all the different opportunities that it provides. Whether you bring a few pupils or a whole year group, and attend for one hour or stay for the day, we look forward to welcoming you in October.

Richard Hodson Managing Director Nelson Thornes

With Thanks To

Cheltenham College Junior School

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Contents New This Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FRI 4th

At a Glance Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Julia Donaldson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Patrick Ness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Comedy Capers with Jeremy Strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Simon James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wicked Young Writers with Dean Atta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Gillian Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Monsters Around The World with Fran Parnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chedworth Roman Villa Hands-On Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Romans: Gods, Emperors And Dormice with Marcia Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Heroes and Villains with Steve Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Become a Poet with Brian Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Poetry Performance with Paul Cookson and Brian Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Become a Poet with Paul Cookson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

THU 10th

Little Mouse’s Big Book of Beasts with Emily Gravett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Septimus Heap with Angie Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shells, Shrapnel and Souvenirs Workshops with IWM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brothers at War with Sarah Ridley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Goblins vs Dwarves with Philip Reeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Just Imagine with Nick Sharratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mortal Gods with Francesca Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Weird World of Wonders with Tony Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Young Writers’ Day with Fleur Hitchcock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Debating Matters - Qualifying Rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Opportunities for Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Digital Literacy: Discover the Tools to Tell a Tale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Into the Golden Cloud with Graham Tyrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tell Me All About It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Booking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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New This Year We’ve listened to your feedback and know that lots of schools would like to stay at the Literature Festival for longer.

So this year we’ve programmed a series of fantastic free activities, all designed to make the Festival experience more exciting, beneficial and memorable for pupils and teachers alike. All activities aim to get children enthusiastic about literature, reading and illustration and will give teachers ideas to take back to the classroom. Schools can book one free activity in conjunction with each ticketed event – the only challenge is choosing between them!

The Waterstones Children’s Hideaway

Meet the author

Come to the Waterstones Hideaway after your event to meet the author!

If pupils already have a copy of an author’s book, they are very welcome to bring it to be signed after the event. There are also books available for purchase here.

See page 22 for more information.

Picnic lunches

Schools are welcome to book the Waterstones Hideaway as a lunch venue. Make an advance booking (space is limited) and bring your packed lunches to the Festival.

Fun activities with Vibrant Kate

Join Vibrant Kate in the Waterstones Hideaway for a vibrant half hour of structured fun. As a break from sitting still and concentrating, sessions include short, energetic games to reinforce themes from talks and events. Add colour and playfulness to your Festival experience!

Kate Sharp (VibrantKate) delights in igniting creativity at writing clubs and workshops and supporting young people as a Girlguiding UK leader. This is her ninth Literature Festival: after six years volunteering at Book It! and schools events and two years event managing she is thrilled to have her own tent space to welcome you to! www.vibrantkate.com bookable in conjunction with a ticketed event

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Hands-on workshops with the University of Gloucestershire

The University of Gloucestershire, home to approximately 10,000 students studying on a range of courses from Animation to Criminology, Humanities to Journalism, and Performing Arts to Sport is proud of its history of educating students for nearly two hundred years.

Join us for a series of hands-on workshops capturing the imagination and curiosity of young minds and their teachers with language, literature, photography and music sessions.

Choose from a range of topics from designing and producing ‘Zines’ featuring ‘live’ musicians, to creating picture books and playwriting.

Each workshop is designed for a classsize group and will last approximately 45 minutes.

Teacher conferences and seminars

In alignment with our long-term strategy to provide CPD opportunities for teachers across the key stages, we are thrilled to be extending the range of conferences we offer. In addition to the Nelson Thornes conference for schools with Tim Rylands, Pie Corbett and Deputy Mitchell, we are delighted that literacy expert Graham Tyrer will be running a conference for secondary school teachers, focusing on improving literacy skills for KS3 pupils.

See page 21 for more details and booking information.

The Big Book

– one of the largest books in the world – will be at Imperial Gardens. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in writing The Book which already has over 3,000 contributions in 78 languages.

The Book is 2.2metres tall, made out of wood and bound in leather.

Schools are invited to prepare their contributions and then write them personally in the Big Book.

For full information please see: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com /bookit-schools www.imaginethebigbook.com www.dianabell.co.uk bookable in conjunction with a ticketed event

Sponsored by Nelson Thornes

Discovery Trail

Don’t forget to take part in the Discovery Trail where authors from this year’s Book It! programme describe the inspiration and writing process behind a character they’ve created. Follow the Trail around Imperial Gardens and answer questions about some of the bestloved characters in young fiction.

Sponsored by Dean Close Prep School

We look forward to seeing you in October. bookable in conjunction with a ticketed event

Free and no need to book – take part at any time.

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Welcome Welcome to the 2013 Book It! for Schools programme

It has been a great pleasure putting together this year’s Book It! for Schools Programme and I hope you will be excited as I am to find such a diverse range of events for all ages from KS1 to KS3. You will find plenty of events to enthuse and excite your pupils from the wonder of storytelling to the magic of seeing live drawing on stage!

Highlights for KS1 include plenty of fun with the previous Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson, performing some of her best loved stories with the aid of her family and friends. Watch drawings come to life on the page with award winning author/illustrators Simon James and Emily Gravett and let your imagination run riot with the amazing Nick Sharratt. Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic tales. You can join her for a whistle stop tour of some of the greatest events in Roman times or travel the world with Fran Parnell in her Monster Stories. And this year we will be offering workshops about the Romans brought to you by Chedworth Roman Villa.

KS2 pupils can enjoy humour galore with king of comedy Jeremy Strong or a mad-cap romp through history with Tony Robinson of Time Team fame as well as dreaming up funny stories with the hugely energetic and hilarious Steve Cole. We are thrilled to welcome back popular authors at the top of their game, Philip Reeve, Francesca Simon, Gillian Cross and the brilliant duo Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell who will all be talking about their latest books in their well-loved series as well as old favourites.

There will also be a chance to meet the author Angie Sage and find out how she gets her ideas for her fantastic characters in her popular Septimus Heap series and meet two of the UK’s most renowned and inspirational poets Paul Cookson and Brian Moses in a poetry extravaganza of rhythm and music plus the opportunity to engage in a poetry workshop with each of the poets This year for KS3 we start off with a prelude to the anniversary of the beginning of WW1 with a session on family history with Sarah Ridley who tells the story of four of her relatives who participated in WW1.

We are also offering 2 WW1workshops in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum. We are delighted to welcome the brilliant award winning writer for young adults, Patrick Ness plus performance poet Dean Atta will engage everyone in an interactive session encompassing poetry, drama and writing in conjunction with the Wicked Young Writers Award and the musical Wicked!

We are thrilled to be able to bring these amazing authors and illustrators to the Literature Festival this year. Please do come and try something new or book for one of your favourites. If there is an author or book you would like to know a bit more about, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01242 570782. I am always happy to talk about authors and books!

Jane Churchill Book It! Director

Book It! for Schools contacts Philippa Claridge, Education Manager Rebecca Warren, Schools Liaison Officer Rose Wood, Education Co-ordinator Ruth Carr, Education Assistant E education@cheltenhamfestivals.com T 01242 537268/ 537267

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At a glance planner Events & Workshops

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Friday, 4th October 2013 LS01

JULIA DONALDSON

11.30am - 12.30pm

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PATRICK NESS

11.30am - 12.30pm

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COMEDY CAPERS with JEREMY STRONG

1.30pm - 2.30pm

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Monday, 7th October 2013 LS04

PAUL STEWART AND CHRIS RIDDELL

10am - 11am

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SIMON JAMES

10am - 11am

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WICKED YOUNG WRITERS with DEAN ATTA

11.45am - 12.45pm

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GILLIAN CROSS

1.30pm - 2.30pm

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Tuesday, 8th October 2013 LS08

MONSTERS AROUND THE WORLD with FRAN PARNELL

10am - 11am

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CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

10am - 11am

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ROMANS: GODS, EMPERORS AND DORMICE with MARCIA WILLIAMS

11.45am - 12.45pm

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CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

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1.30pm - 2.30pm

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10am - 11am

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Wednesday, 9th October 2013 LS12

HEROES AND VILLAINS with STEVE COLE

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BECOME A POET with BRIAN MOSES

10am - 11am

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POETRY PERFORMANCE with PAUL COOKSON AND BRIAN MOSES

11.45am - 12.45pm

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BECOME A POET with PAUL COOKSON

1.30pm - 2.30pm

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LITTLE MOUSE’S BIG BOOK OF BEASTS with EMILY GRAVETT

1.30pm - 2.30pm

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Thursday, 10th October 2013 LS17

SEPTIMUS HEAP with ANGIE SAGE

10am - 11am

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SHELLS, SHRAPNEL AND SOUVENIRS WORKSHOPS with IWM

10am - 11am

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BROTHERS AT WAR with SARAH RIDLEY

11.45am - 12.45pm

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SHELLS, SHRAPNEL AND SOUVENIRS WORKSHOPS with IWM

1.30pm - 2.30pm

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DEBATING MATTERS - QUALIFYING ROUNDS

1.15-3.30pm & 4-5.30pm

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Friday, 11th October 2013 LS21

GOBLINS vs DWARVES with PHILIP REEVE

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JUST IMAGINE with NICK SHARRATT

10am - 11am

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MORTAL GODS with FRANCESCA SIMON

11.45-am - 12.45pm

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WEIRD WORLD OF WONDERS with TONY ROBINSON

1.30pm - 2.30pm

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YOUNG WRITERS’ DAY with FLEUR HITCHCOCK

9.15am - 3pm

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Opportunities for Teachers LS26

Digital Literacy: Discover the tools to tell a tale

9.30am - 4pm

Monday 7th October

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Into the Golden Cloud with Graham Tyrer

2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday 8th October

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Friday 4th October JULIA DONALDSON LS01

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Julia will be performing a selection of her stories and songs, including The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat (her brand new sequel to the Edward Lear poem) and a calypso based on Jack and the Flumflum Tree.

Be prepared to join in with the A Squash and a Squeeze song; this was Julia’s first book, which is celebrating its 20th birthday this year! As Julia and friends venture into the Deep Dark Wood, you’ll need to cheer on the little mouse who outwits the fearsome Gruffalo. Julia was the Children’s Laureate for a term of two years until June this year and during this time she placed emphasis on children performing stories as a way into a love of reading. If this show inspires you to create your own performances, visit www.picturebookplays.co.uk which has tips for performing your own picture books plays in class and a forum for teachers to share ideas and resources.

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Friday 4th October

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11.30am - 12.30pm

Cost

£5.50

www.juliadonaldson.co.uk www.childrenslaureate.org.uk www.gruffalo.com www.picturebookplays.co.uk

In the Book Corner Poems to Perform The Owl and the Pussycat Superworm With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books, Scholastic Children’s Books and Puffin

Biography Julia Donaldson is one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors. She started her career writing songs for children’s television. In 1993, one of her songs was made into a book, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE. Since then she has written over one hundred books and plays for children and teenagers. Julia is probably best known for her partnership with Axel Scheffler, illustrator of best-selling book THE GRUFFALO, amongst many others. She has also worked with several different illustrators, among them Lydia Monks, Nick Sharratt, Rebecca Cobb and David Roberts. In 2011 Julia was announced as the Children’s Laureate, for a term of two years, and was awarded an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours.

PATRICK NESS LS02

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The double Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls and the Chaos Walking trilogy talks about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved books for teens. Patrick will also discuss his latest novel More Than This, which chronicles the life – or perhaps afterlife – of a teen trapped in a crumbling, abandoned world.

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Friday 4th October

Time

11.30am - 12.30pm

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner The Knife of Never Letting Go Monsters of Men A Monster Calls With thanks to Walker Books

www.patrickness.com

Biography Patrick Ness is the internationally prize-winning author of seven books including the best-selling Chaos Walking trilogy, and is published in over twenty languages. Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman has adapted The Knife of Never Letting Go – the first title in the trilogy for Lionsgate Entertainment (producers of The Hunger Games). Collectively the three titles– The Knife of Never Letting Go, The Ask and the Answer and Monsters of Men have won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, the Costa Children’s Book of the Year Prize, and the Booktrust Teenage Prize. In 2011 Monsters of Men (the final book) won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal after all three books in the trilogy were shortlisted, the first time that has ever happened. Patrick’s sixth book A Monster Calls received high critical acclaim and is the winner of the Children’s Book of the Year Award at the Galaxy National Book Awards, the Red House Children’s Book Award and the UKLA Children’s Book Prize. In June 2012, A Monster Calls became the first book ever to win both prestigious CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals.

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Friday 4th - Monday 7th October COMEDY CAPERS with JEREMY STRONG LS03

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Get ready to laugh-your-socks-off and join in the fun with King of Comedy Jeremy Strong as he tells you all about the royally funny new escapade in the Famous Bottom series – My Brother’s Famous Bottom Gets Crowned! Nicholas and his twin brother and sister Cheese and Tomato are up to more hilarious antics in this bonkers new adventure!

Friday 4th October

Time

1.30am - 2.30pm

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog Batpants!

My Brother’s Famous Bottom Get’s Crowned (new title June 13) With thanks to Puffin

Jeremy Strong has always loved making things up and writing stories and he travels all over the world, talking to children and teachers everywhere about his hilarious novels and crazy ideas.

Downloadable teachers’ resources and ideas based on two of Jeremy Strong’s most popular series – The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog and My Brother’s Famous Bottom can be found on his website. The work covers a wide range of National Curriculum targets using material that is engaging, imaginative and so tasty it will slip down like a chocolate birthday cake. www.jeremystrong.co.uk

Biography Jeremy Strong once worked in a bakery, putting the jam into three thousand doughnuts every night. Now he puts the jam in stories instead, which he finds much more exciting. At the age of three, he fell out of a first-floor bedroom window and landed on his head. His mother says that this damaged him for the rest of his life and refuses to take any responsibility. He loves writing stories because he says it is ‘the only time you alone have complete control and can make anything happen’. His ambition is to make you laugh (or at least snuffle). Jeremy Strong lives near Bath with his wife, Gillie, four cats and a flying cow.

PAUL STEWART AND CHRIS RIDDELL LS04

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This award-winning duo will delight and entertain with stories of how they create their fantastical worlds. With live drawing, insight into writing and collaborating creatively, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are guaranteed to inspire. www.stewartandriddell.co.uk

Date

Monday 7th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner The Edge Chronicles - Beyond the Deepwoods Muddle Earth Wymeweald With thanks to Random House Children’s Publishers and Macmillan Children’s Books

Biography Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are the creators of the hugely successful Edge Chronicles, which have sold over two million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. Their other collaborations include the Barnaby Grimes series and the Far Flung Adventures, the first of which, Fergus Crane, won the 2004 Gold Smarties Prize.

Paul Stewart is the author of a number of previous titles for children including The Midnight Hand and The Wakening (a Federation of Children’s Book Groups Pick of the Year) for the Yearling list.

Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Winner of many prestigious awards including the UNESCO Prize (for Something Else), the Kate Greenaway Medal (in 2001 and 2004 for Pirate Diary and Jonathan Swift’s ‘Gulliver’) and the Gold Nestlé Prize for Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, he is also the political cartoonist for the Observer.

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Monday 7th October SIMON JAMES LS05

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Monday 7th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

Join Simon James, creator of the acclaimed Baby Brains series, for a storytelling and drawing session about the changing seasons. Simon will talk about Nurse Clementine, his fantastic new picture book about Clementine Brown who gets a nurse’s outfit for her birthday. She bandages Dad, she bandages Mum, she even bandages the dog. But when there’s a real emergency will Nurse Clementine be able to help? www.simonjamesbooks.com

In the Book Corner Baby Brains

Biography

Nurse Clementine

Simon James is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s picture books.

His critically acclaimed titles include George Flies South, Dear Greenpeace and Leon and Bob, which won the Smarties Book Prize Silver Medal and was nominated as the New York Times’ Best Illustrated Book of the Year in 1997.

George Flies South With thanks to Walker Books

WICKED YOUNG WRITERS with DEAN ATTA LS06

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“We all have a story to tell or a poem to sing. The problem is to find the voice to sing it.” Michael Morpurgo, Chair Judge of the Wicked Young Wrtiers’ Award The “prestigious Wicked Young Writers’ Award ” (The Times) was established by the long-running musical Wicked in order to link the important messages of the production with a competition to inspire young people to use their writing and look at life a little differently. Acclaimed poet and playwright Dean Atta presents a workshop using poetry and performance to help young people find their own voice.

The workshop will explore the awardwinning musical’s themes and ideas surrounding friendship, acceptance, trust and tolerance.

The 2013 Wicked Young Writers’ Award opens in September 2013 to once again recognise excellence in writing, encourage creativity, and help develop writing talent in young people between 5-25 years old from all backgrounds and areas of the UK and Ireland. Easily accessible online video

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Date

Monday 7th October

Time

11.45am - 12.45pm

resources featuring Michael Morpurgo and the cast of Wicked help teachers and guardians to make the Award appealing to a wide range of young people. Get involved at www.WickedYoungWriters.com

Biography Dean Atta has been writing and performing for more than 10 years, during which he has been commissioned to write poems for galleries including Tate Modern, the National Portrait Gallery and Keats House, as well as organisations such as the Damilola Taylor Trust.

His play Queen Pokou, based on the mythological West African princess, is currently being performed on the London fringe. Dean is a popular writer in schools. He has extensive experience of working with young people , and is a judge for Wicked Young Writers’ Award for the 2013/14 Award.

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Monday 7th - Tuesday 8th October GILLIAN CROSS LS07

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Monday 7th October

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1.30am - 2.30pm

Cost

£4.50

Join award-winning writer Gillian Cross as she tells some of the stories behind her books and talks about the many adventures she’s had doing research.

She’ll share her top tips for aspiring writers – and you might even learn how to make a football out of plastic bags! www.gillian-cross.co.uk

In the Book Corner The Demon Headmaster The Great Elephant Chase The Dark Behind the Curtain With thanks to Oxford University Press

Biography Gillian Cross is a highly acclaimed prolific author, and winner of the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children’s Book Award, and the Smarties Prize. She has written over forty books for children and young people, including The Great Elephant Chase, The Dark Behind the Curtain, Wolf, and The Demon Headmaster books, which have been turned into a popular television series. She travels all over Britain and abroad visiting schools and talking to children about her writing. She enjoys orienteering and playing the piano

MONSTERS AROUND THE WORLD with FRAN PARNELL LS08

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Fran Parnell is an author and storyteller who has travelled to lots of places around the world. When she is at home she uses stories to travel in her imagination.

She especially loves stories about monsters! She has collected six exciting monster tales from around the world in a series of short chapter books for newly independent readers, with vibrant pictures by Sophie Fatus. Her new book, Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail is about two dreadful monster brothers who make their little monster brother steal the king’s daughters... Will anyone be brave enough to rescue the princesses? And what will happen to young Grizzle-Tail? In Monsters Around the World Fran will read from her new book, inspire pupils to think about how stories are created and she will share a peep into the illustration process of these ‘scary but loveable’ monsters. www.barefootbooks.co.uk

Date

Tuesday 8th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail Rona Long-Teeth The Terrible Chenoo With thanks to Barefoot Books

Biography Fran Parnell spent her early childhood years in Singapore, before moving to England. She graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic. Fran used to work as a children’s book editor, but now writes the stories herself. Her ‘Monster Stories’ with Barefoot Books are a very popular series of short, exciting chapter books for newly independent readers. They combine vibrant artwork with carefully chosen vocabulary to create fun and approachable stories for early readers. She takes her inspiration from many different places, including trekking through forests, cycling along canal and even staring out of the window!

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Tuesday 8th October CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS LS09

Year

3

4

Date

Tuesday 8th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£5.50

LS11

Year

3

4

Date

Tuesday 8th October

Time

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Cost

£5.50

The National Trust at Chedworth Roman Villa, one of the best surviving Roman archaeological sites in the UK, has teamed up with Cheltenham Literature Festival this year to present two special workshops that will take place around Marcia Williams’s presentation of The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice.

Chedworth Roman Villa has some of the most beautiful Roman mosaic floors surviving in situ. During the workshop children will learn why the Romans liked mosaics so much, who designed them, how they were made and have a go at expressing themselves by designing and creating their own mosaic tile. There will also be a chance to handle replica Roman items and musical instruments, dress-up in Roman togas or even try on a Roman legionary outfit, all brought from Chedworth Roman Villa.

To find out what more about Chedworth Roman Villa, more workshops and events visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth With thanks to Chedworth Roman Villa

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LS10 Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice

ROMANS: GODS, EMPERORS AND DORMICE with MARCIA WILLIAMS LS10

Year

2

3

4

Come and meet Marcia Williams and find out all about the Romans with an ABC of their best (and worst!) bits using Marcia’s distinctive comic strip style. This event will take you on a tour of Rome’s most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus; from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar.

That’s not forgetting the importance of dormice! An event combining history with humour and fun, an hour with Marcia is the ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. www.marciawilliams.co.uk

Date

Tuesday 8th October

Time

Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice Pharaohs The Elephant’s Friend and Other Tales From Ancient India With thanks to Walker Books

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Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and

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11.45am - 12.45pm

Biography Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic stories. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustrations are hugely popular all over the world.

She lives in London.

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Wednesday 9th October HEROES AND VILLAINS with STEVE COLE LS12

Year

3

4

5

Steve Cole is the slightly crazy, millionsselling, non-stop author of Astrosaurs, Cows In Action, Astrosaurs Academy, The Slime Squad, Z. Rex, Magic Ink and many other books. In a fun-filled, frantic session he will reveal the loopy origins of his many creations, give story-writing tips, show you how to dream up your own funny ideas – and make plenty of atrocious jokes.

Steve will talk about his crazy characters and wild adventures and show you how easy it is to concoct your own pulsepounding plots. You’ll soon be unleashing your inner superhero... or should that be super villain?! It’s everything you ever wanted to know about time-travelling cows, space-dinosaurs and monster superheroes but were afraid to ask! www.stevecolebooks.co.uk

Date

Wednesday 9th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner Astrosaurs: The Castle of Frankensaur (published Aug 13) Magic Ink Astrosuars: Riddle of the Raptors With thanks to Random House Children’s Publishers and Simon and Schuster Children’s Books

Biography Born in 1971, Steve Cole spent a happy childhood in rural Bedfordshire being loud and aspiring to amuse. He liked books, and so went to the University of East Anglia to read more of them. Later on he started writing them too, with titles ranging from pre-school poetry to Young Adult thrillers (with more TV and film tie-ins than he cares to admit to along the way). Steve Cole is the bestselling author of Astrosaurs, Cows In Action, Z Rex and many more book series for children of all ages. His new young novel, Magic Ink, combines humour, fantasy and action - “the story I always wanted to live.” In other careers he has been the editor of Noddy magazine, written many of the Dr Who novels as well as editing fiction and nonfiction book titles for various publishers.

BECOME A POET with BRIAN MOSES LS13

Year

5

6

Brian Moses poetry workshops get children into writing activities designed to stretch their imaginations. Children will discover how ideas can be generated through the production of a group poem.

They will consider what works well and where there should be improvements.

Children then write their own versions.

Ideally then, children can teach the idea to another child once back at school.

Date

Wednesday 9th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£5.50

In the Book Corner A Cat Called Elvis Behind the Staffroom Door The Monster Sale With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

www.brianmoses.co.uk www.poetryzone.co.uk

Biography Brian Moses has been labelled ‘one of the nation’s favourite children’s poets’ by the National Poetry Archive. He has worked as a professional poet since 1988 and continues to perform his poetry and percussion show in schools, libraries, theatres and at festivals across the UK and abroad. He was asked by CBBC to write a poem for the Queen’s 80th birthday, invited by Prince Charles to speak at the Prince’s Summer conference at Cambridge University and is a ‘Reading Champion’ for the National Literacy Trust. He has sold over a million copies of his Macmillan poetry books and anthologies.

This workshop should be booked in conjunction with

LS14 Poetry Performance

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Wednesday 9th October POETRY PERFORMANCE with PAUL COOKSON AND BRIAN MOSES LS14

Year

4

5

6

Two amazing poets, one inspiring poetry event featuring - rhythm, music, performance, participation and of course poetry. Brian Moses presents poetry and percussion using percussion instruments such as drums, tambours, spring drums, a cohon, shakers and brushes to underpin the rhythms of his poems and to add atmosphere. While Paul Cookson uses the magic of the ukulele to produce a memorable, lively, funny and musical poetry performance. This event, with two of the UK’s best known and loved children’s poets, will inspire children to

Date

Wednesday 9th October

Time

11.45am - 12.45pm

Cost

£4.50

discover the fun to be had with poetry. www.brianmoses.co.uk www.paulcooksonpoet.co.uk www.poetryzone.co.uk

In the Book Corner The Truth About Teachers The Truth About Parents The Monster Sale With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

Biographies Brian Moses has been labelled ‘one of the nation’s favourite children’s poets’ by the National Poetry Archive. He has worked as a professional poet since 1988 and continues to perform his poetry and percussion show in schools, libraries, theatres and at festivals across the UK and abroad. He was asked by CBBC to write a poem for the Queen’s 80th birthday, invited by Prince Charles to speak at the Prince’s Summer conference at Cambridge University and is a ‘Reading Champion’ for the National Literacy Trust. He has sold over a million copies of his Macmillan poetry books and anthologies.

Paul Cookson lives in Retford with his wife, two children, a dog and several ukuleles. He has worked as poet since 1989 and since then has visited thousands of schools and performed to hundreds of thousands of pupils and staff. He is official Poet In Residence for the National Football Museum, Poet Laureate for Slade and a National Reading Hero. With over sixty titles to his name, Paul has sold well over three quarters of a million books and his poems appear in over two hundred other books.

BECOME A POET with PAUL COOKSON LS15

Year

5

6

Paul Cookson has a vast experience of leading workshops with all age groups and abilities and firmly believes that everyone can write poems. Starting off by drawing a few cartoons of the characters from his poems Paul will then lead the children into a performance poetry workshop where they pool ideas and turn them into a group performance. www.paulcooksonpoet.co.uk www.poetryzone.co.uk

Date

Wednesday 9th October

Time

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Cost

£5.50

In the Book Corner It Came From Outer Space It’s Behind You! Give Us a Goal With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

Biography

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Paul Cookson lives in Retford with his wife, two children, a dog and several ukuleles.

He has worked as poet since 1989 and since then has visited thousands of schools and performed to hundreds of thousands of pupils and staff. He is official Poet In Residence for the National Football Museum, Poet Laureate for Slade and a National Reading Hero. With over sixty titles to his name, Paul has sold well over three quarters of a million books and his poems appear in over two hundred other books.

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Wednesday 9th - Thursday 10th October LITTLE MOUSE’S BIG BOOK OF BEASTS with EMILY GRAVETT LS16

Year

2

3

4

Beasts beware, Little Mouse is not afraid of you! What would you do if you met a scary lion with sharp claws, or a grumpy bear? Little Mouse has got some ideas! Join multi-award winning author/ illustrator Emily Gravett in this lively and fun-packed event. Watch the pictures come alive on the page as Emily takes you through Little Mouse’s Big Book of Beasts and other stories with her trademark wit and humour.

Date

Wednesday 9th October

Time

1.30am - 2.30pm

Cost

£4.50

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner Little Mouse’s Big Book of Beasts Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears Matilda’s Cat With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books

Biography Emily Gravett spent eight years living on the road before getting a place on the BA Illustration course at Brighton University. She won the Macmillan Prize for illustration with Wolves. She has gone on to win many other prizes including the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Bronze Award, both for her debut picture book Wolves and again for Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears.

An author-illustrator of exceptional talent and skill she has a host of other awardwinning and critically acclaimed books to her name, including Blue Chameleon, Wolf Won’t Bite! and Again!, all published by Macmillan. Emily lives in Brighton with her partner, daughter and the family dogs.

SEPTIMUS HEAP with ANGIE SAGE LS17

Year

4

5

6

Angie Sage is the author of the bestselling Septimus Heap series packed with magic, dragons, weird and wonderful creatures, and a boy whose destiny is to become the greatest wizard that ever lived. Come and meet Angie as she talks about how local landscape can inspire writing, how creating characters is key to good storytelling, and the publishing journey that Angie has taken from an idea catching fire to the finished book culminating in Fyre the book that brings all the characters from this epic series together to create a spellbinding finale. A fun and visual treat for anybody who has imagined taking to the skies on the back of a dragon. www.angiesage.com www.septimusheap.com

Date

Thursday 10th October

Time

In the Book Corner Magyk Flyte Physik With thanks to Bloomsbury Children’s Books

Biography Angie Sage began her career illustrating books before she started writing full-time.

She is the author of the Araminta Spook series as well as the masterful Septimus Heap saga. Angie takes inspiration from her local surroundings and folklore. She lives in a fifteenth-century house in Somerset which she shares with her husband and a huge mural of Henry VIII.

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Thursday 10th October SHELLS, SHRAPNEL AND SOUVENIRS WORKSHOPS with IWM LS18

Year

7

8

9

Date

Thursday 10th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£5.50

LS20

Year

7

8

9

Date

Thursday 10th October

Time

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Cost

£5.50

This hands-on session uses objects to explore different themes related to the First World War. Students will work in groups to investigate objects from the IWM Learning Department’s handling collection in order to develop a deeper understanding of the War beyond the mud and trenches. IMW encourage an enquiryled approach where pupils are able to develop within the workshop their own questions regarding the First World War.

own understanding of these momentous events. All branches have handling collections of artefacts and use film, photographs, posters and oral history in their workshops.

Further details of the IWM Learning Programme can be found at www.iwm.org.uk/learning

With thanks to the Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War Museums © IWM (Art.IWM ART 1446)

As the world’s leading authority on conflict and its impact, focusing on Britain, its former Empire and Commonwealth The Imperial War Museums (IWM) aim, through our programmes to encourage students to become reflective and critical thinkers. Our subject remit from the First World War to the present day, including a regular Holocaust programme is challenging and we aim to support young people as they explore and develop their

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LS19 Brothers at War

BROTHERS AT WAR with SARAH RIDLEY LS19

Year

7

8

9

Brothers at War is both a fascinating First World War family history story and brilliant classroom resource. At the turn of the 20th century four brothers were born to the Baker family. Over a hundred years later eleven-year-old Eliza, one of Arthur Baker’s great-grandchildren, and her mother, Sarah, decided to find out about these ancestors and their experiences in the First World War. In this session, experienced writer and editor Sarah Ridley will explain her and her daughter’s research, which used diaries, photos, letters and other documentary evidence to find out about key battles, joining up, conscription, life in the trenches and the home front. She will also talk about Eliza’s role in the book, and how even young children can participate in history through their own family.

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Date

Thursday 10th October

Time

11.45am - 12.45pm

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner Brothers at War With thanks to Hachette Children’s Books

Biography Born in Suffolk, Sarah Ridley lives on the Essex/Suffolk border with her husband and three children. She works in children’s non-fiction publishing as an editor and, more recently, an author of several books, including Brothers at War: A First World War Family History. This particular book grew out of her own children’s interest in letters written from the trenches by their great-great uncle, Maurice Baker. Maurice and his brother Lionel both fought on the Western Front, as a rifleman and an officer respectively. Their middle brother, Arthur, joined the Territorial Force and worked on the family farm.

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Friday 11th October GOBLINS vs DWARVES with PHILIP REEVE LS21

Year

4

5

6

Philip Reeve’s Goblins books are set in a wild world of magical creatures and heroic adventures. Come along to hear Philip discuss his new story Goblins vs Dwarves – amongst the squabbling goblins living in the great towers of Clovenstone is clever young Skarper, and he alone seems to realise that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again.

From the lands of men come fortuneseekers – and trolls, giants, cloud-maidens, boglins, swamp monsters, tree-warriors and bloodthirsty goblins are swept into a fabulous magical conflict to thrill all fantasy fans. Hear Philip read from Goblins (shortlisted for 2012 Roald Dahl Funny Prize) and Goblins vs Dwarves, find out how he came to be a master of storytelling and what inspires him to write his adventures, magical creatures and monsters, and the funny goblins that readers everywhere love. www.philip-reeve.com

Date

Friday 11th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner Goblins vs Dwarves Goblins Mortal Engines With thanks to Scholastic Children’s Books

Biography Philip Reeve was born in Brighton and worked in a bookshop for many years before becoming a bestselling author and illustrator. His debut novel, Mortal Engines, the first in an epic series, was published to great acclaim around the world. He had won the CILIP Carnegie Medial, the Smarties Gold Award, the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year. He lives with his family on Dartmoor, where the wildest places are probably full of boglins, dampdrakes and other mysterious creatures.

JUST IMAGINE with NICK SHARRATT LS22

Year

1

2

3

Date

Friday 11th October

Time

10am - 11am

Cost

£4.50

Join the wonderful Nick Sharratt and let your imagination soar! Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything. Where would you live? What games would you play? With Nick, the possibilities are endless... go on, you choose! An interactive session with the master illustrator and storyteller Nick Sharratt – there is much fun to be had as he treats the audience to live drawing and readings, and there’s even the chance to get creative yourself! www.nicksharratt.com

In the Book Corner Just Imagine

Biography Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children and won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children’s Book Award and the 2001 Children’s Book Award. He has also enjoyed great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Edinburgh.

Socks Shark in the Park With thanks to Random House Children’s Publishers

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Friday 11th October MORTAL GODS with FRANCESCA SIMON LS23

Year

4

5

6

Date

Meet Francesca Simon, the author of the hugely popular Horrid Henry series, as she talks about The Lost Gods, the brand new book in her Mortal Gods series.

Following the first adventure in The Sleeping Army, this fantastic new story about children in the exciting other world of murderous giants, dragons, and Viking gods spills onto the bustling streets of London. This time the gods need to regain popularity and what better way to achieve this than to become famous?! Find out about Francesca’s love of medieval history, Norse mythology and how to adapt myths into modern books. Also hear about the difference between modern and Norse ideas on life, particularly when it comes to fame! www.francescasimon.com

Friday 11th October

Time

11.45-am - 12.45pm

Cost

£4.50

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Cost

£4.50

In the Book Corner The Sleeping Army The Lost Gods Horrid Henry With thanks to Faber Children’s Books

Biography Francesca Simon is universally known for the staggeringly popular Horrid Henry series. These books and CDs have sold over 18 million copies in the UK alone and are published in 27 countries. Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman won the Children’s Book of the Year award in 2008 at the British Book Awards. She lives in North London with her family.

WEIRD WORLD OF WONDERS with TONY ROBINSON LS24

Year

3

4

5

6

Author, actor and presenter Tony Robinson takes you on weird and wonderful tour of history. Inspired by his Weird World of Wonders series he’ll be highlighting some of the funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Egyptians, Romans, British and Greeks, plus taking a brief look at why World War Two started.

Learn how a mummy is made, what happened at the first Olympics and how gold played a big part in the growth of the British Empire. It’s history, but not as we know it.

Date

Friday 11th October

Time

In the Book Corner Weird World Of Wonders Egyptians Weird World Of Wonders British Weird World Of Wonders World War II With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books

www.weirdworldofwonders.com

Biography Tony Robinson has written many books on historical subjects, including Tony Robinson’s Kings And Queens and The Worst Children’s Jobs In History which sold over 60,000 copies and won the Best Book with Facts category of the Blue Peter Book Awards. He has written several television series for children including Maid Marion and Her Merry Men for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award. He presents Channel 4’s archaeology series Time Team, and played Baldrick in Blackadder.

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Friday 11th October YOUNG WRITERS’ DAY with FLEUR HITCHCOCK YWD

Year Venue

5

6

Cheltenham College Junior School

Date

Friday 11th October

Cost

£20 per pupil

Time

9.15am - 3pm

About the day The Young Writers’ Day is the perfect opportunity for budding young writers and their teachers to spend a day immersed in the process of creative writing. The beautiful library at Cheltenham College Junior School is once again the perfect backdrop, and we are delighted to announce that author Fleur Hitchcock will be inspiring this year’s crop of young writers.

Beginning with a series of warm-up writing exercises, the results of which will be shared throughout the whole group, you will move on to creating characters.

Using those characters you will then write the beginning of a story in your school group, and Fleur will help you to think about point of view, setting, and dramatic openings. Choosing any one of the story beginnings, pupils (and teachers of course) will then be able to spend some time on their own developing a longer piece of writing, with Fleur on hand for advice. There will be time to share the results at the end of the day, and Fleur will give tips and helpful hints, and answer any questions that may arise, throughout the day.

As well as arranging the perfect venue and a very warm welcome, Cheltenham College Junior School also ensure that all attendees are fully catered for throughout the day, providing lunch, refreshments and all materials.

ABOUT FLEUR HITCHCOCK Fleur Hitchcock was born in Chobham in Surrey and grew up in Winchester. She studied English at Swansea University and then ran an art gallery in Bath for 20 years before going on to complete the Writing for Children MA at Bath Spa University.

Her first book SHRUNK! was a Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week and was longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award 2013. She has also written DEAR SCARLETT (Nosy Crow) and THE TROUBLE WITH MUMMIES (Hot Key Books). She is currently writing the sequel to SHRUNK! as an online writing project with children. Find out more at www.thestoryadventure.com. Fleur lives near Bath with her husband and two children.

Follow Fleur on Twitter @FleurHitchcock.

Important information!

The Young Writers’ Day costs £20 per pupil; there is no cost for accompanying teachers. Places are limited to 5 pupils plus one teacher per school.

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Thursday 10th October DEBATING MATTERS qualifying rounds LS25

Year Cost

10 11 12 13

Date

Thursday 10th October

Time

1.15pm - 3.30pm and 4pm - 5.30pm

Free – no ticket required

Come and watch the heated debate as teams of sixth form students from across the region take to the podium – or apply to take part with your debating team. The winners from today’s qualifying round will go through to the next round of the Institute of Ideas Debating Matters competition – and possibly the national final.

We are pleased to host another qualifying round for this highprofile national competition. Debating Matters offers a fresh, accessible and engaging format for debating contemporary issues. The competition has successfully pioneered a format for debate that takes ideas, argument and young people seriously. The focus is on content and substance over style, and encourages participants to engage in an intelligent contest of ideas whilst holding up their ideas to critical scrutiny.

If your school wants to take part in Debating Matters, please visit www.debatingmatters.com to find out how to apply.

If you have a fledgling debating team, or are thinking of establishing a debating society, or you are just curious to see the competition in action, fill in the online booking form to reserve free seats.

Motions 1 and 2 will be debated between 1.15 and 3.30pm, with the decisive debate in today’s qualifying round taking place from 4 – 5.30pm. You may attend one or the other or both.

Discovery Trail

Take Part authors from this year’s Book It! programme describe the inspiration and writing process behind a character they’ve created.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS Digital Literacy: Discover the tools to tell a tale LS26

Venue Cost

Montpellier Gardens

Date

Monday 7th October

Time

9.30am - 4pm

Early bird discount - £150+VAT p/p until 19.07.13 (£175+VAT p/p thereafter)

Join literacy experts Tim Rylands, Pie Corbett and Deputy Mitchell as they uncover a wealth of accessible ways to fire the imaginations of your pupils. These creative writing doyens will be demonstrating the use of imaginative techniques and inventive tools, whilst interacting with pupils from around the globe as they set the tale, develop the plot, enhance the drama and inspire the world in just six hours.

This one-day workshop will help inject the creativity back into your classroom, and will provide you with a host of practical and simple ideas to apply in your KS2 and KS3 literacy lessons. The talented trio have a proven impact on standards, achievement and enjoyment – making this day a must for any English teacher.

Coffee, tea and pastries on arrival will be provided, along with refreshments and a twocourse lunch in the Spiegletent.

Book your place at www.nelsonthornes.com/litfest and follow the link to the online booking form.

BiographIES Tim Rylands, described as ‘an extremely gifted and inspirational teacher’, has become known around the world for his innovative use of ICT. He has a love of the creative potential of technology and has been recognised for his imaginative and encouraging style of teaching, which allows children to express their creativity and make significant gains in attainment.

Pie Corbett is a writer, poet and educational consultant. A former teacher, Headteacher and Ofsted Inspector, he’s written and edited over 250 books encompassing creative writing, schemes and anthologies. Pie runs training and development projects for the national strategy, education authorities and schools, and works with pupils as a poet and storyteller.

David Mitchell (@DeputyMitchell) is an award-winning Headteacher on a mission to build an audience of millions for pupils to write for. His goal is to make Blogging as widespread as possible through QuadBlogging, which supports teachers and over 200,000 pupils across the world by providing an instant, relevant global audience.

Into the Golden Cloud with Graham Tyrer How to promote literacy in your school LS27

Venue Cost

Montpellier Gardens, the Salon, followed by tea in the Spiegeltent at 4.30pm £75 until 19th July, £85 thereafter

Date

Tuesday 8th October

Time

2pm – 4.30pm

Join us for a dynamic presentation from Graham Tyrer, literacy expert and headteacher of the Ofsted Outstanding Chenderit School in Northamptonshire. Graham has a very successful track record in helping schools promote literacy in all its forms throughout the whole community, and his seminar has been recently recognised as exemplary by Ofsted. If you want teachers to teach literacy and make it fascinating, no matter what their specialism; if you want pupils to be literacy leaders; if you want to create a vibrant literacy village – this seminar is for you.

Book your place at www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literacyseminar

Biography Graham Tyrer has a wealth of experience in school improvement and national INSET. He delivers training in Learning to Lead and Literacy Across the Curriculum for the National College for School Leadership, the National Breakthrough Trust, Osiris, Teachology and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. The Learning to Lead Programme has been adopted by many schools across the country. Graham is the author of Learning to Lead (Bloomsbury) and The Literacy Leader’s Toolkit (Bloomsbury). He is a winner of the TES Outstanding Literacy Initiative Award. Graham’s practice had been recognized as nationally significant by Ofsted in their 2013 survey of Literacy Across the Curriculum in Schools.

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Tell Me ALL About It I am thinking of bringing children from my school to the Book It! for Schools programme; how do I go about making a booking?

We would like to meet the author after the event; can our children bring their own books to be signed?

It’s simple! Just use our online booking form. All bookings are handled by the Education team at Cheltenham Festivals. The online booking form can be found here:

If children already have a copy of an author’s book, they are very welcome to bring it to be signed after the event in the Waterstones Festival Book Tent, where they can also buy other books to be signed. If you don’t have time to stay and meet your author, you can order books in advance from Waterstones to be signed at the Festival. Waterstones can also organise signed book plates for your pupils. For more information about book orders contact Barbara Pendrigh at Waterstones on 01242 571779.

www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools Or email education@cheltenhamfestivals.com Ticket prices can be found alongside the information for each event. Tickets for adults accompanying school parties are free.

We want to bring packed lunches with us, is there anywhere to eat them?

What is the booking procedure?

1. Use the online form to make your booking 2. Subject to availability, you will receive a booking

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confirmation via email. If an event is sold out, we can advise you about other events which your pupils might enjoy.

Your booking is now confirmed, and it cannot be cancelled without penalty. The full cancellation policy can be found at this link: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/ education/planning-your-visit We realise that you may not know exactly how many pupils will be in your class in the autumn term. You have until Thursday 12 September 2013 to notify us of any minor adjustments to the number of tickets you have booked caused by fluctuations in class sizes. We will try to accommodate these changes if tickets are available, but may be unable to do so.

The school finance office will receive an invoice for the full cost of your booking by the end of September 2013.

You will receive a separate ticket document, which you should bring with you to the Festival. You will also receive a site map and information letter containing important information pertaining to your visit.

There is a lot to consider when undertaking a school trip; how well organised is the Festival?

We think that it is very well organised, and from the feedback we receive, our visiting schools think so too! Festival staff meet and greet you when you arrive at Cheltenham Town Hall and then escort you to your first event. All the venues are easily accessible. Festival staff will help seat your party, and are always available to deal with queries and give assistance. Advice for preparing a risk assessment will be available on our website. www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/education/planning-your-visit

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Lots of schools have lunch during their visit to the Festival.

There are large gardens behind Cheltenham Town Hall, with plenty of space for children to relax and enjoy themselves. In case of rain, there is some limited cover to keep you dry!

Is there anywhere to park? Where should our coach pull up?

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Coaches should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the start of your first event. Coaches should pull up at the front of the Town Hall (GL50 1QA) for disembarkation but must then move on and wait at a dedicated coach parking area until pick-up time. There is free parking for coaches at Cheltenham Race Course (GL50 4SH) www.visitcheltenham.com/info/15/plan_your_visit/158/ coach_drivers_information

There is plenty of on-street metered parking for minibuses around the Town Hall, but the area will be busy, so please allow plenty of time to find a space. There are also several public car parks within a few minutes’ walk of the Town Hall.

Book Online www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools

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Booking Information Booking opens on Wednesday 12th June 2013 • We cannot accept bookings before this date • Your tickets will follow later • Your tickets, full information and site map will follow later

• All bookings are subject to a £5 Box Office fee More information on page 19.

How to book Fill in the online booking form www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools For more information, please email the Education Department at education@cheltenhamfestivals.com (please include a phone number).

Book Online www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools

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Book It! for schools

E T L O L T A S TALE L O O T

ONLY £150pp* +VAT

WITH LITERACY EXPERTS PIE CORBETT, TIM RYLANDS & DEPUTY MITCHELL Discover inventive techniques and imaginative tools in the fantastic setting of Cheltenham Literature Festival. This unique one day workshop will provide teachers with practical and simple ideas to apply to KS2 and KS3 digital literacy lessons.

7 OCTOBER 2013 | 9.30AM–4PM | THE SALON, MONTPELLIER GARDENS

Book your place at www.nelsonthornes.com/litfest and follow the link to the online booking form

*Early bird discount valid until 19/07/13, £175pp +VAT thereafter.

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