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Book It!
for schools
3-10 October 2014
Booking opens 10th June
Book online:
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools
Key Stages
1
2
3 4
Alex T Smith
Anna Wilson
Anthony Browne
Benjamin Zephaniah
Berlie Doherty
Brian Moses
Caroline Lawrence
Eoin Colfer
Geraldine McCaughrean
James Mayhew
Jamila Gavin
John Boyne
John Dougherty
Joseph Coelho
Kristina Stephenson
Liz Pichon
Megan Rix
Michael Grant
Michael Rosen
Nicola Davies
Peter Worley
Roger Stevens
Sam Angus
Steve Cole
Tony Bradman
Alex T Smith
Anna Wilson
Anthony Browne
Benjamin Zephaniah
Berlie Doherty
Brian Moses
Caroline Lawrence
Eoin Colfer
Geraldine McCaughrean
James Mayhew
Jamila Gavin
John Boyne
John Dougherty
Joseph Coelho
Kristina Stephenson
Liz Pichon
Megan Rix
Michael Grant
Michael Rosen
Nicola Davies
Peter Worley
Roger Stevens
Sam Angus
Steve Cole
Tony Bradman
Alex T Smith
Anna Wilson
Anthony Browne
Benjamin Zephaniah
Berlie Doherty
Brian Moses
Caroline Lawrence
Eoin Colfer
Geraldine McCaughrean
James Mayhew
Jamila Gavin
John Boyne
John Dougherty
Joseph Coelho
Kristina Stephenson
Liz Pichon
Megan Rix
Michael Grant
Michael Rosen
Nicola Davies
Peter Worley
Roger Stevens
Sam Angus
Steve Cole
Tony Bradman
Alex T Smith
Anna Wilson
Anthony Browne
Welcome
Welcome to the 2014 Book It! for Schools programme
We are thrilled to bring you this year’s Book It! for Schools Programme, and hope you will find plenty to stimulate and inspire your
pupils.
The Book It! Guest Director is the amazing poet, writer and broadcaster, Michael Rosen. You will find him appearing in many events
during the Festival.
Other highlights include adrenaline-fuelled hilarity with new Irish children’s Laureate, Eoin Colfer; playing the Shape Game with exchildren’s laureate Anthony Browne; and drawing the Tom Gates way with Liz Pichon. We are hugely fortunate that the popular
author Michael Grant will be over from the US; and we are also delighted to welcome John Boyne from Ireland, and Benjamin
Zephaniah, whose new novel for teens is his first for 7 years!
Festival favourites this year include Roman Mysteries author, Caroline Lawrence; John Dougherty with his trusty guitar; and James
Mayhew bringing art to life as he celebrates Katie’s 25th anniversary.
There will be a WW1 day to coincide with the WW1 commemorations. Sam Angus and Megan Rix will talk about the courageous
animals which helped Britain; Tony Bradman will take you through the life of a boy soldier; and Jamila Gavin and Geraldine
McCaughrean will discuss their stories of bravery and courage in Stories of WW1. We are also offering two WW1 workshops with the
Imperial War Museums.
The popular Young Writers’ Day returns this year, giving budding authors the chance to work alongside the engaging Anna Wilson.
New this year is a Young Poets’ Day, giving students the opportunity to work with the brilliant Brian Moses and Roger Stevens.
While on site your pupils can also Read Paintings with The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum; jump into the world of Shakespeare with
drama students from Dean Close School; and let their imagination fly in creative writing workshops with The DumbSaint Project.
Not forgetting the chance to learn about authors’ inspiration by following the Discovery Trail around Imperial Gardens.
Making its debut in 2014 is News Academy, workshops for Key Stage 3 students led by journalists from The Times and The Sunday
Times. Also, for the first time we are able to give GCSE and A’Level students an exclusive preview of the raft of events in the
Literature Festival Adult Programme to support and extend their studies.
Do come and celebrate the power of the written word in all its forms with your pupils – we would love to see you.
Jane Churchill
Book It! Director
Ali Mawle
Director of Education
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Contents
Tell Me All About Book It! For Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FRI 3
At A Glance Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
W.A.R.P with Eoin Colfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Happy 25th Birthday Katie with James Mayhew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Michael Rosen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MON 6
Anthony Browne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Treason with Berlie Doherty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Messenger Of Fear with Michael Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TUE 7
Once Upon An If with Peter Worley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stinkbomb And Ketchup-Face with John Dougherty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with Kristina Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Animal Science with Nicola Davies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WED 8
Animal Heroes Of WW1 with Megan Rix and Sam Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Painting A Zebra – The War Beyond The Western Front with IWM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stories Of WW1 with Jamila Gavin, Geraldine McCaughrean and Tony Bradman . . . 14
A Boy Soldier In WW1 with Tony Bradman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
THU 9
Comedy Antics with Steve Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Everyday Life Of The Romans with Corinium Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How To Write A Story with Caroline Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Poetry with Joseph Coelho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FRI 10
How To Draw Claude with Alex T. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tom Gates with Liz Pichon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
John Boyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Terror Kid with Benjamin Zephaniah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
New For 2014: News Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Young Writers’ Day with Anna Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Young Poets’ Day with Brian Moses and Roger Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Your Questions Answered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Booking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Book It! for Schools contacts
Rebecca Warren
Philippa Claridge
Rose Wood
E [email protected]
T 01242 537268 / 537250
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TELL ME ALL ABOUT
BOOK IT! FOR SCHOOLS
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham
Literature Festival each October is a worldclass event of true diversity, offering 10 very
special days of challenge, inspiration, surprise
and, of course, fun.
The schools programme is six days packed full
of events and activities to inspire your pupils.
Whether it is speaking with favourite authors,
poets and illustrators; hearing writers
perform their work and talk about their
creative process; or working alongside the
foremost writers of today, there is something
to engage, excite and inspire everyone. All
schools programme activities take place in
central Cheltenham, mainly in Cheltenham
Town Hall and Imperial Square Gardens.
With the support of our partners, the
programme is getting bigger and better every year.
“
Meeting an author of whom they are very fond
has inspired the children to read even more of his
books. Events like these make writing come alive.
The Waterstones Children’s Hideaway
invites school groups to…
Meet the author
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet
your favourite author after their event and
bring or purchase a book to be signed. We also
have a wonderful children’s bookstore for you
to discover inside the Hideaway. Waterstones
can arrange invoiced book deliveries to your
school prior to the event to ensure your visit is
as smooth as possible.
See page 23 for more information.
Bring a picnic!
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.
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Enjoy pre- and post-event
activities
We host a wide and varied series of interactive
activity sessions throughout the Literature
Festival, with the opportunity to book your
class in for these sessions. Places are limited,
so be sure to book in advance.
See page 5 for more information.
As usual the Festival was really well
organised. We were so impressed
by the care of the staff to ensure
everyone gets to their event safely.
We are delighted to be working with staff and
students from the School of Humanities at
the University of Gloucestershire who will be
sharing their love of literature at the Festival.
MAKE
THE MOST
OF YOUR VISIT
WITH OUR FREE
ACTIVITIES
Discovery Trail
Free and no need to book – take part at any time
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 best-loved characters
in young fiction. Thank you to Dean Close Prep School for sponsoring the
Trail.
KS2 KS3
KS2
Creative Writing
with The DumbSaint Project
FA14 - FA21
Free - bookable in conjunction with
a ticketed event
Friday 3, Monday 6, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9,
Friday 10 October, times vary
Reading Paintings
with The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum
FA01 - FA09
Free - bookable in conjunction with a ticketed event
Friday 3, Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October
11-11.30am, 11.45am-12.15pm and 1.40-2.10pm each day
Pupils will look, think and imagine as they unravel the stories in pictures.
Experts from The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum will bring large-scale
reproductions of their favourite paintings to the Literature Festival for
your pupils to enjoy. Watch as the paintings come to life in these lively,
interactive sessions.
The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly extended and award winning Art Gallery
& Museum reopened its doors to the public this year. History and art come
to life in The Wilson’s hands-on workshops for schools, while teacher-led
tours of the galleries can be supported with themed trails - contact us for
more details. Families are always welcome, with trails and colouring sheets
for children, along with our very popular Stay & Play area for tiny tots.
Join Andi and Louise for a creative writing
workshop to get your imagination going!
Linked to the Book It! for Schools author talks,
pupils will take part in activities designed to
make them feel excited about writing, and
confident in sharing their creations. These
interactive sessions will get young minds
working to their full potential and provide
inspiration for creating stories, poems and
plays.
The DumbSaint Project provides creative
writing workshops for children, teenagers,
adult beginners and adult professionals and
is focused on improving writing by removing
limitations.
dumbsaintproject.com
@almichael_
www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk
@thewilsonchelt
KS2
Young Shakespeare
workshops
with Dean Close
FA10 - FA13
Free - bookable in conjunction with a
ticketed event
Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October,
times vary
These workshops are designed specifically to
encourage younger children to embrace the
language, plot mechanics, and performance
possibilities of Shakespeare’s major works in
an active, engaging and fun way. Workshops
are structured to focus on what can be learned
collaboratively, and within a ‘safe’ rehearsal
environment. Pupils will be invited to explore the
text using a holistic approach which promotes
an immediate and visceral connection with
Shakespeare’s timeless characters.
Drama at Dean Close is a high-profile part of the
school’s cultural life with its three theatres and
around 12 annual productions.
www.deanclose.org.uk
@DeanCloseSchool
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At a glance planner
Events & Workshops
Time
Suitable for years
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Friday, 3th October 2014
LS01
W.A.R.P with Eoin Colfer
11.45am - 12.45pm
LS02
HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY KATIE with James Mayhew
11.45am - 12.45pm
LS03
Michael Rosen
1.30pm - 2.30pm
YWD
YOUNG WRITERS’ DAY with ANNA WILSON
9.15am - 3pm
7
8
5
6
8
5
6
20
5
6
5
6
Monday, 6th October 2014
LS04
Anthony Browne
10am - 11am
LS05
TREASON with Berlie Doherty
10am - 11am
LS06
MESSENGER OF FEAR with Michael Grant
11.45am - 12.45pm
LS07
ONCE UPON AN IF with Peter Worley
1.30pm - 2.30pm
LS25
NEW for 2014: NEWS ACADEMY
10am - 11am
1
2
9
3
4
9
8
9
8
9
10
10
10
7
19
Tuesday, 7th October 2014
LS08
STINKBOMB AND KETCHUP-FACE with John Dougherty
10am - 11am
LS09
SIR CHARLIE STINKY SOCKS with Kristina Stephenson
11.45am - 12.45pm
LS10
ANIMAL SCIENCE with Nicola Davies
1.30pm - 2.30pm
LS26
NEW for 2014: NEWS ACADEMY
10am - 11am
1
2
3
2
3
11
4
11
4
5
12
6
7
8
9
19
Wednesday, 8th October 2014
LS11
LS12
LS13
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ANIMAL HEROeS OF WW1 with Megan Rix and Sam Angus
10am - 11am
Painting a zebra – the war beyond the Western Front workshop with IWM
10am - 11am
7
8
9
13
4
5
6
1.30pm - 2.30pm
7
8
9
13
LS14
STORIES OF WW1 with Jamila Gavin, Geraldine McCaughrean and Tony Bradman
11.45am - 12.45pm
7
8
9
14
LS15
A BOY SOLDIER in WW1 with Tony Bradman
1.30pm - 2.30pm
7
8
LS27
NEW for 2014: NEWS ACADEMY
10am - 11am
7
8
6
14
9
19
Thursday, 9th October 2014
LS16
LS17
LS18
15
COMEDY ANTICS with Steve Cole
10am - 11am
4
5
EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE ROMANS workshop with Corinium Museum
10am - 11am
4
5
6
15
1.30pm - 2.30pm
4
5
6
15
4
5
6
16
4
5
LS19
Roman Sleuths and Wild West Detectives: How to Write 11.45am - 12.45pm
a Great Story with Caroline Lawrence
LS20
Poetry with Joseph Coelho
11.45am - 12.45pm
LS21
HOW TO DRAW CLAUDE with Alex T. Smith
1.30pm - 2.30pm
LS28
NEW for 2014: NEWS ACADEMY
10am - 11am
YPD
YOUNG POETS’ DAY with BRIAN MOSES AND ROGER STEVENS
9.15am - 3pm
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1
2
3
2
3
16
17
7
5
6
5
6
5
6
8
9
19
20
Friday, 10th October 2014
LS22
TOM GATES with Liz Pichon
10am - 11am
LS23
John Boyne
11.45am - 12.45pm
LS24
TERROR KID with Benjamin Zephaniah
1.30pm - 2.30pm
7
8
9
18
LS29
NEW for 2014: NEWS ACADEMY
10am - 11am
7
8
9
19
4
17
18
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KEY
 Key Stage 1  Key Stage 2  Key Stage 3  Key Stage 4
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Book It!
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Friday 3rd October
The 2013 trip was a phenomenal opportunity
to introduce our students to living literature,
interacting with renowned authors and academics
and experiencing the excitement and insight that
such a prestigious event offers.
Teacher, King Edward VII Science and Sport College, Leicestershire
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
3-12 October 2014
For the first time we are able to give GCSE and A’Level students an exclusive preview of the raft of events in the Cheltenham
Literature Festival Adult Programme to support and extend their studies.
Explore King Lear and Henry 4th Part 1 & 2 over two Shakespeare study afternoons; discuss new fiction; explore Wilfred Owen’s
war poems with music; or join The Times leader writing team as they decide the subjects of the famous leading articles for
Saturday’s edition.
For an exclusive preview of the programme and for further information on these events, email
[email protected]
W.A.R.P with Eoin Colfer
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YR
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Date
Friday 3rd October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
International best-selling author of the
Artemis Fowl series, Eoin Colfer, takes
you on a hilarious adrenalin-fuelled
exposè of his brand new time-travel series
W.A.R.P. (Witness Anonymous Relocation
Program). A brilliant combination of
action, adventure, Colfer’s trademark wit,
and a villain to die for, the W.A.R.P. series
is Oliver Twist meets The Matrix. Buckle
your seatbelt, sit back and enjoy the ride.
In the Book Corner
Artemis Fowl
W.A.R.P.: The Reluctant Assassin
W.AR.P.: the Hangman’s Revolution
With thanks to Puffin
Biography
Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) is the mega selling author of the Artemis Fowl
series, Half Moon Investigations, The Supernaturalist, Airman and many others. W.A.R.P is his brand-new series. Eoin was born in Wexford, Ireland in 1965. He first
developed an interest in writing in primary school with gripping Viking stories
inspired by history he was learning in school at the time! He trained as a primary
school teacher but when in 2001 the first Artemis Fowl book was published he was
able to resign from teaching and concentrate fully on writing. Eoin lives with his
family in Ireland.
www.eoincolfer.com
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Friday 3rd October
HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY KATIE:
a Celebration of Making Art an Adventure with James Mayhew
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YR
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Biography
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Date
Friday 3rd October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
Join author-illustrator James Mayhew
to celebrate his much-loved picture book
character, Katie, who has been making art
an adventure for children worldwide for
25 years! His infectious enthusiasm and
fantastic upside-down painting events are
legendary – find out why at this special
anniversary event.
James Mayhew trained at Maidstone College of Art and his first children’s book,
Katie’s Picture Show, was published in 1989. It’s been in print ever since and
is recognised universally as one of the best introductions to art for children.
Many more Katie titles have followed and the series sells in museums and galleries
all over the world. Alongside his work in publishing, James has collaborated on
many ambitious and imaginative projects for children. He has taught writing
courses for the Arvon Foundation and visits many schools, offering art or writing
workshops, and his much-loved upside-down illustrated storytellings.
www.jamesmayhew.co.uk
In the Book Corner
Katie’s London Christmas
Katie and the Impressionists
Katie’s Picture Show
With thanks to Orchard Books
Michael Rosen
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Date
Friday 3rd October
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost
£5
Meet ex-Children’s Laureate, children’s
book author and storyteller Michael
Rosen as he shares his love of poetry and
stories in this fun-filled and interactive
event. The author of such classics as
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Sad Book,
Nonsense, and Centrally Heated Knickers,
Michael encourages children to start their
own stories by explaining how he came
to write books and rhymes. A very funny
event, with Michael’s trademark mad-cap
and entertaining style, he inspires children
to invent their own poems and instils an
enthusiasm for the written and spoken
word.
In the Book Corner
Choosing Crumble
Even My Ears Are Smiling
Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass
With thanks to Walker Books, Bloomsbury
Children’s Books, Andersen Press, Frances
Lincoln Children’s Books, Puffin and
Barrington Stoke
Biography
Michael Rosen is one of our best-loved and most popular authors and poets for
children. Michael received the Eleanor Farjeon Award in 1997, and was the 5th
Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009.
Michael comes from north London and has been producing children’s books
since 1974. His most famous is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt with pictures by Helen
Oxenbury and he has written many poetry books and stories such as Even My Ears
Are Smiling, Fluff the Farting Fish and Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy.
He also presents Word of Mouth on BBC Radio 4 and is a Professor of Children’s
Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London where he teaches on a MA in
Children’s Literature. www.michaelrosen.co.uk
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Monday 6th October
Anthony Browne
LS04
YR
1
2
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Date
Monday 6th October
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£5
Join award-winning author and illustrator
Anthony Browne, creator of the beloved
Gorilla and Willy the Wimp amongst many
others, as he plays spot-the-difference in
one of his most famous books, talks about
his new book Willy’s Stories and lets you
join in and play the Shape Game.
Biography
Anthony Browne is one of the most
celebrated author–illustrators working
today. Children’s Laureate from
2009 to 2011 and winner of multiple
awards – including the prestigious
Kate Greenaway Medal and the muchcoveted Hans Christian Andersen
Award – Anthony is renowned for his
unique style. His work is loved and
admired all around the world. Anthony
lives in Canterbury, Kent.
www.childrenslaureate.org.uk/
previous-laureates/anthony-browne
In the Book Corner
Gorilla
Willy the Wimp
Willy’s Stories
The Shape Game
With thanks to Walker Books
TREASON with Berlie Doherty
LS05
YR
5
6
Date
Monday 6th October
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£4.50
Adventure, friendship, treason and
betrayal. Imagine being a page in the
court of the most powerful king in Europe,
nearly 500 years ago. Imagine what it
would be like to run away, desperate to
save your father’s life. Meet Carnegie
Medal winning author Berlie Doherty and
hear all about how imagination inspired
her exciting historical novel Treason, set in
Tudor times.
In the Book Corner
Treason
Biography
Street Child
War Girls
With thanks to Andersen Press
Berlie Doherty began writing for children in 1983, after teaching and working in
radio. She has written more than 35 books for children, as well as for the theatre,
radio and television. Berlie has won the Carnegie Medal twice: in 1987 for Granny
Was a Buffer Girl and in 1992 for Dear Nobody. She has also won the Writer’s Guild
Children’s Fiction Award for Daughter of the Sea. Her work is published all over the
world, and many of her books have been televised.
www.berliedoherty.com
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Monday 6th October
MESSENGER OF FEAR with Michael Grant
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YR
8
9
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Date
Monday 6th October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
A rare opportunity to meet bestselling
author Michael Grant on his tour of the
UK as he talks about his brand new series,
Messenger of Fear. Think you know the
meaning of suspense? Think again. To all
the pace, immediacy and wit of the Gone
series, Messenger of Fear adds chills…
This is not a book or event for the fainthearted…
In the Book Corner
BZRK
Biography
Gone
Michael Grant has always been fast-paced. He’s lived in almost 50 different homes
in 14 US states, and moved in with his wife, Katherine Applegate, after knowing
her less than 24 hours. Michael is the author of bestselling YA series, Gone and
the groundbreaking BZRK trilogy. Michael and Katherine have also co-authored
more than 100 books, including the hit series Animorphs and ultra-modern mystery
thriller, Eve & Adam. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area, not far from Silicon
Valley. www.michaelgrantbooks.co.uk
Messenger of Fear
With thanks to Egmont
ONCE UPON AN IF with Peter Worley
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YR
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5
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Date
Monday 6th October
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost
£4.50
A cat that cannot meow, a boy with
no name, a pair of magical shoes that
makes you keep your promises. These
are just some of the ideas behind the
stories in Peter Worley’s new book, Once
Upon an If. He will tell one or more of
these stories and invite the audience
to help the characters make decisions
and solve problems, while thinking
through, in lively discussion, some of
the big ideas in the stories. Join in this
interactive philosophical storytelling
adventure.
In the Book Corner
The If Machine
Biography
Peter Worley is founder and CEO of The Philosophy Foundation, a charity that
specialises in philosophy in primary and secondary schools, based in the UK.
Peter has over 15 years’ experience in teaching and regularly gives talks and
presentations about philosophy in schools and at conferences and festivals. He is
a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is currently studying for a PhD at King’s
College London. www.philosophy-foundation.org
The If Odyssey
Once Upon an If
With thanks to Bloomsbury Education
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Tuesday 7th October
STINKBOMB AND KETCHUP-FACE with John Dougherty
LS08
YR
2
3
4
Date
Tuesday 7th October
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£4.50
John Dougherty - author of the Zeus on
the Loose series, the Jack Slater Monster
Investigator and Bansi O’Hara books, and
Niteracy Hour, among others - brings his
brand new series, Stinkbomb & KetchupFace to Cheltenham.
Join John, his guitar, and his ridiculous
sense of humour, for a trip around the
little island of Great Kerfuffle, home
of Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and a
cast of sidesplittingly funny supporting
characters - not to mention some very
bad badgers. Find out what inspired the
series, ask those questions you’ve always
wanted to ask an author, and hear why
John thinks reading is such amazing fun!
Laughter guaranteed - and there’ll be
songs, too.
Biography
Born and raised in Larne, Northern
Ireland, John Dougherty now lives in
Stroud, Gloucestershire. As a child, John
hated school but loved reading, which is
probably why he grew up to become an
author - via spells as a factory worker,
an unsuccessful singer-songwriter, and a
primary school teacher. His books have
always had a strong comedic element,
and his acclaimed new series, Stinkbomb
& Ketchup-Face, illustrated by David
Tazzyman (Mr Gum) takes that to new
heights. John’s festival sessions and
school visits are both inspirational and as
hilarious as his books. www.visitingauthor.com
In the Book Corner
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the
Badness of Badgers
Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face and the
Quest for the Magic Porcupine
Zeus on the Loose
With thanks to Oxford University Press
SIR CHARLIE STINKY SOCKS with Kristina Stephenson
LS09
YR
1
2
3
Date
Tuesday 7th October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks is back! In her
seventh book, Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and
the Pirate’s Curse, Kristina Stephenson
takes our hero and his companions on a
rip roaring, timber shivering adventure
on the high seas! Join one of our festival
favourites for storytelling at its best with
songs, puppets, music and sound effects.
Biography
Kristina Stephenson trained as a
set and costume designer. She had
a successful career in theatre and
children’s TV until she had her children.
Wanting to stay at home with them, she
turned to illustration. Inspired to write by
her own son Charlie (who doesn’t have
stinky socks), she created the wonderful
adventures of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Kristina lives with her husband, who is a
musician, and her son and daughter in
Wiltshire.
In the Book Corner
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really
Big Adventure
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the
Wizard’s Whisper
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the
Pirate’s Curse (published Oct 14)
With Thanks to Egmont
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Tuesday 7th October
ANIMAL SCIENCE with Nicola Davies
LS10
YR
4
5
6
Date
Tuesday 7th October
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost
£4.50
Join ex-Really Wild Show presenter,
zoologist and author Nicola Davies as she
takes you on an exploration of the Tiny
world of microbes, through the Natural
History of the Unmentionable (Poo) and
with a bag full of acorns and her story
The Promise, will remind us all that the
smallest actions can change our world for
the better. Biography
Nicola Davies is an award-winning
author, whose many books for
children include The Promise, A
First Book of Nature, Big Blue Whale,
Dolphin Baby, and The Lion Who Stole
My Arm. She graduated in zoology,
studied whales and bats and then
worked for the BBC Natural History
Unit. Nicola lives in Abergavenny,
Wales.
www.nicola-davies.com
In the Book Corner
Tiny
Poo
What’s Eating You
The Promise
With thanks to Walker Books
The 2013 trip was a phenomenal opportunity
to introduce our students to living literature,
interacting with renowned authors and academics
and experiencing the excitement and insight that
such a prestigious event offers.
Teacher, King Edward VII Science and Sport College, Leicestershire
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
3-12 October 2014
For the first time we are able to give GCSE and A’Level students an exclusive preview of the raft of events in the Cheltenham
Literature Festival Adult Programme to support and extend their studies.
Explore King Lear and Henry 4th Part 1 & 2 over two Shakespeare study afternoons; discuss new fiction; explore Wilfred Owen’s
war poems with music; or join The Times leader writing team as they decide the subjects of the famous leading articles for
Saturday’s edition.
For an exclusive preview of the programme and for further information on these events, email
[email protected]
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Wednesday 8th October
ANIMAL HEROeS OF WW1 with Megan Rix and Sam Angus
LS11
YR
4
5
6
Date
Wednesday 8th Oct
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£4.50
Hear all about the incredible stories of the
courageous animals that helped Britain
during WWI and WWII, which influenced
best-selling authors and animal lovers
Megan Rix and Sam Angus when writing
their books. In Megan’s newest book, A
Soldier’s Friend, she tells the story of a
young pup called Sammy and a fearless
cat called Mouser who take up the roles
of Mascot and Trench Cat in WWI. Sam
shares the stories of Rocket, a Soldier
Dog in WWI and A Horse Called Hero
and introduces Hey-Ho the donkey in
her latest title Captain. From search and
rescue dogs trained to find people trapped
under Blitz rubble, and the parachuting
and messenger dogs helping the British
soldiers behind enemy lines to the heroes
on the home front, each animal has a
story to tell. Biography
Megan Rix is the bestselling author
of A Soldier’s Friend, The Bomber
Dogs, The Great Escape and The
Victory Dogs. Megan lives in England
with her husband and their adorable
dogs, Bella and Traffy, who is a ‘Pets
As Therapy’ dog. Megan’s new title
about dogs trained to help those in
need is out on the 2nd October 2014. www.meganrix.com
Sam Angus was born in Italy and
grew up in France and in Spain, in
the final years of General Franco’s
dictatorship. She read English
Literature at Trinity College,
Cambridge and went on to study
fashion at Central St Martin’s College
of Art before setting up her own
sportswear label, Sam de Teran. After
having her first child Sam returned
to her first love, literature. She now
writes full-time and lives between
Exmoor and London with her large
family, dogs and horses. www.samangus.com
In the Book
Corner
A Soldier’s Friend by Megan Rix
The Great Escape by Megan Rix
Captain by Sam Angus
Soldier Dog by Sam Angus
With thanks to Puffin and Macmillan
Children’s Books
Painting a zebra – the war beyond the Western Front workshop with IWM
LS12
ABOUT IWM
YR
7
8
9
Date
Wednesday 8th Oct
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£6.50
LS13
YR
7
8
9
Date
Wednesday 8th Oct
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost
£6.50
The session uses the Imperial War
Museum collections to explore the war
beyond the Western Front. Students
will be introduced to the wider conflict
in places such as Turkey, Africa and
investigate the role played by the Empire
in the events of 1914 – 1918.
These workshops are suitable for a
maximum of 50 pupils
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 WW1 to the present
day, including a regular
Holocaust programme is
challenging and we aim to
support young people as
they explore and develop
©IWM ART 2268 Travoys Arriving with Wounded at a Dressing-Station at Smol,
Macedonia, September 1916, by Stanley Spencer
their 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
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These workshops should be
booked in conjunction with
LS14 STORIES OF WW1
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Wednesday 8th October
STORIES OF WW1 with Jamila Gavin,
Geraldine McCaughrean and Tony Bradman
LS14
YR
7
8
9
In the Book Corner
Stories of WW1 edited by Tony Bradman
Date
Wednesday 8th Oct
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Through Mud and Blood by Tom and
Tony Bradman
Cost
£4.50
Blackberry Blue by Jamila Gavin
To commemorate
the start of WW1
Tony Bradman
has edited
a stunning
collection of
12 stories from
award-winning
children’s authors
of inspiring
bravery, heartbreaking loss and
overwhelming
hope. Join Jamila
Gavin, Geraldine McCaughrean and Tony
Bradman to discuss the ways of imagining
and describing the emotions of those
people who were caught up in the war and
its aftermath.
The Positively Last Performance by
Geraldine McCaughrean
With thanks to Orchard Books
Biography
Jamila Gavin is an award-winning
writer who has published a series of
teenage novels. Her most recent, The
Blood Stone, is set in 17th-century
Venice and Hindustan. www.jamilagavin.co.uk
Tony Bradman has written books
for all ages and is particularly known
for the Dilly the Dinosaur series.
His recent works include Viking
Boy and Young Merlin.
www.tonybradman.com
Geraldine McCaughrean has written
more books than she can name and
has had more joy doing so than is
quite allowed. Her awards include
the Carnegie Medal, Whitebread,
Smarties, Blue Peter and Printz. www.geraldinemccaughrean.co.uk
A BOY SOLDIER in WW1 with Tony Bradman
LS15
YR
6
7
8
My Brother’s Keeper
Date
Wednesday 8th Oct
Titanic: Death on the Water
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Duel in the Sky
Cost
£4.50
With thanks to A&C Black (an imprint of
Bloomsbury)
Thousands of boys as young as 13 or 14
joined the British Army in WW1. They
all saw destruction and death, and
many of them were wounded and lost
their lives. Award-winning author Tony
Bradman reveals how he and his son
Tom researched this subject and wrote
a powerful, hard-hitting story about
one boy’s experiences on the Western
Front. My Brother’s Keeper follows Alfie
through several terrible days, and Tony
will talk about how stories can be created
from historical events, and why fiction is
sometimes the best way of learning about
the past. Tony is always happy to take
questions from the audience, and aims to
make sure that all the students who come
to his events leave with a real desire to
read!
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Biography
Tony Bradman is an award-winning
writer for children of all ages whose
books have sold more than 2 million
copies worldwide. Younger titles for
A&C Black include Hercules the Hero
in the White Wolves series and Elvis
the Squirrel for Chameleons. Tony
now writes in partnership with his son
Tom Bradman. Their first titles as a
father-and-son writing team were the
Space School series for A&C Black.
Their most recent title was Titanic:
Death on the Water.
www.tonybradman.com
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Thursday 9th October
COMEDY ANTICS with Steve Cole
LS16
YR
3
4
5
Date
Thursday 9th October
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£4.50
Steve Cole is the slightly crazy, millionsselling, non-stop author of Astrosaurs,
Cows In Action, Secret Agent Mummy,
Magic Ink and many other books. In a funfilled, 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...
It’s everything you ever wanted to know
about time-travelling cows, spacedinosaurs, monster superheroes and timetravelling Egyptian mummies but were
afraid to ask!
Biography
Steve Cole 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). He has been
the voice of a Dalek and an editor of
fiction and non-fiction book titles for
various publishers. He is the author
of the hugely successful Astrosaurs,
Cows in Action, Astrosaurs Academy
and Slime Squad series, and now the
phenomenal Young Bond series.
www.stevecolebooks.co.uk
In the Book Corner
Secret Agent Mummy
Astrosaurs vs Cows in Action
Aliens Stink
With thanks to Random House Children’s
Books and Simon and Schuster Children’s
Books
EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE ROMANS workshop with Corinium Museum
LS17
ABOUT CORINIUM MUSEUM
YR
4
5
6
Date
Thursday 9th October
The Corinium Museum houses wonderful
archaeological treasures from Roman
Corinium and the Cotswolds. The galleries
tell the story of life in the Cotswolds from
prehistory through to the 19th century,
with an emphasis on Roman settlement,
life and culture. Here you will see some of
the best preserved mosaics in the country.
An inspiring and interactive experience
for everyone.
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
www.coriniummuseum.org
Cost
£6.50
With thanks to the Corinium Museum
Date
Thursday 9th October
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£6.50
LS18
YR
4
5
6
Explore Roman life in Britain through
this hands-on discovery session with
the Corinium Museum. Pupils will have
the opportunity to dress as a Roman,
play Roman games and create mock
mosaics inspired by Roman art, whilst
looking at some real Roman pottery and
tesserae (mosaic pieces). Pupils will also
create a small Roman shield to take away
with them as a reminder of the military
prowess of the Roman army.
These workshops should be
booked in conjunction with
LS19 HOW TO WRITE A
GREAT STORY with Caroline
Lawrence
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Thursday 9th October
Roman Sleuths and Wild West Detectives: How
to Write a Great Story with Caroline Lawrence
LS19
YR
4
5
Biography
6
Date
Thursday 9th October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
Caroline Lawrence is American. She
won a scholarship to Cambridge to
read Classical Archaeology, then
did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish
Studies at University College, London.
She lives with her husband, a graphic
designer, by the river in London and
is active as a speaker in schools and
at book festivals. She is the winner of
the 2009 Classics Association Prize
for ‘a significant contribution to the
public understanding of Classics’ and
is currently the President of JACT
(The Joint Association of Classical
Teachers).
www.pkpinkerton.com
In a lively talk illustrated by images from
her Roman Mysteries series, her Wild West
Detective books and her favourite movies,
Caroline Lawrence shares some of her
best writing tips: how to get an idea for
a book, the secret ingredient of a good
hero, how to create the other characters
and how to build a powerful plot line. A
great talk for pupils... and their teachers! In the Book Corner
The Case of the Bogus Detective
The Roman Mysteries 1: The Thieves of
Ostia
The Roman Mystery Scrolls 1: The
Sewer Demon
With thanks to Orion Children’s Books
Poetry with Joseph Coelho
LS20
YR
2
3
4
5
Date
Thursday 9th October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
Come and see performance poet and
playwright Joseph Coelho as he brings
the poems from his debut collection
Werewolf Club Rules off the page
with a series of explosive interactive
performances. Joseph has been busy
travelling the country with his solo show,
The PoetryJoe Show, wowing sellout
audiences with glowing poems about
folding grannies and naughty hamsters.
His poetry has appeared in many
anthologies and theatre productions. He
has even been beamed on to Cbeebies
Rhyme Rocket to share his Bug Stew
poem. With over twelve years’ experience
engaging children with literacy through
fun and creative means, Joseph will offer
up a menu of poems about school days,
inspiring teachers, crazy scientists, artistic
snails and of course werewolves!
www.joseph-coelho.com
@poetryjoe In the Book Corner
Werewolf Club Rules
The Works 6 edited by Pie Corbett
With thanks to Frances Lincoln Children’s
Books
Biography
Joseph Coelho is a performance poet and playwright. He has written plays for
the Polka theatre, the Lyric, Hammersmith, and the Unicorn theatre. He performs
his poetry shows with the UK’s top performance poetry organisation, Apples and
Snakes, visiting venues across the UK. Joseph’s poems have appeared in many
anthologies, including Green Glass Beads by Jacqueline Wilson and The Works
6, edited by Pie Corbett, but Werewolf Club is his first solo collection. He lives in
Folkestone, Kent. www.joseph-coelho.com
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Thursday 9th October & Friday 10th October
HOW TO DRAW CLAUDE with Alex T. Smith
LS21
YR
1
2
3
Date
Thursday 9th October
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost
£4.50
Join 2014 World Book Day illustrator Alex
T. Smith as he introduces you to the
quirky and hilarious dog Claude and his
sidekick Sir Bobblysock. Learn to draw
Claude and get Top Secret illustrator
tips about how to make characters more
animated and how to create characters of
your own.
‘...illustrated with humour and elegance...’
The Times
Biography
After briefly considering careers
in space travel, cookery and being
a rabbit, Alex T. Smith finally
decided to become an illustrator. In
2006 he graduated from Coventry
University and won second place in
the Macmillan Prize for Children’s
Illustration. His first fiction series,
Claude, was shortlisted for the
Waterstones Children’s Book Prize
and selected for the Richard and Judy
Children’s Book Club 2011. Alex T.
Smith is the 2014 official World Book
Day illustrator.
alextsmith.blogspot.co.uk
In the Book Corner
Claude on the Slopes
Claude in the Circus
Claude in the City
Foxy Tales: The Cunning Plan
With thanks to Hodder Children’s Books
TOM GATES with Liz Pichon
LS22
YR
4
5
6
Date
Friday 10th October
Time
10am - 11am
Cost
£4.50
Join award-winning author Liz Pichon,
the hugely popular author of the Tom
Gates books. Liz will be reading from the
new book, Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky,
and entertaining the students with fun
facts about the Tom Gates world and
games along the way. Liz will also show
the children how to draw in the Tom Gates
style so be sure to have a pen and paper
ready for doodling. An event that’s every
bit as hilarious and fun-packed as the
books themselves. In the Book Corner
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky
Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (Not)
With thanks to Scholastic Children’s Books
Biography
Liz Pichon was a World Book Day author in 2013 with the bestselling title of the
event, Tom Gates: Best World Book Day Ever (so far). The first book in the Tom
Gates series The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011;
The Best Book for Young Readers – Red House Book Award; and the Best Fiction for
5-12-year-olds category of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Tom Gates: Genius
Ideas (mostly) won the Blue Peter Book Award 2013 and was shortlisted for the
Specsavers National Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year 2012. Liz lives with
her family in Brighton.
www.scholastic.co.uk/tomgatesworld
www.lizpichon.co.uk
tomgatesworld.blogspot.com
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Friday 10th October
John Boyne
LS23
YR
5
6
7
Date
Friday 10th October
Time
11.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£4.50
Internationally bestselling author of The
Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, John Boyne,
will be talking about his new WW1 novel,
Stay Where You are and Then Leave.
Described as ‘Michelle Magorian meets
Pat Barker’, it is a yet another incredible
story from an award-winning writer. With
a reading from the book and insights into
how John’s imagination and research, it
will be a moving and inspiring event. Biography
John Boyne was born in Ireland in
1971. He is the author of eight novels
for adults and four for younger
readers, including the international
bestseller The Boy in the Striped
Pyjamas, which was made into
a Miramax feature film and has
sold more than five million copies
worldwide. His novels are published
in over forty-five languages. John is
married and lives in Dublin.
www.johnboyne.com
In the Book Corner
The Boy In Striped Pyjamas
Stay Where You are and Then Leave
The Terrible thing that Happened to
Barnaby Brocket
With thanks to Random House Children’s
Books
TERROR KID with Benjamin Zephaniah
LS24
YR
7
8
9
Date
Friday 10th October
Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost
£5
Benjamin’s Zephaniah’s work is known
for his brilliant and distinctive voice and
its focus on important social and political
issues. Terror Kid, his first novel in 7
years, is set against the backdrop of the
2011 riots and tells the extraordinary tale
of how one boy’s idealism and passion to
speak out is distorted and manipulated
by those who want to commit acts of
terror. Benjamin will be talking about the
issues he tackles in his novel – examining
our judgements, intentions and actions,
and also the timely issues of terrorism,
hacktivism and the exploitation of young
people. Always impactful and thoughtful,
Benjamin Zephaniah is not to be missed. Biography
Benjamin Zephaniah was born and
raised in Handsworth, Birmingham.
He has gained a reputation as a poet
capable of speaking out on local
and international issues, strongly
influenced by the music and poetry
of Jamaica and what he calls ‘street
politics’. As well as writing poetry,
novels for teenagers, screenplays,
and stage plays, he has also written
and presented documentaries for
television and radio, and he has been
awarded sixteen honorary doctorates
in recognition of his work. He is now
a professor of Poetry and Creative
Writing at Brunel University and lives
in Lincolnshire.
benjaminzephaniah.com @BZephaniah
In the Book Corner
Terror Kid
Refugee Boy
Gangsta Rap
With thanks to Hot Key Books
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NEW for 2014
NEWS ACADEMY
LS25-29
YR
7
8
9
Exclusively for KS3 pupils
Date
Monday 6th - Friday 10th October
Time
10am - 11am each day
Cost
£6.50
How do journalists say so much with a limited word count?
How do sports writers bring a game alive? What are the tools
of a literary reviewer’s trade? How does reporting on Fashion
differ from Features?
Spend a precious hour with a journalist from The Times or The
Sunday Times in one of these exclusive workshops designed
to inspire and empower your students to harness the power of
the written word with greater skill and confidence. Places are
limited to 30, giving every student the opportunity to engage
with the people who shape the country’s opinions.
The News Academy is an initiative launched by News UK,
built on their commitment to securing a sustainable future
for high-quality, professional journalism. The News Academy
stage events around the UK to give students a valuable insight
into the profession. There is also a website offering tips about
journalism and competitions.
www.news.co.uk/academy
The 2013 trip was a phenomenal opportunity
to introduce our students to living literature,
interacting with renowned authors and academics
and experiencing the excitement and insight that
such a prestigious event offers.
Teacher, King Edward VII Science and Sport College, Leicestershire
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
3-12 October 2014
For the first time we are able to give GCSE and A’Level students an exclusive preview of the raft of events in the Cheltenham
Literature Festival Adult Programme to support and extend their studies.
Explore King Lear and Henry 4th Part 1 & 2 over two Shakespeare study afternoons; discuss new fiction; explore Wilfred Owen’s
war poems with music; or join The Times leader writing team as they decide the subjects of the famous leading articles for
Saturday’s edition.
For an exclusive preview of the programme and for further information on these events, email
[email protected]
Book Online www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools
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Friday 3rd October
YOUNG WRITERS’ DAY with ANNA WILSON
YWD
YR
5
6
Date
Friday 3rd October
Time
9.15am – 3pm
Cost
£20 per pupil
The Young Writers’ Day is the perfect opportunity for your
budding young writers to immerse themselves in the creative
writing process with the brilliantly engaging Anna Wilson.
Working in groups, the pupils will develop their skill and
confidence in creating dramatic openings, believable
characters and atmospheric settings. Evolving from this, and
with Anna acting as a critical friend, the children will have the
chance to develop a longer piece of writing from their choice
of story beginning.
There will be a chance for the children to share their stories
and Anna will be on hand throughout the day to answer
questions and offer helpful tips.
ABOUT ANNA WILSON
Anna Wilson is both a cat-and-a-dog type person. She lives
in Bradford-on-Avon with her husband, two children, two cats,
one dog, five chickens and a tortoise called Hercules. Anna has
now written over 20 books including the Puppy Love series,
the Kitten Kaboodle series, Monkey Business and Monkey
Madness and the Pooch Parlour series. Anna’s latest book The
Great Kitten Cake Off publishes in August. She also does an
excellent stick insect impression.
www.annawilson.co.uk
@acwilsonwriter
acwilsonwriter.wordpress.com
With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books
Important information
As well as hosting both the Young Writers’ and Poet’s Day in their lovely library and offering a very warm welcome, Cheltenham
College Preparatory School also ensure that all attendees are fully catered for throughout the day, providing lunch, refreshments
and all materials. For both days places are limited to five pupils plus one teacher per school; there is no cost for accompanying
teachers.
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Thursday 9th October
YOUNG POETS’ DAY with BRIAN MOSES AND ROGER STEVENS
YPD
YR
5
6
Date
Thursday 9th October
Time
9.15am – 3pm
Cost
£20 per pupil
The Young Poets’ Day is a rare opportunity for your gifted writers to work alongside two of our country’s most significant poets. It
promises to be a whole day of inspiration during which your pupils will be challenged, motivated and entertained in equal measure.
After pooling children’s existing knowledge about World War 1, the discussion will be extended by exploring photographs and songs
from that time. With Brian and Roger acting as critical friends, the children will have extended time to create their own poems on
themes such as friendship, animals in war, the Christmas truce and life in the trenches.
The day will culminate in the children reading their poems aloud, alongside Brian and Roger, who will share their poetry.
ABOUT Brian Moses
Brian Moses performs his poetry and percussion shows in schools,
libraries and at festivals throughout the UK and overseas. Over one
million copies of his poetry books and anthologies have been sold
by Macmillan. His latest books are Behind the Staffroom Door - The
Very Best of Brian Moses and A Cat Called Elvis (Macmillan) He is codirector of the Able Writers’ Scheme which he founded in 2002 and
he lives with his wife and a loopy labrador in the Sussex village of
Burwash.
www.brianmoses.co.uk
www.poetryarchive.org/brianmoses
brian-moses.blogspot.com
@moses_brian
ABOUT Roger Stevens
Roger Stevens is a children’s author and poet who visits schools, libraries and festivals
performing and running workshops. His most recent poetry books for children include The
Penguin In Lost Property (Macmillan), with Jan Dean; Off By Heart (A&C Black); and a solo
collection, Beware! Low Flying Rabbits (Macmillan). The Comic Café (Frances Lincoln) is his
latest children’s novel. Roger runs the award-winning children’s poetry website, The Poetry
Zone. He spends his time between Loches, in France, and Brighton, where he lives with his
wife and a very, very shy dog called Jasper.
Children’s Poems on YouTube www.youtube.com/user/rogerstevenspoet
The Poetry Zone www.poetryzone.co.uk
@PoetryZone
Brian and Roger have published two books together Olympics Poems and What Are We Fighting For? - New
Poems About War (Macmillan)
With thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books
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Discovery Trail
Take Part
authors from this year’s Book It! programme
describe the inspiration and writing process
behind a character they’ve created.
Details on Page 5.
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The
Hideaway
Open 9.30am till 6pm, 3 - 12 October 2014
Come and discover our fantastic children's book tent.
We have lots of great books for you to browse and you can
meet your favourite authors after their event.
Teachers, take advantage of our new account sales service.
We can offer special discounts for Literature Festival book
pre-orders and arrange postage-free delivery to your
school prior to the event.
For information contact us at
[email protected]
YOUR QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
How do I book tickets?
It’s simple! Just use our online booking form. All bookings are
handled by the Education team at Cheltenham Festivals. The
online booking form is at this link: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools
Ticket prices can be found alongside the information for each
event. Tickets for adults accompanying school parties are
free.
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 Wednesday 10 September 2014 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 2014.
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.
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
“
My favourite part of the day
was visiting the Waterstones
Booktent which was filled with
shelves and shelves of books.
Our group spent a good hour in
there, browsing and choosing
what to buy and we even went
back more than once.”
How should we prepare for our visit to the
Festival?
First and foremost read as many books by the author as you
can! Who can read the most? Find out everything you can
about the writer and then think about what else you would
like to know. Write it down or remember it so that you can
ask the author during the Q and A session in the event, or
when you meet them directly after the event.
Can we meet the author and have books
signed?
Yes, and we encourage it! The authors will be in the
Waterstones Hideaway immediately after their events ready,
willing and able to meet you and to sign your books. Bring
along your own copies or buy them on site. You can also
order discounted books in advance through Waterstones.
We will send out a book pre-order form with your booking
confirmation, but for more information ring 01242 571779 or
email [email protected]
We want to bring packed lunches with us, is
there anywhere to eat them?
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!
Schools can also book the Waterstones Hideaway.
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Is there anywhere to park? Where should our
coach pull up?
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)
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.
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/your-visit
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Book It!
for schools
Booking Information
Booking opens on Tuesday 10th June 2014
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We cannot accept bookings before this date
Bookings will be confirmed by email
Your tickets, full information and site map will follow later
All bookings are subject to a £5 Box Office fee
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How to book
Fill in the online booking form www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/bookit-schools
For more information, please email the Education Department at [email protected] (please include a phone number).
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