School Visits
Bring books, creativity and reading to life in your school
An author-illustrator visit gives children the chance to experience the person behind the books, making reading, writing and creativity feel real, exciting and accessible. My school visits are designed to support your commitment to reading for pleasure and literacy, inspire children to engage with books, build confidence in their own ideas and give pupils a memorable experience that extends beyond the classroom.
From interactive storytelling and illustration to creative writing, Q&As and book-inspired activities, sessions can be tailored to your pupils, curriculum priorities and school reading goals.
Sessions by age group
EYFS
- Interactive storytelling
- Q&A
- Creative activities linked to the books
- Drawing and character creation
- Literacy and wellbeing discussion
- Optional signed book orders
Session length: tailored to the age group within the booked visit
Group size: one class per session
Price: from £250 half-day / £400 full-day
KS1
- Interactive author/illustrator sessions
- Storytelling
- Q&A
- Creative book-linked activities
- Drawing and character creation
- Literacy discussion and creative writing
Session length: tailored to the age group within the booked visit
Group size: one class per session
Price: from £250 half-day / £400 full-day
KS2
- Interactive author sessions
- Creative writing and storytelling activities
- Q&A and discussion
- Creative writing workshops exploring character creation, storytelling, rhyme, emotions in stories and creating relatable characters
Session length: tailored to the age group within the booked visit
Group size: one class per session
Price: from £250 half-day / £400 full-day
Secondary / KS3
- Creative writing
- The journey behind publishing a book
- Creativity and storytelling discussions
- Author and illustrator career talks
- Literacy and wellbeing workshops
Session length: tailored workshop session within the booked visit
Group size: one class/group per session
Price: from £250 half-day / £400 full-day
Travel is from Yorkshire — travel costs for visits further afield can be discussed on enquiry.
Visit options & pricing
Half-Day Visit
£250
Up to 2 sessions/classes. Includes storytelling, activities, Q&A and signing. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Full-Day Visit
£400
Multiple sessions across the school day, with workshops tailored to different age groups. Includes all half-day elements.
Virtual Visit
From £100
Live interactive online session including story reading, discussion and Q&A. Ideal for schools, literacy events and book weeks.
Additional workshop options
Creative Writing Workshops
KS2 & KS3
Character creation, storytelling, rhyme, emotions in stories and creating relatable characters.
Reading for Pleasure Sessions
Helping children connect emotionally with books and discover the joy of reading.
Author & Illustrator Career Talks
Suitable for older pupils interested in writing, illustration, publishing, creativity and careers in books.
Book orders
Signed and personalised books can be pre-ordered directly in advance of a school visit, with copies available for children on the day.
School visit enquiry
Fill in the details below and I'll come back to you with availability and pricing.