Author & Literacy Enrichment Partner
As an award-winning children's author, former English teacher and experienced school librarian, Helen understands literacy from every angle. She knows how schools work, how to foster a love of reading, and how to inspire young people to believe that their own stories matter. That's why she works in partnership with schools - not simply to deliver an author visit, but to build lasting confidence in reading, writing and creativity.
The Lit Fit Literacy Partnership
Helping schools build:
• Reading for Pleasure
• Creative Writing
• Confidence
• Communication
• Creativity
The Lit Fit Literacy Partnership
Helping schools build:
• Reading for Pleasure
• Creative Writing
• Confidence
• Communication
• Creativity
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Creativity Spark
One day visit which could include: - Assembly - KS2 Writing Workshops - Hobby horse sport sessions, with possible writing activity. |
Writing Journey
Could include: - Half-term project - Series of workshops for full classes or targeted groups. |
Literacy Partnership
Could include: - Academic year Writer in Residence - Writing workshops - Extended projects - Reading events - Competitions / clubs - Careers workshop for KS3 / 4 |
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“Since working in our classes, the children have also taken to reading Helen’s books as they are now very real and relevant to them. Not only has Helen inspired a love of writing in our children, she has also helped to increase their interest in reading. I can’t recommend her enough." St Begh's Catholic Primary School, Whitehaven
“She had everyone hooked from the very beginning! Helen broke down writing into such small and easily achievable steps that even my reluctant writers were excited. I’m not even sure they saw it as a writing exercise.” Calthwaite Primary School.
“She had everyone hooked from the very beginning! Helen broke down writing into such small and easily achievable steps that even my reluctant writers were excited. I’m not even sure they saw it as a writing exercise.” Calthwaite Primary School.
Bespoke packages can be designed for your school / MAT to suit your needs and may include writing workshops, writing / editing clubs, team writing projects and hobby horse sessions including school clubs and competitions.
In person or virtual author visits are available for primary and secondary schools, colleges, clubs and groups.
In person or virtual author visits are available for primary and secondary schools, colleges, clubs and groups.
Get in touch to enquire about prices or to discuss a package tailored exclusively for your school. Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
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GIVE YOUR STUDENTS AN EXPERIENCE THEY'LL NEVER FORGET
Authors bring books to life! Learning about the behind-the-scenes work involved in taking a story from first draft to published book develops children's appreciation of books and their enthusiasm for reading them. Discovering all the stages a story goes through to be publication ready can also improve children's writing confidence when they accept that their writing can be improved through revision.
Seeing a real person speak openly about the ups and downs of their writing career allows children to raise their aspirations and realise that achieving goals is possible to anyone willing to put in the work, wherever they're from and whatever their strengths and weaknesses are.
Authors emphasise the importance of self-motivation, discipline and perseverance: traits that will help children succeed in their education and lives.
Meeting the person behind the pages can engage children to want to read their books which often develops into an increased interest in books in general.
NEW - Hobby Horse showjumping sessions are available as part of an author visit or on their own and can be linked to a creative writing workshop.
Authors bring books to life! Learning about the behind-the-scenes work involved in taking a story from first draft to published book develops children's appreciation of books and their enthusiasm for reading them. Discovering all the stages a story goes through to be publication ready can also improve children's writing confidence when they accept that their writing can be improved through revision.
Seeing a real person speak openly about the ups and downs of their writing career allows children to raise their aspirations and realise that achieving goals is possible to anyone willing to put in the work, wherever they're from and whatever their strengths and weaknesses are.
Authors emphasise the importance of self-motivation, discipline and perseverance: traits that will help children succeed in their education and lives.
Meeting the person behind the pages can engage children to want to read their books which often develops into an increased interest in books in general.
NEW - Hobby Horse showjumping sessions are available as part of an author visit or on their own and can be linked to a creative writing workshop.
See the Hobby Horse page for more details about sessions and competitions.
Helen's books tie in brilliantly with a range of National Days!
September: National Read a Book Day, International Literacy Day and Recycle Week.
October: World Animal Day, National Book Month, International School Libraries Month and Everyone Writes Day.
November: National Author's Day and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
December: National Short Story Day.
January: National Storytelling Week and International Creativity Month.
February: Children's Mental Health Week.
March: World Book Day, Crufts, Global Recycling Day, World Poetry Day and National Careers Week.
April: National Pet Month, International Children’s Book Day, National Pet Day and Earth Day.
May: Mental Health Awareness Week.
June: World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, National Writing Day and Indie (Independent) Authors Week.
September: National Read a Book Day, International Literacy Day and Recycle Week.
October: World Animal Day, National Book Month, International School Libraries Month and Everyone Writes Day.
November: National Author's Day and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
December: National Short Story Day.
January: National Storytelling Week and International Creativity Month.
February: Children's Mental Health Week.
March: World Book Day, Crufts, Global Recycling Day, World Poetry Day and National Careers Week.
April: National Pet Month, International Children’s Book Day, National Pet Day and Earth Day.
May: Mental Health Awareness Week.
June: World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, National Writing Day and Indie (Independent) Authors Week.
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Year 5 students at the school used Little Pearl as inspiration to write and produce a performance poem which was presented to Helen during the visit. SHE WAS NOT expecting this!
Derwent Vale Primary School, Great Clifton
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