A great inauguration with year2 and year3 combined
school assemblies. Approximately 120 children joined me for my inaugural
reading, which resulted in the images of this hugely entertaining event going
viral to their school Facebook page, Twitter and their weekly newsletter. Some
really well-thought-out, pertinent questions were asked by the children, who
were impressively well-behaved and were captivated during my reading.
Prior
to my second school visit, I managed to fracture my ankle whilst falling down
the stairs that lead from my study. My study is situated in our loft
conversion, and it is home to my trusty drawing board, where all my artwork and
stories are created. I am now instilled with the belief that holding the
handrail whilst walking up and down the stairs is an imperative requite!
Currently, the obligatory 'Moon boot,' is presenting further challenges
regarding my mobility and needless to say, I can't wait to ditch this
accessory.
However,
I decided regardless of my fractured ankle, that I would honor my second
pre-arranged school visit. I did preempt that my 'Questioning & Answering,'
session would possibly evoke questions pertaining to my 'Moon boot.' I thought
it wise to remove my 'Moon boot,' (despite NHS advice) and make my grand
entrance with alternate footwear; I chose to wear my Ugg boots.
My
second visit was equally successful, and I was delighted to learn that one
little girl already had my book; 'Cable the Crow,' purchased for her. She was
excited to inform me that she had a cousin called Cameron too, just like the
'Chuff,' in my story. It was so exhilarating to yet again, experience such
well-behaved and captivated young children. They listened intently to my
characters voices and asked some profound questions, which had been
well-thought-out. I was so impressed that one child had noticed my use of
alliteration with regard to the various birds in my book and implemented the
word 'alliteration,' during the 'Questioning and Answering,' dialogue. This
school also elucidated the event to their social media and school newsletter. I
have agreed to return to the school to read my next forthcoming book: 'Cable
goes camping.'
Conclusively, I should like to thank the schools for their fantastic hospitality. I have been extremely well received and fortunate in meeting and being greeted by such delightful children and teaching staff alike. My school reading visits will recommence when the 'Moon boot,' can be discarded!
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