Type of Artist:
Also writes as Sam Hepburn
For schools:
Readings plus Q and A
Author talks based on the research that went in to my books using a power point presentation. Ages 8 plus
Creative writing workshops for all ages, including families.
Black History month talk about the civilization of ancient Nubia, which appears in my Quicksilver/ Serpent’s Gold series.
For public libraries:
Family and young people’s creative writing sessions
Author talks.
Festivals and theme based events
Black History month talks and activities
KS2, KS3 & KS4.
Mostly work with Years 5,6,7 & 8.
Happy to do assemblies / talks for whole year groups. Ideally around 30 for workshops
Happy to fit around the school’s needs and timetable.
45 – 60 minutes for talk
45 – 60 minutes plus for workshops
Plus time for signing
Anywhere if overnight and travel expenses are met. I am London based.
Car @ 35p per mile
Train preferred
£10million through NAWE
Chasing the Dark - Sam Hepurn
Serpent’s Gold - Sam Osman
Quicksilver - Sam Osman
Sam inspired every single student in the room to write. She held them enthralled with her presentation which was very interactive. Sam removed effortlessly the barriers and fears students, particularly boys, can have about writing creatively. They could not wait to start writing!
Zoe Burton Eastlea School, Newham
“The teachers found it an inspiring event; the children were all engaged and at least one teacher came away with writing ambitions of her own. Boys do not often express themselves in the way they were able to with Sam’s input. They do not often take the time to describe events and scenes in such detail and from such an imaginative perspective.”
Mavis Taylor, Teacher Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School