A Selection of Andy's Books
Andy Briggs
Type of Artist:
I have an interactive presentation that promotes my current title (in this case THE INVENTORY: IRON FIST).
I focus on why the pupils should be writing stories - and show them what writers actually do: from creating comics to book to films to video games. I pepper this with some fun Hollywood photos of mine - then I move onto the book itself.
I end the show with an interactive quiz where I encourage everybody to scream and shout. The show ends with a Q&A and a signing.
The running time for the show is 1 hour, a little extra for the Q&A and signing. Although focusing on my new Scholastic series, I will be happy to run the TARZAN show if requested!
Details
Preferred age range:9-13 year olds
No of sessions per day:
Maximum of 4 to fit into the school timetable.
Session Length:
60 minutes for the presentation. Up to 30 minutes for a Q&A and signing.
I like to work with local booksellers and encourage them to pre-sell the book beforehand, and offer bookplates at the end of the session for pupils who forgot to bring in any money.
Areas prepared to travel to:
I live in the South East, but will travel anywhere, provided expenses and overnight accommodation (when necessary) are met.
Transport:
Car @ 40p per mile
Fees:
Please indicate which author you would like to invite.
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
No
Website:
Titles include:
Drone Racer
The Inventory: Iron Fist
The Inventory: Gravity
The Inventory: Black Knight
The Inventory: Winter Storm
Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy
Tarzan: The Jungle Warrior
Hero.com: Rise of the Heroes
Hero.com: Virus Attack
Hero.com: Crisis Point
Hero.com: Chaos Effect
Villain.net: Council of Evil
Villain.net: Dark Hunter
Villain.net: Power Surge
Villain.net: Collision Course
Warrior Number One Dinocorps (graphic novel)
Testimonials:
"Your presentation was terrific, and clearly those who were there really enjoyed it. (My daughter singled it out as one of the best events she saw this year.) "
Nicolette Jones (organiser of the Children Program, Oxford Literacy Festival) "Inspiring, motivating, exciting, challenging could go on and on...................................... The feedback from students and staff has been amazing you have had such a positive impact here at Lathom!"
Lynn Own, Lathom High School
"You were fantastic and incredibly inspirational, so much so that when I recounted some of the things you said to my two sons (11 and 9) they wanted me to immediately go and buy your book!"
Ann White, Park House School
"You held your audience captive, hanging on your every word, which is a highly commendable achievement with such a large audience of boys!"
Trudy Olding, Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
"Your presentation engaged and inspired the kids."
Waterstones Bolton
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