Attiya Khan
Type of Artist:
I can do large group presentations, workshops and activity sessions.
Depending on the nature of the sessions I normally do a powerpoint presentation talking about my book , the themes and the writing process. I also try to link it back to the children and their writing processes. This is usually followed by question and answer session.
If I’m doing a workshop with smaller group,I tend to do writing exercises linked with passages from the book. Usually give prizes to the best work.
Details
Preferred age range:Can work with 11-18 year olds but usually year 7s -year 9s
Maximum number in any one session:
Maximum number 200 in a large talk and up to 30 in a workshop
No of sessions per day:
Maximum 3 ideally 2 in the morning and one in the afternoon
Session Length:
45-60minutes for a talk
20-40 minutes for a workshop
Time for book signing afterwards
Areas prepared to travel to:
North, East and south London and Essex
Transport:
Public transport
Fees:
DBS/CRB:
Yes
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
No
Website:
attiyakhan.wixsite.com/website
Twitter:
@attiyakhan39
Titles include:
Ten Steps to Us.
Testimonials:
Attiya Khan came to visit us at Oaklands School for World Book Day 2023, she presented an inspiring assembly with our Year 7 cohort about how she came to write and have published her book ‘Ten Steps to Us’. Our students were very interested in all aspects of her talk, from her experiences that formed the basis of her book to the process of beginning to write and then finally finding a publisher. The students asked many questions so much so that I had to call the assembly to a close with many hands still up.
Attiya then conducted a writing workshop with a group of 20 Year 8 students. The students were very excited to work with Attiya, some who are usually rather reserved really shone in this small group session. We presented the best works with signed copies of Attiya’s book.
I would not hesitate in recommending Attiya to attend school visits and would certainly contact her to come back in the future. For our students it was a gift to experience a successful professional from the same background as themselves.
Librarian, Oaklands School
Attiya Khan visited St Paul's Way Trust School for World Book Day 2022 and led an insightful assembly with Year 7 students about her new book Ten Steps to Us. The students loved her presentation and asked interesting questions to find out more about Attiya's writing processes, how she became a published author, whilst also exploring the themes of her book. The presentation talked about difficult themes of the book including toxic friendships and mixed-race relationships which Attiya explained excellently to our students. She talked about how important it is that every child sees themselves represented in the literature they read. Attiya also led a writing workshop with a smaller group of 15 Year 8 pupils which was received really well. Weeks after the event, the library team are still receiving questions and praise from students regarding Attiya's visit and her book has a long waitlist with students excited to read it. I can't recommend Attiya's services enough and we'd love to have her back for another visit.
Eleanor, St Paul’s Way Trust
Thank-you so much for visiting Bullers and working with our Y8; your presentation was absolutely fantastic and you really "spoke" to the students. I am sure they will remember today and be inspired. My colleagues in English, other staff and students have also asked me to pass on their thanks- there have been loads of really positive comments.
If you ever want to revisit Bullers in the future, that would be great; meanwhile we wish you continued success with your writing
Julie, Bullerswood school for girls
