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Bernard Young
I give poetry performances ranging from to the whole school to in the classroom.
Poetry workshops, readings, talks about how I write, Q & A sessions.
My performances include poems to join in with and some are accompanied by guitar (which goes down particularly well).
Details
Preferred age range:4 to 11 years (but comfortable with Year 7 & 8 too).
Can work with all ages in infant and primary schools. Readings are tailored to suit all ages.
Workshops: for youngest children I often produce a class poem which we can perform to music. (I am a guitarist).
No of sessions per day:
In most primaries I give a performance followed by 3 sessions.
Session Length:
30 to 45 mins performance.
Workshops can be the length of a lesson or longer.
I always fit in with what the school requires but suggest the best way to get the best result.
Areas prepared to travel to:
I live in Manchester, but will travel anywhere if expenses are met.
Transport:
Car – standard 40p per mile
Fees:
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Titles include:
Brilliant pub by Kingston Press, 2000
Wanted Alive pub by Hands up Books, 2004
Testimonials:
Thank you so much for such an enjoyable and entertaining day. I am sure you appreciated just how much the children gained from your visit but I just want to emphasise the value of your day. We could not normally produce such high quality writing so rapidly and painlessly.
Sue Conway & Class 5, St James Primary, Hull
Thank you for your enthusiasm, wit and poetic talent.
Eileen Pace, St Teresa’s Primary, Darlington
We’ve never produced such a variety of high quality poems before. Thank you.
Mrs Farey, Headteacher Roos Primary, East Yorkshire
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