A Selection of Bex's Books
Bex Hogan
Type of Artist:
Schools: Assembly-style author talk, interactive with powerpoint presentation. Fantasy based creative writing workshops.
Festivals: Panels, readings, book signings.
BRONTE TEMPESTRA:
Talk - Fun and interactive author talk, centred around knights and princesses, twisting tropes, and top writing tips. Includes a reading, a quiz, and plenty of LEGO animations. Concludes with a Q&A.
Workshops: Make A Monster. A creative writing session where we collectively brainstorm a fantasy creature and then monsterfy it! A fun way to stretch imagination and expand vocabulary.
FAERY REALMS (Nettle and Owl King):
Talk – ‘A Fascination with Fairytales’ Take a walk into the dark past of fairytales, exploring their history and enduring popularity. Also learn about nettles and their many uses, both past and present. Includes a reading and concludes with a Q&A.
Workshop - Fairytale Fantasy Worldbuilding. Fun and interactive, it includes opportunities to do creative writing.
ISLES OF STORM AND SORROW (Viper, Venom and Vulture):
Talk – ‘Anatomy of a Book’ A closer look at how a book comes into existence, from first spark of an idea to a finished product, touching on inspiration, writing techniques, and publication itself. Includes a reading and concludes with a Q&A.
Workshop – Fantasy Worldbuilding. Fun and interactive, it includes opportunities to do creative writing.
Details
Preferred age range:BRONTE TEMPESTRA - KS2 – ideal for Years 3 & 4, but suitable from Years 2 – 6.
FAERY REALMS – Year 7 upwards.
ISLES OF STORM AND SORROW – Year 7 upwards.
Maximum number in any one session:
Talks – no maximum. Workshops – ideally up to 30 (or a single class size).
No of sessions per day:
Talks – Approx 50 mins (40 mins for talk, ten mins for Q&A) Plus time after for book signing if required.
Workshops – Can adapt to fit lesson times, but ideally about 50 mins.
Session Length:
Happy to travel anywhere provided overnight expenses are met.
Areas prepared to travel to:
Happy to travel anywhere provided overnight expenses are met.
Transport:
Can drive within 25 miles of Huntingdon @45p per mile, otherwise train travel, to be covered.
Fees:
DBS/CRB:
No
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
No
Website:
Titles include:
BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE LIGHTNING STEEDS
BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE ICE WARRIORS
BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE WEATHER WITCH
BRONTE TEMPESTRA AND THE VANISHING KINGDOM
NETTLE
OWL KING
VIPER
VENOM
VULTURE
Testimonials:
"I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Bex, who graced us with her presence at Thorndown Primary during our World Book Day celebrations! From the moment she stepped into the classroom, there was an undeniable buzz of excitement among the children. Bex's passion for storytelling was infectious, and her genuine enthusiasm lit up the entire room.
Her visit was a remarkable success, and I cannot thank her enough for the positive impact she has had on our students. Bex is truly a star, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any school looking to inspire young readers and writers. We can't wait to welcome her back to Thorndown Primary in the future!"
Natalie Browne – English Subject Lead, Thorndown Primary
"Key Stage 2 met a real-life author called Bex Hogan. She talked about her new book for a little while and showed us how she uses Lego to help with illustrations and characters. Some children even managed to have their copy of her book signed. Year 3 and Year 4 children worked with Bex to create monster characters. It was a really fun and exciting afternoon and we were so lucky to meet her."
Molly (Year 3)
"Bex came to meet with our Year 3 and 4 children to inspire them in creative story writing. She certainly delivered! Our children enjoyed learning about the creative writing process, dressing up as characters from her novels and experiencing her Lego animations of scenes from the books. The children have since written their own creative stories, taking a lot of inspiration from Bex’s books. They have also become firm fans of Bronte Tempestra with several children buying the newest addition on the day of release! Inspiring children to be creative is an important part of teaching writing…I can highly recommend a visit from Bex to aid the process!"
Rose Sullivan – Polwhele House
"Bex couldn't have been more on point when she talked about the time she spends planning and editing. Please pass on our thanks to her; we thought she was great. One Y3 child was heard saying he wanted to be an author when he grew up. Fantastic!"
Kings Furlong Junior