A Selection of Janis's Books
Janis Mackay
Type of Artist:
Author session in schools – a blend of inter-active talk, reading and usually guiding a short imaginative writing activity plus Q&A
Details
Preferred age range:I have books for a range of children. Preferred age range between 7 - 14
Maximum number in any one session:
Up to 60 for workshop and up to 300 for talk
No of sessions per day:
Maximum 3 – 2 in morning and one in afternoon.
Session Length:
Usually one hour. Plus time after for book signing
Areas prepared to travel to:
I would like to create school tours in England – so am prepared to travel anywhere if overnight expenses are met.
Transport:
Train and plane (flights can work out quite cheaply when booked in advance)
Fees:
Website:
http://www.janismackay.com/Janis Mackay website
Titles include:
Wild Song
The Wee Seal (for 2 – 6 year olds)
The Selkie Girl (for 4 – 7 year olds)
Magnus Fin trilogy (for 7 – 12)
Time Travel trilogy (for 7 – 12)
Wild Song (for 9 – 14)
My newest books that I would like to highlight are – Wild Song published by Piccadilly Press
and The Unlikely Time Traveller published by Floris
Testimonials:
Janis fired the pupil’s imaginations, leaving them eager to write and discover the ending of her book. The teachers were impressed by Janis’ motivational techniques, her engagement with the children and her deliverance of the story. A great time was had by all.’
Shirley Tipping, Librarian at Kelvinside Academy.
‘On the Magnus Fin series: her writing is rich and lyrical with vivid characters that appeal to both boys and girls. Her storylines also contains an important environmental message.
On her sessions: Janis Mackay’s skills as a storyteller come to the fore – children are drawn in by her enthralling storytelling with even the most challenging groups being engaged. Her abilities as a creative writing tutor makes for an inspiring session that clearly stimulate children’s story making and writing skills.’
Teresa Lowe, Children’s Book Programmer, Glasgow’s West End Festival.
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