A Selection of Julie's Books
Julie Sykes
Type of Artist:
AuthorTalk, workshop, readings, activity sessions
Carrots and Cake – Suitable from Year 1 to adult
An interactive presentation on how I came to writing, idea generation, the writing process and how a book is produced. I end with a Q and A session. WARNING - if there aren't any questions then I'll ask you some!
SHARING STORIES - Suitable for Nursery and Early Years
Sharing stories and pictures from my books with props.
WRITING WORK SHOP - Year 3 +
Flexible and tailored to suit the group.
Example: ARCTIC WORKSHOP - Suitable from Year 3 - Year 7
Have you ever been to the Arctic? Have you seen a polar bear or a herd of caribou? Would you like to drive a sled pulled by a team of huskies? Have fun creating an Arctic Adventure in this interactive workshop.
AMBER TALK - Years 7 – 9
How I came to writing and the inspiration behind Amber. The writing process and how a book is produced. Q and A session.
Details
Preferred age range:Talk up to 150
Workshop – max 35
Maximum number in any one session:
Flexible but I prefer to be based in one place and have the students come to me. Happy to work in most spaces. I’m super speedy at vacating a room to allow staff to set up for lunch.
No of sessions per day:
Flexible but I prefer to be based in one place and have the students come to me. Happy to work in most spaces. I’m super speedy at vacating a room to allow staff to set up for lunch.
Session Length:
My sessions are flexible and tailored to the age group of the students.
Suggest:
Reception 20 – 30 mins
Year 1 - 40 mins
Year 2 - 45 mins – an hour
Years 3 - 8 - an hour
Workshops – 1 hour
Transport:
Car – first ten miles no charge. Over 10 miles @ 45p per mile
Public transport at standard rate including taxi if required.
Fees:
DBS/CRB:
Yes but only for my Writers in Residence/Patron of Reading school
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
Yes through the Society of Authors group scheme
Website:
Twitter:
@juliesykesbooks
Titles include:
Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow, Rosa and Crystal
Silver Dolphins series writing as Summer Waters
Starlight Snowdogs series writing as Skye Waters
Amber
Testimonials:
‘Julie Sykes gave a magical talk on World Book Day 2019, to an engaged audience of mythical and real creatures, over 200 of them, from eight local schools. Her event was interactive and fun and the children went away with lots of useful tips about creating their own stories.' Helen Shair, Festival Manager, Oundle Festival of Literature's Kid Lit week. Helen Shair Festival Manager On behalf of the Oundle Festival of Literature “Thanks so much for your fab session with our Book Group. Your presentation had the students enthralled and really motivated them to create their own stories. Amber is going out like hot cakes since your visit!” Paula Ward, Library Manager, Calthorpe Park School
Other information:
I would like a member of staff to be present throughout each session. I politely request that I am not filmed or recorded during events but I am happy to have photos taken.
