A Selection of Kirsty's Books
Kirsty Applebaum
Type of Artist:
AuthorSchools: Assembly style talk, workshops, Skype sessions.
Non-school events: Festival talks, interviews, panel events, readings & book signings.
Assembly style talk
Suitable for Years 5,6&7. This event covers my writing journey and the inspiration for my books. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, short readings and Q&A. An interactive group story-writing exercise can be included for smaller groups.
This assembly style talk can be adapted for an adult or mixed adult/child audience for a non-school event.
Virtual talk (Skype/Zoom etc)
Suitable for Years 5,6&7. This session covers the inspiration for my books and my writing process. It includes a Q&A.
Workshops
Suitable for Years 5,6&7. I offer workshops focusing on different aspects of creative writing such as character, setting and point of view. I can provide suggestions for follow-on work if desired.
Virtual workshop (Skype/Zoom etc)
Virtual workshops by arrangement – please contact Authors Aloud to discuss.
Details
Preferred age range:Age 9-12 / School years 5,6 & 7
Maximum number in any one session:
Talks - up to 600 (Microphone preferred for groups over 150) Workshops - up to 35
No of sessions per day:
Maximum 3 – two in the morning and one in the afternoon, plus book signing.
Session Length:
Assembly Style Talk – 55 mins (includes Q&A) plus signing.
Virtual Talk – 30 or 45 minutes (includes Q&A)
Workshop – 55 mins plus signing.
Virtual Workshop – by arrangement
Areas prepared to travel to:
Within 2 hours travelling distance of Winchester, or further if overnight expenses are met.
Transport:
Public transport or car depending on the location. Petrol charged at 45 pence per mile.
Fees:
DBS/CRB:
Yes
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
Yes
Website:
Twitter:
@kirstyapplebaum
Titles include:
TrooFriend (published April 2020)
The Middler (published April 2019)
Testimonials:
"I would highly recommend Kirsty to any school looking to inspire their children to love reading and writing."
Mrs C – School Library Manager
"Kirsty’s Skype session was really interesting, well paced and varied. She used props and readings – and even music! – to entertain and engage the Y5 class."
Mrs P – Teacher
"Kirsty kept a hall full of Year Sevens enthralled and engaged as she read from her book, The Middler, and discussed the inspirations behind it."
Mrs B – School Librarian
Other information:
I would like a member of staff to be present throughout the events and to help organise book signings. I politely ask not to be filmed or recorded during my events– but please feel free to take photographs.
Nosy Crow have produced teaching resource packs for The Middler and TrooFriend:
https://nosycrow.com/resource/the-middler-teaching-resource-pack/
https://nosycrow.com/resource/troofriend-discussion-notes-and-activity-ideas/
