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 how The Middler came to be. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, short readings and an interactive section in which the whole group creates a story from a setting.
(The assembly style talk can be adapted for an adult or mixed adult/child audience for a non-school event.)
Workshops:
I offer three workshops:
Explore Your Viewpoint – suitable for Years 5&6
Show Your Characters – suitable for Years 5,6&7
Find Your Setting – suitable for Years 6&7
By the end of each workshop each student will have written a poem and experienced an insight into an aspect of creative writing. I can provide suggestions for follow-on work if desired.
Skype session:
- suitable for Years 5&6
This session covers my writing journey and how The Middler came to be. It includes props, pictures, music and readings.
Details
Preferred age range:Age 9-12 / School years 5,6&7 (depending on the type of session.)
Maximum number in any one session:
Talks - up to 150 Workshops & Skype sessions - 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 – 60 mins plus signing.
Workshops – 60 mins plus signing.
Skype session – 45 minutes.
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:
The Middler (Second book is coming in Spring 2020, third in spring 2021)
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.
