Type of Artist:
I give a 45-60 minute talk about writing, creativity, my books and what inspired me to become an author.
The session includes a short reading and a Q&A.
KS2 and Year 7s (8-12 year olds)
My talks are suitable for small groups to whole Year groups
3 sessions in a day
45-55 minutes for a talk, reading and Q&A session, plus time for signing afterwards
I am based in London but will travel anywhere if expenses are met.
Train
DBS checked
Fire Witch (Macmillan) (new title)
Fire Girl (Macmillan)
From Jake Hope, Reading development and children’s book consultant, Lancashire:
The school events today were brilliant. Matt is just an absolute *star*. He had a brilliant rapport with the young people, very natural, excellent at listening and inspiring and empowering too. I described him as a star and I genuinely think he has star qualities both with his writing and with the events! It's brilliant to think we've been able to introduce such a strong new writer to so many children and we would love the chance to work with Matt again in the future!
From Antonia at Gosford Hill School, Kidlington, Oxfordshire:
Thank you so much for arranging Matt’s brilliant presentation. ‘The boy done good’ as the saying goes. I think the students were struck at how the inspiration for Fire Girl came to Matt. I especially liked the reference to daydreaming – and when we found our Fire Girl lookalike just happens to attend Stagecoach Drama School, well … just get him to contact us if there is ever a film in the offing!
From Laura at Henry Box School, Witney, Oxfordshire:
The students really enjoyed their time with Matt and I thought he was really great with them. It was lovely to see them so engaged in their writing. Please pass my thanks onto Matt!