A Selection of Piers's Books
Video:
Piers Torday
Type of Artist:
Author/Playwright
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize winner 2014
Teach Primary Book Award 2019
An interactive presentation on books, reading and writing, with questions.
A creative writing workshop is also available.
Details
Preferred age range:7-14 year olds
No of sessions per day:
Between 1 and 3 - to be negotiated
Session Length:
45-60 minutes including Q& A
Areas prepared to travel to:
If travel and overnight expenses are met, anywhere, otherwise initially within 90 minutes from London.
Transport:
Train/taxi
Fees:
Please indicate which speaker you are interested in.
DBS/CRB:
Yes – SoA Members Public Liability Insurance up to £10m. CRB.
Website:
Titles include:
Midnight Treasure (2024)
The Wild Before (2021)
The Frozen Sea (2019)
The Lost Magician (2017)
Teach Primary Book Award 2019
There May Be a Castle (2016)
The Wild Beyond (2015)
The Dark Wild (2014) Guardian Children's Fiction Prize winner 2014.
The Last Wild (2013)
Testimonials:
“A truly memorable day celebrating reading, creativity and imagination. The morning began with an inspirational talk for pupils in Years 3–6. The children were completely engaged, asking thoughtful questions and showing great enthusiasm – it was a day our pupils and staff will remember for a very long time.”
The Cathedral School of St. Saviour and St. Mary Overie (2025)
“The children thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and I was very impressed afterwards by how much they could recall. As I visit the Upper Key Stage 2 classrooms, I have also noticed many children enjoying reading your books, which is lovely to see.”
Roundwood Primary, Herts (2024)
“All the children really enjoyed the workshops - this is exactly why we do author events and also a testament to how well you pitched your talks that they inspired and entertained in equal measure”
Alleyn’s Junior School, (March 2023)
“Piers was funny and inspiring, and really connected with the pupils.”
Hexham Middle School, Hexham (July 2022)
“Piers was a big hit with the children and really inspiring and engaging… thanks again for captivating the children's imaginations.”
Fleetville Junior School, St Albans (Feb 2022)
“The whole session was extremely fascinating and we cannot wait to start writing our own narratives.”
Year 6, Sacred Heart Primary, Biggleswade (Dec 2021)
“I wanted to take the time to say a HUGE thank you for being a part of our first virtual World Book Week celebrations. You definitely started things off on a high note…thank you for being an inspiration to our students and for bringing the wonderful world of creating stories to life.”
Upton House School, online (March 2021)
“Thank you for your amazing keynote. It was outstanding and so thoughtfully put together. It was also beautiful!”
UKLA Writing for Pleasure Conference (Jan 2021)
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