A Selection of Scott's Books
Scott Allen
Type of Artist:
Talks and workshops both involving activities
Scott’s talks are loud, interactive and bursting with creativity. Children are encouraged to get involved and hopefully it will inspire them to:
1) to read more books
2) become interested in writing
3) build public speaking confidence
4) Dream up some fantastic ideas
5) avoid doing school work for an hour or so
Scott is not a statuesque author who is going to bore children to sleep by reading chunks from their book. He wants the whole audience to be engaged in the session from start to finish.
Details
Preferred age range:Key stage 2 (7-11)
Maximum number in any one session:
The bigger the audience the better. However, 30 for a workshop is probably a good idea.
No of sessions per day:
3-4 talks a day depending on locations of schools. Or two workshop sessions (morning/afternoon). Happy to be flexible.
Session Length:
45-60 minute for talk, plus time for signing afterwards Morning or afternoon for workshop
Areas prepared to travel to:
Anything within 60 miles of Leeds, West Yorkshire, but can stretch to up to 100 if more than two sessions in that area on one day.
Also available in London and home counties regions if more than four events are put together over 1-3 days.
Anywhere else if overnight expenses are met
Transport:
Car (40p a mile) or train
Fees:
Website:
Twitter:
@scottallenutd
Titles include:
Llama United, Llamas Go Large, TBA book title (out May 2019)
Testimonials:
"Thank you so much for your amazing author event – the boys loved you and the post visit demand for books has been amazing. It was the most inspiring fun and enjoyable event. "
Linda Huxley, Librarian, Rokeby School
"Thanks for coming over! The families really enjoyed the session. I have no doubt we’ll have you over again when the opportunity arises. "
Iain Hendry, Audience developer, National Science and Media Museum
"Thank you for the visit yesterday, the children had a great time! I’m already hearing from staff how engaged the children were and how funny and exciting they found the session."
Laura Wood, Alwoodley Primary School
"Thank you for being such a total star. It was great to see the response from the kids at the events, they absolutely loved your talks, and to see their brilliant questions and excitement over the books was a real privilege"
Lucy Pearse, Editor, Macmillan Children’s books
Other information:
Can involve musical instruments (drum), children dressing up, drawing, Q&A and general children interaction
