A Selection of Sean's Books
Sean Taylor
Type of Artist:
Sean offers performances (featuring riddles, storytelling and poetry), creative-writing workshops, INSET sessions for teachers, question-and-answer sessions, readings and signings of his books.
He is especially keen on finding ways of sharing the writing students come up with. His visits end with impromptu sharing sessions. Longer projects often result in performances and book-making.
Details
Preferred age range:Comfortable doing readings, riddles, finger-rhymes, songs and stories with under 6’s.
Has a range of stories, publications and writing activities for the 7-11’s.
Also has stories for teenagers and has given talks to 12-16’s on his novel A WASTE OF GOOD PAPER.
No of sessions per day:
Can be flexible. So willing to discuss this and tailor visits to suit the organisers.
Session Length:
Can be flexible. So willing to discuss this and tailor visits to suit the organisers.
Areas prepared to travel to:
I am based in Bristol. So South West, South Wales, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset are all within easy reach.
I have family in Surrey, Hertfordshire and London, so overnight expenses may not be necessary .
Transport:
I will travel by train and bicycle whenever possible. But I do drive and will do a round trip of up to 50 miles for free. Once over 50 miles I charge 40p per mile.)
Fees:
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DBS/CRB:
Yes. Public Liability Insurance through NAWE. Yes CRB/DBS check November 2014.
Website:
Titles include:
For 2-6 year olds:
I Am Actually a Penguin
The Snowbear
I Want to Be in a Scary Story
They Came from Planet Zabalooloo!
Don’t Call Me Choochie Pooh!
A Brave Bear
HOOT OWL, Master of Disguise
The World Champion of Staying Awake
Fiddlesticks!
It’s a Groovy World, Alfredo!
Crocodiles Are the Best Animals of All
Who Ate Auntie Iris?
Robot Rumpus
When a Monster is Born
We Have Lift Off!
For 7-11 year olds:
The Great Snake
Where the Bugaboo Lives!
Purple Class and the Skelington
Purple Class and the Flying Spider
Purple Class and the Half-Eaten Sweater
For 12-14 year olds:
A Waste of Good Paper
Testimonials:
“We were having a poetry week at school and wanted to start it with a workshop to inspire the children's creativity, so that we could then build on that during the week. Well my goodness it worked! I would thoroughly recommend inviting Sean to come into your school and share his enthusiasm and love of poetry with your children. We felt it was worth every penny. Laura Brown, English Subject Leader, St Nicholas Primary School, Porton.
“The children find poem writing enjoyable and not a chore. I have certainly had my eyes opened to the potential of children in my class having observed the work that they produced with Sean.” Carolyn Lunley, teacher, Blue Gate Fields School, London.
“Sean had no problem keeping a room full of three to six-year-olds bright-eyed and wide awake with his drum, his enchanting stories, his hilarious riddles, and some group poetry writing ¬– which gave the children simple, effective ways to create their own rhymes. Many parents commented afterward on how inspiring his workshop was and how wonderful it was to see their children so engaged.” Maria Tunney, Editor, Walker Books.
“Sean had a very good relationship with all the children. They looked forward to his visits very much. All the staff and children really enjoyed the poetry assemblies.” Jo Pruden, Language Coordinator, Shapla Primary, London.
“I really felt like somebody today.” Saleha Miah, workshop participant, Central Foundation School, London.
Published work:
Other information:
’Where The Bugaboo Lives' illustrated by Neal Layton has won the 2017 Hampshire Illustrated Book Award, to be presented in February 2018. This is chosen by 7000 Year 5 children.
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