A Selection of Steve's Books
Videos:
Steve Tasane
Type of Artist:
Writer of young adult novels, and performance poet for all ages
All kinds, from upbeat performance poetry assemblies to novel presentations to creative fun and games (or writing workshops for the more literacy focussed)
My performance poetry is loud, funny, in-your-face, and designed for enthusiastic audience participation.
My ACE-funded Positivity in Practice resources site focuses on inclusivity and wellbeing for children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities. This is reflected in the way I run my activities and in the themes of my children’s novels. Child I (Faber Children’s), translated into 11 languages, tells of unaccompanied children in a refugee camp who develop hope and resilience through the power of play.
Details
Preferred age range:My poetry sessions can suit any age range. My novel Child I is suitable for ages 9+
No of sessions per day:
I’m happy to do a full school day, from assembly until hometime, so long as there’s a break for lunch.
Session Length:
Again, I can temper the sessions to suit any length.
Areas prepared to travel to:
London/Sussex and surrounding areas, or elsewhere if overnight expenses are met.
Transport:
Train. If school not reachable by public transport, must be met at station by teacher or have taxi fare covered by school. Am a healthy walker, and don’t mind walking 30 minutes or so.
Fees:
Please indicate which author you are interested in
DBS/CRB:
Yes. Public Liability Insurance.
Website:
Titles include:
Child I
This Book Roars!
GRRRR!
Testimonials:
"I was delighted with Steve and the way he ran the workshops – it provided a really different and lovely experience for our visitors and resulted in some beautiful entries for the competition." Lisa Yates, Learning Manager
“I took my six year old grandson. He was transfixed! It was such fun…”
Alexandra Jefferson, Grandparent
V&A Museum of Childhood, Easter 2009
“THOSE GIRLS ARE DANCING BECAUSE YOU’RE TEACHING THEM POETRY AGAIN TODAY”
Teacher, Chisenhale Primary School, East London (during workshops for Create)
“So magical & such great fun”
Eva Saltman, PR Manager, Hamleys Toy Shop
“A tremendously successful and creative session. The young people really benefited by Steve’s recognizing and catering for all different levels of confidence and ability”
Graham Reeves, Senior Youth Worker, Kings Corner Youth Project., London.
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