The author of ‘School 3D’ will be in attendance at the Barbican Library in March to read from her book. Emma will take us into the lives of Alice, Ella and Hazel. The triplets are off to a new adventure. Each of them will be attending a different school. An oddity for the three sisters who have always been together but now they must go and try to be the best pupil in their respective schools. Sibling rivalry and friendship is portrayed in the best way as the sisters go off to achieve the highest grades, sports success, and popularity in the schools they will be attending. Emma Hollender is passionate about teaching and she left a job at a big firm to come teach children. It is her experiences as a teacher that inspired her to write this book.
Alistair Paterson, the famed poet and fiction writer, will be in attendance at the Devonport Public Library in March to cast the magic of his poetry. He will read some of his stanzas in an event for the launch of the Poetry New Zealand Yearbook 2018. His latest work of fiction is ‘Passant: A Journey to Elsewhere’, that takes us back to the 1930s, where the protagonist shares his experience of Great Depression and World War II. The family is hit with tragedy and is torn apart. The story takes us through what the hero of the story experienced firsthand. His illness, a dangerous medical procedure, and the psychological impact of everything that he has gone through show the survival instinct and determination of the boy. Paterson, is a rare talent and a chance to hear him read his poetry will be amazing for everyone who is a fan of his writing.
Sue Batten will be in Cultural Community Solutions, Shirley Library, to read from her wonderful book ‘Colin and Carrie Stories’. The event will be a part of the ‘Book Buddies’ group that is for children ages 7 and under. The author will tell the tale of Colin the car who is worried about the new purchase that his family is about to make. A caravan named Carrie joins them and Colin doesn’t know who he will lug her around. But his worries dissipate when he meets Carrie, who is not at all like he imagined. So begins the adventures they embark on, along with their family. Sue has poured her imagination into this children’s story and her experience of travelling inside her family’s caravan also played an important role. These imaginative tales came about when the author was trying to entertain her kids on their holidays.
Read On radio show is every book lovers dream, it features intriguing books and authors, inviting them to read excerpts for their listeners. Robin Driscoll’s ‘Rough Music’ is scheduled to appear on the show in the coming weeks. A web of deceit, theft, hitmen and money is masterfully woven by the author in the plot of this book. The protagonist, Rab MacBain, has made a huge mistake, he has stolen money from the Russian mob. He means to get away unscathed but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. The mob has sent a hitman after him and he has no choice but to go his birthplace, a far-removed island in Scotland called Garg. Now he has to deal with his own family’s issues before he gets help from the local people. Robin is an experienced writer who has been a contributor in such shows as Mr. Bean. He currently lives near the South Downs. Tune in to the show live or you can listen to the podcast later as well on iTunes and Audioboom: http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/read-on-air.html#.WamOtK3MygE
The author of ‘The Bee Hive’ will visit St. Ambrose Primary School, Manchester in early March. The pupils will be able to listen to Simon Adepetun read from his book. The author has a rich educational background. A degree English studies and a certificate in Theatre Studies have helped him create brilliant characters that are beloved by children everywhere. Readers meet Daniel Jeremiah Chambers, who has some family problems to deal with. His parents are very busy and never have time to listen to him. His sister is obsessed with her dolls and pays no attention to him. Distraction for Dan comes in the form of a bee hive that his friend Benji discovers. The two friends also find a map, which leads them towards problems that they don’t know how to deal with. He has to keep all the problems away, will he find a way?
The author of ‘The Bee Hive’ will visit Bradshaw Community Primary School, Warrington in the first week of March. Simon Adepetun will also be reading from his book during the visit. The author has a rich educational background. He has a degree English studies and a certificate in Theatre Studies, which has helped him create entertaining characters for children. In book we take a look at the life of Daniel Jeremiah Chambers, who has a bone to pick with his family. He believes that his parents don’t listen to him. His thoughts about his sister are very clear as he claims to be an only child. His best friend, Benji, distracts him with a discovery of a bee hive. But the two friends also find a map, which leads them to unknown problems. Will Dan be able to keep the danger away?
Roger Parkes will take us into the world of intrigue through his book ‘The Phoenix Project’ at the upcoming book event in February at the Stoke Library. The tale begins in the 1960s when the world is going through many different political struggles. Communism has come out as a real threat to the western civilization. In this time of uncertainty the British government calls in Polly Bottomley to look into some Soviet Conspiracies. Polly has experience dealing with covert Soviet movement and she is the one who will explore the mysteries and save the British way of life. Danger, spies and adventure awaits the reader when they dive into this story. Roger is an energy consultant and hails from Coventry, where he got his early education. He has written 2 books to date and hopes to continue giving his fans even more intriguing tales in the future.
James Robertson will be at the St. Michaels C of E Primary School in March to read from his book ‘Off Goes Stan’. The children will be able to interact with the author, as he tells them about the exciting tales of his read. Stan and his friends in class 3 are very special. They go off on journeys to faraway lands without ever leaving their classroom. He is a very big fan of these adventures and loves going to school each day. Stan always looks forward to the next venture at school. He could visit an exotic new place or go out of this earth and experience space. So what if he is in a wheelchair, because he can still visit any place he wants.
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