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2012

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News, events, services and resources

helping you to bring books to life.

For more information on school visits and offers contact: lisa.moll@sevenstories.org.ukor call Lisa on 0845 271 0777 ext 719 or see www.sevenstories.org.uk/learning

For more information on school visits and offers contact: lisa.moll@sevenstories.org.uk

or call Lisa on 0845 271 0777 ext 719 or see www.sevenstories.org.uk/learning

Recommended Reads Here Comes Frankie!By Tim Hopgood | KS2 | £5.99

Frankie and his parents live a quiet life. But when Frankie decides to learn the trumpet, everything begins to change.

“Its bright and lively illustrations appeal to a wide range of ages. It won the Booktrust Early Years Awards, but its subject matter – synaesthesia, the mixing of the senses so that sounds have colours and smells attached to them – has enormous potential for older children, too. We’re excited about using it as a creative springboard for art, poetry and music in the KS2 classroom.”

Iggy Peck, ArchitectBy Andrea Beatty, Illustrated by David Roberts | KS1 | £5.99

Iggy Peck loves to build using his imagination, and the materials around him, to recreate famous landmarks. His teacher is not impressed, until one day when Iggy’s talents as an architect save her and the class from disaster!

“The humour of the story is told through simple poetic language, complemented by colourful illustrations. The text has pace and rhythm and there scope for design and technology activities, plus science and geography links. On a PSHE level the story teaches us to value each others’ talents and how to utilise them.”

For more recommendations and help choosing the right books contact Lisa Moll.

What were your favourite books when you were growing up?

Three come to mind straight away: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach and Spike Milligan’s Silly Verse for Kids.

Which other illustrators do you admire and why?

I’m a huge fan of Janet Ahlberg’s work. I love her eye for detail, her use of colour and her sense of humour. Her work is utterly charming.

What books are you currently working on?

I’m working on the next Jacqueline Wilson novel which will be the third in the Hetty Feather series, a picture book for Julia Donaldson all about an orchestra of animals and one of my own novelty books which will be called Fancy Dress Jungle.

Do you prefer illustrating your own books or for other people?

I like the variety but my absolute favourite is to illustrate my own books.

What advice do you have for aspiring illustrators?

To draw from real life as well as from your imagination. It’s a vital way to improve your skills and develop your powers of observation.

See Nick’s original illustrations for both Julia Donaldson and Jacqueline Wilson in both our current exhibitions.

~Flow Creative Writing Competition

Interview with Nick Sharratt

Seven Stories is delighted to join ~Flow to celebrate the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad here in the North East.

~Flow is a floating musical tidemill on the River Tyne, and Seven Stories is very excited to be launching a CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION inspired by ~Flow.

One of your pupils could win a VIP day to Seven Stories including a free family pass, entry to an author or illustrator event with a free signed book, PLUS a free book pack for your school worth £40 with titles inspired by ~Flow.

How to enter: Children aged 8 and over are invited to write a piece of creative writing (a poem, a story or however they are inspired) of a maximum of 1000 words based on one of the themes of ~Flow; music, invention, or the River Tyne.

Post entries to Lucy Graham, Seven Stories, Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ or email lucy.graham@sevenstories.org.uk Closing date Friday 15 June.

For more information on ~Flow including its programme of events go to www.flowmill.org

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Not since Victorian times have we celebrated a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. If your school is looking for different ideas on how to celebrate the Queen’s sixty years as a monarch, Seven Stories is offering a range of activities based on Victorian Britain through the eyes of Jacqueline Wilson’s character Hetty Feather. Explore the themes of family, friendship and adoption back in 1887 through this wonderful book with our new resource pack, visits to our exhibition, creative writing workshops or by coming to our very special schools event with Jacqueline Wilson herself.

See inside this newsletter for more information.

Families Reading TogetherFamilies Reading Together | 5 week course for up to 15 parents | £1195

Families Reading Together from Seven Stories is a series of workshops and visits designed to raise the confidence of parents to bring reading for pleasure into the everyday routine at home. The programme takes place over a number of weeks and typically involves 3 sessions in school, 2 visits to Seven Stories and a free book for each family to keep.

The course is for up to 15 parents or carers with their children and the sessions include plenty of time without the children where the parents and carers can chat in a friendly and safe environment, as well as times when they can have lots of fun and games with their children and practise new skills. The course focuses on building confidence and motivation to share stories at home, and sessions are informal and inclusive.

At the end of the course at Beech Hill Primary School 100% of parents agreed they and their children were reading more.

“My son was mesmerised by James and the Giant Peach, now he is reading at night, he wouldn’t have done that before. It used to be hard getting him to sit with a book, he likes computer games. But he’ll read out loud now.”

Beech Hill Primary School Parent

Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a Victorian twist

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A Squash and A Squeeze: Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson has just opened and is already proving extremely popular with schools. Spaces are filling up fast – to avoid disappointment contact Lisa to book now!

‘Very exciting. Well designed. A pleasant surprise for our first trip to Seven Stories! Julia Donaldson stories are easy to enjoy, a firm favourite with my class.’

‘Amazing! Fascinating to learn about Julia’s life story and her process as a writer. Inspirational lady!’

A Squash and A Squeeze: Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson

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Exhibitions at Seven Stories Schools visits until February 2013 | EYFS, KS1, KS2

This brand new exhibition brings Julia Donaldson’s captivating stories to life. Find out how she wrote modern classics such as The Gruffalo, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Troll. Your class

can follow her journey from song writer for children’s television to current Children’s Laureate. See how she inspires her readers with story, rhyme and rhythm.

Your KS1 and KS2 groups will share stories, explore artwork and immerse themselves in Julia’s books in a drama focused workshop. EYFS groups will enjoy our

Step Into Story multi sensory workshop full of varied activities and opportunities for play-based learning.

Until September 2012 | KS1, KS2 & KS3

Explore Jacqueline’s favourite stories, characters, daydreams and working process in this first ever exhibition dedicated to this best selling author. Choose between Cliffhanger for KS1, The Story of Tracy Beaker for KS2 or our Hetty Feather workshop for KS2 or KS3, which enhances Victorian topics and links to Jubilee celebrations of yesteryear. In the workshop students will use drama, discussion and creative writing to explore how real life influences fiction.

Opens October 2012 EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s popular How to Train Your Dragon series, our next exhibition will take pupils into imaginary worlds to explore mystical dragons, Vikings and storytelling.

Illustrations from the How to Train Your Dragon books © Cressida Cowell reproduced with kind permission from Hodder Children’s Books

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The Smartest Giant in Town: Story Party on the RoadSuitable for children from 18 months to 5 years From £195

Our unique The Smartest Giant in Town: Story Party can come to your school or nursery. We’ll bring a fantastic selection of materials to bring the book to life for your class.

Each Story Party session lasts for an hour and includes songsand activities specially designed for Early Years or Foundation Stage.

Ask Lisa about other Story Party on the Road themes that are available.

Poetry RoadshowsKS1 & KS2

Celebrate poetry with interactive workshops in your school, books and resources from Seven Stories. Immerse your class in poetic language and rhythm in these interactive workshops which bring poetry and wordplay to life. Each session is designed to increase confidence and raise motivation to read and listen to poems.

KS1 Playing with PoemsChildren explore sounds, touch, emotions and movement in this multi-sensory workshop.

KS2 Wonderwords is an interactive performance and creative writing workshop for children.

Daydreams and Diaries: the Story of Jacqueline Wilson

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Gronckles and Doomfangs

A Squash and A Squeeze: Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson

Learning with Seven Stories From Early Years to Adult Training.

For more information on school visits and offers contact: lisa.moll@sevenstories.org.uk or call Lisa on 0845 271 0777 ext 719 or see www.sevenstories.org.uk/learning

Reading for Pleasure Seven Stories Book FairsEYFS, KS1, 2 & 3 | Free

We tailor a range of books to your individual school’s needs, using the expert knowledge of our bookshop and learning teams, whether by key stage, theme or price. And you’ll earn up to 15% commission on anything you sell, to spend on books, or keep the cash – you choose!

KS1, KS2 & KS3

Promote a love of reading and book choice with our exciting collections of books, especially selected for your Key Stage, which will enthuse and motivate you and your young readers to delve into the world of children’s books. Includes a structured browse, plenty of book chat and some fun drama games to take your group on a reading journey they will love, through stories they will remember.

Special The Troll themed drama and reading for pleasure workshops available – Seven Stories pirates will recruit your crew for fun-filled adventures on the high seas!!

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You, Me and Thing with Karen McCombie Friday 11 May | KS1 | £150

Did you ever expect to make friends with a ‘Thing’? Well you don’t do you! Best-selling author Karen McCombie will introduce your class to Thing and talk about everything to make you go ‘awww’. Karen will answer questions and discuss what her painfully shy eight-year-old self would have made of the loud and chatty author that she has become.

Darren Shan Wednesday 2 May 2012 In Your School | KS3 | £150

Just as Larten is finding a new place for himself in vampire society, trying to help vampires escape the Nazi menace, horrifying tragedy falls on his own family.

Writing from the seclusion of his Co. Limerick home, Darren Shan’s books have been a major influence on other writers as well as on his legions of dedicated readers, and have changed the nature of children’s writing and reading all over the world.

Lissa Evans Friday 18 May 2012 In Your School | KS2 | £150

Lissa Evans, TV producer and children’s author, will be talking about her magical mystery books Small Change for Stuart and Big Change for Stuart. Small Change has recently been shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award, the Costa Book Award, the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Book Award. After discussing her work and how she got into children’s writing from producing TV shows, Lissa will be available for a Q&A with the pupils.

Hooks into BooksEY, FS, KS1, KS2 £70 | KS3 £75 Minimum 3 term subscription

Choosing the right book to use in class can be both challenging and time consuming. Hooks into Books is specially designed to give you a great selection of the best and latest books for your Key Stage developed by Seven Stories for use in schools. We choose new titles each term and give you creative classroom based activities and suggestions on their use to provide a complete pack for you to buy on subscription.

Jacqueline Wilson Enriched Reading Resource PackKS2, KS3 | £30

Enthuse your class about reading with our brand new Hetty Feather educational resource, and explore themes such as friendship, family and human rights while underpinning your Victorian Britain teaching. Find out about life as a Victorian foundling and use our suggestions as a framework to inspire your pupils through drama, creative writing and discussion activities.

Green Books PackFS, KS1, KS2 | £70

We have compiled aspecial Hooks into Books pack of our favourite children’s books with a green theme. Seven titles to use across the primary age range are accompanied by our original information and activity sheets. Use this pack to put high quality books at the heart of your school’s learning around environmental themes, citizenship and science topics.

Judith Kerr Resource Pack KS2, KS3 | £30

Use this exclusive resource pack to explore the events featured in Judith Kerr’s semi-autobiographical novel When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Inspired by our acclaimed exhibition, this pack gives a framework to create an enriched reading experience and discuss growing up in 1930s Germany and becoming a refugee.

CPD and Development WorkTalk to us about partnerships and projects.

Seven Stories can work with you to increase the profile of reading for pleasure across your school. To learn more about CPD for teachers, working with parents and families, library redevelopment and easy to implement strategies to put books and reading at the heart of your school talk to Lisa Moll.

Schools Bookshop AccountsA Seven Stories schools bookshop account offers you:

• 10% off orders under £100

• 15% off orders over £100

• Free mailing to anywhere in the UK

• Payment by cash, cheque, credit card or invoiced to your account

To open an account contact Bookshop@sevenstories.org.uk or 0845 271 0777 ext 712

Jan FearnleyFriday 29 June 2012 In Your School | FS/ KS1 | £150

Jan Fearnley has achieved huge international recognition with her lovable books which have won her awards, praise and the hearts of young children throughout the world.

Jan started writing and illustrating after working as a teacher in London demonstrated to her the importance of early literacy. Many books later, Jan’s characters and stories are now instant favourites with children and adults alike.

Jan will read from Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers, draw some of the characters from the book and lead a craft activity inspired by the book.

Helen Stephens Friday 22 June 2012 In Your School | KS1 | £150

Helen has written and illustrated many books with her latest being The Big Adventure Of The Smalls shortlisted for a Junior Design Award. Helen and her family moved to Northumberland where she started drawing her surroundings including the sea, which often inspire new story ideas. Her event will include readings from her books, showing her sketch book, some interactive Q&As and also getting the children to do some drawings of their own.

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Jacqueline Wilson Wednesday 30 May 2012 At Seven Stories | KS2, KS3 | £5 Per person

An amazing opportunity to meet Jacqueline Wilson and hear her talk about her books and writing. The ticket price includes exhibition tour, author event and book signing, with books available to buy from the Seven Stories bookshop. Book early to avoid disappointment – very limited availability!

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