7-14 October 2016 Book online: cheltenhamfestivals.com/ literatureforschools #cheltlitfest SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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1 7-14 October 2016 Book online: cheltenhamfestivals.com/ literatureforschools #cheltlitfest SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2 PLANNER FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 10am 11am 12noon 1pm 2pm Event(s) LS02 Young Writers Showcase Workshop(s) LS01 Juno Dawson Creative Writing Workshop Covered picnic area WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER Event(s) LP28 Gill Lewis LP29 Shane Hegarty Workshop(s) LS03 Hot Off The Press Workshop: Book Reviews with Fiona Wilson LS04 Hot Off The Press Workshop: Data, the Future of Journalism with Megan Lucero Covered lunch space THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER Event(s) Workshop(s) LS05 Inside the Industry: Aardman Animations LS06 Andy Mulligan: How to Write Fiction LS07 How to Talk so People Will Listen with Philip Collins Covered lunch space FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER Event(s) LS09 Marcus Sedgewick Sedgwick LS10 Keren David: How to Write Fiction Workshop(s) LS08 Inside the Industry Workshop: Journalism From Scoop to Story LS11 Hot Off The Press Workshop: The News Article with Jack Malvern Covered lunch space KEY STAGE 3 KEY STAGE 3/4/5 KEY STAGE 4/5 KEY STAGE 5 MEET THE AUTHOR 2

3 WELCOME How to book For information on how to book tickets see the FAQs on the back cover. Literature for Schools contacts If you would like to contact a member of the Education Team, us at: education@cheltenhamfestivals.com Or give us a call: Sharron Pearson Philippa Claridge Rose Wood With our signature high-quality events, hands-on workshops, and more to do on site than ever before, Literature for Schools is back. Come and meet both new and established writers and industry professionals; experience smaller participative workshops to hone specific writing skills; and explore free interactives on site, designed with both fun and learning in mind. Don t forget about the hundreds of stimulating events in the full Festival programme, which will be revealed in August. Why not make a day of it? Ali Mawle Director of Education Loraine Evans Children and Young People s Programme Manager Overview of prices Event Workshops A 5 booking fee will be added to the total cost of your booking Tickets for teachers and other adults accompanying school groups are free. Multi-buy discounts Two events together 8 per pupil One event plus one workshop on the same day 10 per pupil Covered picnic area If you would like to use our covered lunch space, you can reserve a slot with your booking form. Please note that numbers are limited. With thanks to the following publishers for their continued support: Bonnier Zaffre, David Fickling Books, Hachette, HarperCollins Children s Books, Little, Brown Book Group and Oxford University Press. And to The Times, The Sunday Times and Aardman Animations for their direct involvement in the schools programme. 3

4 FREE ACTIVITIES Waterstones Book Tent Come and Meet the Author: buy or bring your books along for signing, and have photos taken for your school website. No ticket required! Look out for the other free activities in the Waterstones Children s Hideaway: see the Book Doctor for a prescription for your next read; help create book bunting with a message to your favourite author; go on a book hunt; try the book quiz; write a book review; and vote for your most villainous villain in a Roald Dahl story. BIG READ This year s Big Read for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is The Color Purple. Join us in celebrating Alice Walker s masterpiece with discussions, book groups, events and activities leading up to and during the Festival. Find out more at cheltenhamfestivals.com/ bigread New for 2016: more to see and do around the Festival. 4

5 FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER KS4 / KS5 Workshop: Juno Dawson Creative Writing 10-11am Little Big Top YRS LS01 Juno Dawson is the Queen of Teen Award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction for young people. She regularly runs creative writing workshops with First Story and Guardian masterclasses. Whether you want to learn how to scare your readers senseless, create a believable romance or write entertaining and unique non-fiction, Juno will equip you with the skills. junodawson.com / KS4 / KS5 Young Writers Showcase pm The Inkpot YRS per person LS02 Queen of Teen Award-winning author Juno Dawson chairs this celebratory event which showcases talent unlocked through Cheltenham Festivals year-round outreach programme. Juno will share the stage with students from Cheltenham Festivals First Story schools: All Saints Academy, Pittville School, and Millbrook Academy; and the Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service. Be inspired by the students who will bring you highlights of their professionally published anthologies. KEY STAGE 3 KEY STAGE 3/4/5 KEY STAGE 4/5 KEY STAGE 5 5

6 WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER Gill Lewis 10-11am The Inkpot YRS 7 LP28 Author Gill Lewis takes you into the heart of the African jungle with her latest gripping adventure Gorilla Dawn: a carefully-crafted tale of nature, friendship and the importance of protecting our environment. Discover the fascinating tale behind the book; get top tips for writing and learn how to speak gorilla! gilllewis.com Shane Hegarty 11.45am-12.45pm The Inkpot YRS 7 LP29 Shane Hegarty s monstrously funny and actionpacked Darkmouth series has been shortlisted for both an Irish Book Award and the Waterstones Children s Book Prize. Using visual cues, quick wit and creative games he reveals how he conjures up a fantastical world of beguiling characters and terrifying creatures steeped in the traditions of myths and legends. 6 KEY STAGE 3 KEY STAGE 3/4/5 KEY STAGE 4/5 KEY STAGE 5

7 WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER LS04 Workshop: LS03 Workshop: Hot off the Press: Book Reviews with Fiona Wilson 11.45am-12.45pm YRS 7-9 What does it take to be a literary editor? Find out with Fiona Wilson, Commissioning Editor for Books for The Times. Learn how she writes her reviews and gets through sackfuls of books each month in this interactive workshop. Analyse some book reviews and have a go at writing your own. Hot off the Press: Data, the Future of Journalism with Megan Lucero pm YRS 7-9 How do journalists research their stories? Megan Lucero, Data Editor at The Times and The Sunday Times, takes you behind the scenes of some of The Times investigations. Discover how her team of statisticians, programmers and journalists combine traditional reporting with technological innovation; analyse some recent news stories and see how today s tech skills are shaping journalism. 7

8 THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER KS4 / KS5 LS05 Inside the Industry: Aardman Animations 10-11am YRS Emmy-nominated Aardman animation director Merlin Crossingham talks about his job directing everything from commercials and short films, to merchandise and live shows. Ask questions, get advice, and learn about different roles within the film industry, as he takes you through his career: from a degree in film and photography, to working on the feature film Chicken Run and his current role as Creative Director for Wallace & Gromit. 8 KEY STAGE 3 KEY STAGE 3/4/5 KEY STAGE 4/5 KEY STAGE 5

9 THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER KS4 / KS5 Andy Mulligan: How to Write Fiction 11.45am-12.45pm YRS LS06 Former teacher and Guardian Children s Fiction Prize winning author Andy Mulligan s writing is insurgent and eye-opening, and shows that the power of teenagers should never be underestimated. His latest novel Liquidator is a story about ordinary teens challenging the world as we know it. Challenge your own craft and characters in this salon-style event. andymulliganbooks.com KS4 / KS5 LS07 Workshop: How to Talk so People Will Listen with Philip Collins pm YRS How do you talk so people listen? What is it that wins people over? Join Tony Blair s speech writer and eminent Times journalist Philip Collins to find out. Whether students are preparing for presentations or wanting to get a step ahead in interviews, this workshop will prepare them to communicate confidently, concisely and creatively. 9

10 FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER KS5 LS08 Workshop: Inside the Industry: Journalism From Scoop to Story Friday 14 October 10-11am YRS Join Deputy Editor of The Times Emma Tucker and colleagues for an inspiring and honest insight into the world of journalism. Discover how to carve out a career in this fascinating profession, find out what it takes to become a success and try your hand at designing tomorrow s newspaper. News Academy invests in the future of journalism, helping and inspiring the next generation who might one day work in the industry. academy.news.co.uk 10 KEY STAGE 3 KEY STAGE 3/4/5 LS09 Marcus Sedgwick 10-11am The Inkpot YRS 7-9 Booktrust Teenage Prize-winning author Marcus Sedgwick takes you on a virtual trip into his writing space as he shows how a book comes together from the first ideas to the finished copy. He ll reveal the research that went into his new book, Saint Death, and talk about the fascinating culture and topical issues he explores within its pages. marcussedgwick.com KEY STAGE 4/5 KEY STAGE 5

11 FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER Keren David: How to Write Fiction 11.45am-12.45pm YRS 7-9 LS10 Keren David, author of When I Was Joe and Salvage, deconstructs the mystery of novel-writing: from planning (or not) and creating voice, to deciding on form and the draft and redraft processes. Her latest novel, Cuckoo, contrasts teen stardom and teen homelessness, told in the form of a YouTube series. She will discuss how she conceived and researched this strong, contemporary narrative in this salon-style event. kerendavid.com LS11 Workshop: Hot off the Press: The News Article with Jack Malvern pm YRS 7-9 What does it take to be a news reporter and what does the job actually involve? Come and find out with Jack Malvern, Arts Correspondent for The Times. Follow a story from the point where it breaks to when it appears in print in this interactive workshop and have a go at writing your own article. 11

12 FAQS How do I book tickets? It s simple! Once you ve decided which activities you want to book complete the booking form at cheltenhamfestivals.com/literatureforschools Booking opens 8am on Tuesday 14 June Please be aware that there will be a 5 administrative booking fee applied to each booking. What happens next? You will receive a booking confirmation via . If any of your choices are not available, we will be in touch to discuss alternative options. Friday 9 September is the deadline for notifying us of changes to your numbers as a result of fluctuations in class size. We will do our best to accommodate such changes, but please understand that we may be unable to do so. After this date an invoice will be sent to your school finance office. You will receive the following documents please bring them with you: - A ticket document - A site map - An information letter with important details about your visit It is helpful for every accompanying adult in your party to have a copy of these documents with them. Getting to the Festival For full details about arriving, parking, getting to our venues and more, visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/education/planning-your-visit where you will also find our cancellation policy and advice for preparing a risk assessment. Charity No Illustration by Michelle Thompson