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Fun & inspiring talks and workshops for ks1-ks5 which have reading (and writing!) for pleasure at their heart. Mix & match the events you’d like for the time you book me for.

The Events…

  • A man and two children, a girl and a boy, posing together at a colorful event with a large stuffed llama, rainbow-colored feather boa, and a laminated book. The man is wearing glasses and a dark shirt, smiling. The girl and boy are in school uniforms, smiling at the camera.

    Llama Glamarama

    Perfect for: KS1

    Runtime: 30-40 mins

    Participants: Unlimited

    Celebrate the grooviest (and most fabulous!) picture book in this colourful, energetic and fun-filled session for KS1. Includes an interactive reading of the book, dressing up for our own ‘Glamarama’ party and a group dance to a well-known disco classic…

  • A boy wearing a yellow jacket, arms held like chicken wings, and wearing a large chicken mascot head.

    All the LOLs

    Perfect for: KS2

    Runtime: 50-55 mins

    Participants: Unlimited

    A laugh-out-loud and feel-good session which has reading for pleasure (and kids squawking like chickens!) at the heart of it! This whistle-stop tour of Simon’s middle-grade novels includes a hilarious interactive synopsis of the books with props and costumes, readings and Q&A.

  • A group of children and Simon James Green are participating in an author event involving holding up large paper emojis with various expressions and objects, in front of an audience of seated children.

    The Finn & Ted Show

    Perfect for: Y6 & Y7

    Runtime: 50-55 mins

    Participants: Unlimited

    Meet Finn and Ted – two boys who create mayhem wherever they go. From fiendish riddles to monstrous lies, this event captures the awkward nightmare of being a misunderstood pre-teen. Featuring awkward anecdotes from Simon’s own school days, riddle solving (with prizes!) and a contest to find the best liar in the year!

  • A group of students standing on stage, holding paper signs with various emoji faces. The students are wearing school uniforms and are smiling or looking at the audience. A man in a red plaid shirt and beige pants is speaking into a microphone. In the background, a presentation slide displays various words and a silhouette of a person's head.

    Own the Awkward

    Perfect for: Y8, Y9 & Y10

    Runtime: 55 mins

    Participants: Unlimited

    Awkward teenage hilarity with a positive message? This is the session for you! This laugh-out-loud event includes comedy anecdotes from Simon’s own (hapless) school days, an interactive synopsis, and reminder of the power of comedy. There’s a joyful and positive section on LGBTQ+ representation which everyone will enjoy, followed by a reading and section about how Simon became an author.

  • Simon James Green reading from one of his books to a seated audience of students in a school auditorium with a blue curtain in the background.

    Freadom Fighters

    Perfect for: Y9, KS4 & KS5

    Runtime: 50 mins

    Participants: Unlimited

    From Simon’s own experiences of section 28 to modern day book bans, this event gives your students the tools they need to challenge censorship and fight for a fairer world where everyone’s voice is heard. Focuses on Carnegie nominated titles Gay Club! and Boy Like Me.

  • A man sitting cross-legged on the floor with arms outstretched in front of a table displaying multiple copies of a children's book titled 'Noah Can Even'. Behind him, a large screen reads 'Welcome Simon James Green!'. Rainbow-colored paper lanterns are hung on either side of the screen, and the setting appears to be a library.

    Being an author

    Perfect for: KS4 & KS5

    Runtime: 55 mins

    Participants: Unlimited

    A career and craft focussed event aimed at students from Year 10 upwards. Simon will talk about his route into being an author, share advice for those thinking of a career in publishing, and provide top tips to give your writing the best chance of getting noticed.

  • Simon standing and talking to four students seated at a classroom table. The students are wearing school uniforms and are engaged in conversation with the Simon.

    Comedy Writing Workshop

    Perfect for: Upper KS2, KS3, KS4 & KS5 (Content adapted to all year groups)

    Runtime: 60 mins

    Participants: Maximum of 30 students

    Get your students laughing as they learn how to create their own pieces of funny writing. Simon will take them through his 3-step process for creating a comedy underdog character, then a guided writing exercise will have them all creating funny stories in minutes.

  • An animated scene from an author workshop, with one person wearing a yellow jacket and the other wearing a dark shirt and glasses. Other people are in the background near a door with blue curtains.

    Creating Characters Workshop

    Perfect for Upper KS2 & KS3 (adapted to all year groups)

    Runtime: 60 mins

    Participants: Maximum of 30 students

    Writing doesn’t have to be all about being stuck behind a desk! This fun, energetic workshop sees students on their feet, as Simon uses his theatre background to help them create some original characters with a range of fast-paced drama-based exercises.

  • Students sitting in a classroom, listening and laughing, with colorful posters on the wall.

    Ideas Factory Workshop

    Perfect for: KS1-KS3

    Runtime: 60 mins

    Participants: Maximum of 30 students

    Where do the ideas for books come from? And once you have one, how to you develop it into a story? Find out in this action-packed and highly interactive workshop, guaranteed to get creativity flowing!

What People Are Saying

“entertaining … powerfully honest, compassionate and totally inclusive. He spoke to everyone in the room with conviction and passion.”

— The Priory Academy

“What an outstanding author talk and comedy writing workshop! Simon brought his books and characters to life in a laugh-out-loud and fun-filled session, which had students hooked!”

— John Smeaton Academy

“it takes an amazing author to capture the imagination of so many students that they want him back for a visit only months after the last.”

— Wirral Grammar School for Girls

“Simon’s visit was fantastic! The pupils were in stitches during the year group talks and got so much out of the workshops. He is definitely the most popular author we’ve had in to date.”

— Cavendish School

Prices & Booking

Up to 2 hours

£375

+ travel expenses

Your choice of talks or workshops + book signing

Popular

Up to 3 hours

£475

+ travel expenses

Your choice of talks or workshops + book signing

Up to 4 hours

£525

+ travel expenses

Your choice of talks or workshops + book signing

Virtual events can also be arranged with prices starting from £100 per hour. Travel expenses (from London) and overnight accommodation (where required) are charged on top of the fee, but will be agreed with you beforehand.

Event requirements vary from school to school so get in touch and we can provide a more accurate estimate of the total costs.

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