On July 2nd, we welcomed children’s author, Justin Somper, to the Park to inspire 300 primary school children from the local Berkshire area. The Meet the Author event held host to four of our Partnership primary schools to enrich their story writing skills and love for reading.
Joining the event were Katesgrove primary, Thameside Primary, Southcote Primary and Ridgeway Primary also supported by our excellent Leighton Park Literacy Ambassadors in Year 10 and Lower Sixth who guided the children and helped the vent run smoothly and seamlessly.
Justin Somper is best known for his ‘Vampirates’ series that captivates his young audience in the two mystical worlds of Vampires and Pirates, however the event saw the launch of his new Pirate series ‘Pirate Academy’. Justin showed the creative process of creating his characters for the book and how much he enjoys the writing process of being able to use the imagine creating whatever you desire. The children engaged in his Pirate antiques with many ‘arghsss’ and a plastic Pirate sword that Justin wielded.
Not only did the children enjoy the event but each of our partnership schools that attended were able to walk away with fifteen copies of Justin new Pirate Academy book as new additions to their school library! Not only this, but Justin kindly signed a couple of copies for each school as keepsakes of the enriching event.
Thank you to Justin for joining us in adding to children’s educational experiences in our local community and a case of ‘watch this space’ as we look to announce our new ‘Patron of Reading’ come September!
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