The Children's Bookshow 2009 - free workshops
Now in its seventh year, The Children's Bookshow gives children the chance to experience the enthusiasm, energy and passion of some of today's top children's writers and illustrators, from familiar, well loved names, to exciting new ones.
As part of the Bookshow this year, Guo Yue and Clare Farrow will visit Newcastle to share their book Little Leap Foward. Children and teachers alike will delight in this event which focuses on the husband and wife team's moving acount of growing up in the Cultural Revolution of China. Based upon Yue's chjldhood in Beijing, A LIttle Leap Forward is a tale of family life and the ups and downs of friendship, which gives a fascinating insight into Mao Zedong's China.
Read on for details of free workshops for KS2 with Clare and Yue.
Workshops for KS2:
Tickets £2 per child. Accompanying teachers free.
To book contact Sian Hardy on 07789 853 142 or email thechildrensbookshow@gmail.com
Free workshops:
The first six schools to book will receive a free workshop, in which KS2 children will explore with Clare and Yue some of the key themes and images of Little Leap Forward. The workshop will involve hands on activities and some simple written and spoken Mandarin.
For details, contact Kate Tull on 0774 025 6330 or email thechildrensbookshow@gmail.com
Watch this space for more news of The Children's Bookshow. The website is expect to go live in late May.