Watch via Zoom as authors answer pupils’ questions, share creative writing tips and lead activities…
This Summer, schools across the country can book a virtual visit from a real life author!
Taking place over Zoom, each 45-minute webinar session will include a live presentation by an author giving pupils a behind-the-scenes look at their books, characters and writing process.
Pupils will also be treated to an activity and the chance to have their questions answered – simply email PuffinSchools@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk
Register on the Puffin Schools website and you’ll be sent a Zoom link via email.
Find out about all the events here.
Friday 25 June at 10:30
Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of BUG
Join author-illustrator Jen Carney for 45 minutes of fun as she introduces her debut novel The Accidental Diary of BUG.
Illustrated throughout, BUG introduces readers to the hilarious world of Billie Upton and it’s perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Dork Diaries.
Grab your paper and pens for an interactive session that includes an introduction to the Biscuit Laws, a draw-along, a side-splitting reading, a five-minute writing challenge, and some insider information about how Jen came to be a published author by never giving up on her dream.
Downloadable material
- Puffin Virtual Visits Activity Pack
This pack includes:- Summer schedule
- Booklist: Discover more about the books in this series of Virtual Visits
- Letter to send to parents
- Activities with extracts: Introduce your class to the books and download the first chapter of each title and try out the accompanying activity, all including learning objectives
- Watch Along page: A template for pupils to use whilst watching the visit
- Puffin Debuts Book List: A book list featuring Puffin Debuts for 2021 with links to themes for class discussions
- Sneak Peek first chapter from The Accidental Diary of BUG
- Sneak Peek first chapter of Aldrin Adams and the Cheese Nightmares
