Author Celebrates World Book Day at St Edmund’s

On March 5th 2019 author of Shadow of the Minotaur, Alan Gibbons, spent the day with pupils and students’ to celebrate World Book Day.

Alan is a full-time writer and independent educational consultant. He has been writing children’s books for over 23 years and has won many book awards. He has appeared on BBC educational programmes and radio broadcasts during his well established career.

Year 8 students had the opportunity to listen to Alan’s inspirational talk. He shared his story of how he became an author and how all the travels and experiences have supported his work. A number of selected students took part in workshops during which Alan shared lots of useful tips and advice on how to write stories.

During the afternoon year 5 pupils’ from SS Peter and Paul and St Bernadette’s also had the privilege of meeting and listening to Alan’s story. Each pupil was then presented with a signed copy of one of Alan’s books.

A thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all.