School Visits & Events

School-Visits

“Emma knows how to keep a tentful of primary school kids engaged and entertained. Organising an event with Emma is easy. She is a delight to work with.” – Carolyn Yates, Literature Development Officer Dumfries and Galloway

“Emma visited our school during a Book Week to celebrate the opening of a library- she was FANTASTIC! A real inspiration for the children in both Key Stage 1 and 2 allowing them the opportunity to meet a real author- the books went down a storm too!” – Karen Smith (Deputy Headteacher, Whitkirk Primary School, Leeds)


As a children’s writer, I give workshops, talks and assembly sessions in school, libraries and literary festivals. The aim of these is to share pleasure in creativity and reading.

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I have appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Wigtown Festival, among others. I have participated in many school Book Weeks and World Book Day events, and designed and run workshops for children, teachers, University Education departments, libraries and museums.

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For more information please contact EmmaJBarnes@yahoo.co.uk

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I am happy to visit schools and libraries to talk to children about my books and to share my passion for writing and children's literature. Find out more