Storytelling and Story Crafting
with Allison Parkinson
Saturday 4th July · 1:30–4:30pm · Ages 7–12
Rosetta Art , 1 Hamilton Road , Newham , E15 3AE
About the Workshop
Children's author and illustrator Allison Parkinson (Tiger's Eye Books) runs a storytelling session followed by a story crafting workshop. She reads a chapter from her Laurella Swift series, explains why she wrote it, and shares writing tips, including how everyday objects can prompt story ideas. In the workshop, children write and make their own stories. The session is for children aged 7–12 with an accompanying adult. The session takes place at Rosetta Arts in Newham, East London.
Book stall and free books
Allison has a stall open before and after the session, selling her children's books and her card game, ROAR! The National Literacy Trust has donated children's books, which we will give away free on the day while stocks last.
About Allison Parkinson
Allison Parkinson (Tiger's Eye Books) is a London-based children's author and illustrator. Her Laurella Swift series follows a 10-year-old Catford schoolgirl who travels through time. Her picture-book character Zarif the Tiger appears in her card game, ROAR! Her most recent book, Sea Glass, is a set of short stories set in Jersey, where she was born. She writes books with diverse characters so more children see themselves in stories.
Who it's for
Children ages 7-12 years old with an accompanying adult.
Costs
Free. This workshop is free for all children.
Schedule
1:30pm — Doors open; book stall open
2:00–2:30pm — Storytelling session: a reading from the Laurella Swift series
2:30–3:30pm — Story crafting workshop
3:30–4:00pm — Book stall
4:30pm — Close
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