Category: School & Library Visits
Simon James – Baby Brains
One of the joys of my visit to Guernsey was to spend some time with Simon James, the picture book author and illustrator. I so rarely get to see what other authors do in the school sessions, so it was a treat to watch him in action at the Grammar School on Wednesday evening. He…
Last day on Guernsey
Today was my last and busiest day on Guernsey. We started late at StMary and St Michael because they decided to close off half the roads at 8:30. At La Mare de Carteret Primary School, all the children had made hats for book week dressing up day. Many had characters and drawings gleaned from my…
Beautiful Guernsey
Well I’m having a lovely time in Guernsey. The sun is shining again today and got a break down by the seaside. I remember as a child reading Enid Blyton stories that always seemed to be set on the cliff-tops She used to describe the grass as being, “springy turf.” Today, that’s just what I…