Taran is available for school events both in the UK and abroad.
Services
- 5 mins reading.
- 10 mins speech on how I came to be published using Wattpad, and what I learned along the way.
- 30 mins to 1 hour Skype Q & A.
- 45 mins to 1.5 hours workshop on "coming up with story ideas".
- 45 mins to 1.5 hours presentation about my author journey, including workshop and Q&A.
- Informal meet and greets - chats with aspiring authors.
- Interviews with student journalists : https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2016/jun/21/taran-matharu-the-novice-inquisition-summoner
- Signings, bespoke speaking events and blogger/journalist interviews.
- International school tours.
Relevant info:
- I am Half Indian, Half Brazilian (family in Brazil, Sao Paulo).
- I speak Portuguese well enough to teach in it.
- I live in Central London and am a British citizen.
- I am a full-time author.
- I have been trained by Author Profile and the National Literacy Trust.
- I can speak on racism and equality if need be (books cover these themes, read this for more info: https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/may/11/taran-mathuru-fantasy-races-racism-summoner-the-novice )
- Schools are particularly interested about my Wattpad background, as many of their students use it.
- I have a DBS certificate.
References:
Risedale: Taran came to our school on Monday this week and his visit was a huge success. He inspired our pupils, some of whom went straight home and started writing on Wattpad.Dulwich College: The pupils enjoyed Taran’s presentation and really engaged with his writing workshop, using his ideas as inspiration to conceive their own imaginary worlds.For school bookings, both international and domestic, contact: Authortaranmatharu@gmail.comFor signings, bespoke speaking events and blogger/journalist interviews, contact: Sarah.Jeffcoate@hachettechildrens.co.uk