Ann Murtagh
- County
- Kilkenny
- Genre
- Children's Writer
- Sessions
- Reading and Q&A, Discussion with Writer
- Age Group
- 11-15
- Level
- Primary, Post Primary
- Languages
- Works in English ONLY
- Availability
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Mornings, Afternoons - Travel
- Yes
Publications/Repertoire/Productions & Background Experience
- The Climbing Boys, The Kidds of Summerhill and The Sound of Freedom are novels for ages 11 – 15, all published by The O’Brien Press.
- The Sound of Freedom and The Climbing Boys have been chosen for the ‘One Book, One County’ project for Monaghan Libraries.
- I am a former primary teacher and local historian who has designed and facilitated history courses for primary teachers.
- I have been on author visits to several schools and libraries.
Session Details
- A presentation on how history inspires and shapes my writing. I make this as interactive as possible.
- A reading from one of my novels.
- A question-and-answer session about being a writer.
- A follow-up activity for the class to do after the visit.
Age Group Details
Primary (Fifth and Sixth Classes) Secondary (First /Second Years)
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