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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