Brianóg Brady Dawson
- County
- Dublin
- Genre
- Children's Writer
- Sessions
- Reading and Q&A, Discussion with Writer, Creative Writing Workshop
- Age Group
- 5 - 6, 7 - 10
- Level
- Primary
- Languages
- Works in English ONLY
- Availability
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Mornings, Afternoons - Travel
- Yes
Publications/Repertoire/Productions & Background Experience
I am author of the 9 titles in the PANDA series (O Brien Press), featuring the irrepressibly-naughty DANNY BROWN. I enjoy visiting schools / libraries and meeting with similar characters.
I am a retired Deputy Principal of a Primary School and am very familiar with oral, reading and writing curricular objectives for literacy. In terms of children’s creativity and motivation, I have seen, both as a teacher and as an author, the tremendous value of a visiting author.
Session Details
- Groups of up to 2 same-level classes.
- 30-45mins.
- Classroom / school library setting
It is not necessary for the children to be overly-familiar with my books, although some knowledge of the character of Danny can make sessions an exciting prospect for them.
Sessions are fun and involve character discussion, reading and role-play. If appropriate, they can also involve story-construction from a ‘prop’ and a demonstration of ‘How a Book comes about’.
Age Group Details
My books are suitable for read-aloud to younger children, and for early-independent readers i.e. generally Infants to 2nd Class.
In addition, 2nd/3rd Class pupils respond to exploration of the process of writing a book ‘How a Book comes about’.
Availability Details
I am generally available Mon-Fri for school visits and I can include Sat. for Library visits.
- Telephone
- C/o Poetry Ireland 01-6789022
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