TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
An author visit to your school by Ross Welford is a sure-fire success!
Ross is brilliant with large or small groups of all ages, and skilled at maintaining
firm order in the midst of the fun to ensure that every child is engaged and entertained.
“If anyone is looking to book an author event, book Ross – he’s awesome!”
Miss SK, School Librarian
Magic & Science
(All ages. 45-70 mins by arrangement.)
It’s guaranteed – Ross’s brilliant talk will leave your students talking about books long after he has finished!
(And not just the children: parents, teachers and librarians will be inspired and amazed as Ross gallops through the wonderfully entertaining talk. You’ll learn where this top-rated authors gets the inspiration for his amazing books, discovering the seldom-discussed secrets of successful writing.
As well as being educational, it’s all splendidly funny with loads of audience participation, illustrated with slides, sound effects and a generous sprinkling of Ross’s spellbinding magic. The talk references a wide range of authors, including Enid Blyton, Mary Shelley and JK Rowling.
Topics Covered:
The Magic Of Reading
Why magic is the inspiration behind Ross’s stories and how he comes up with his startlingly original books.
Is it Science, or Fiction…or Both?
Ross’s unique approach to storytelling blends magic fantasy with real science. How does he do it? You’ll find out!
Ask Me Anything!
Each talk includes time for audience questions – with Ross promising to answer with total honesty!
You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!
Ross has performed magic all his life and is a member of the prestigious Magic Circle. This talk includes funny and baffling book-related illusions involving members of the audience, from the eye-popping Time Travel Rope Magic to a stunning demonstration of mind-reading that leaves audiences gasping is astonishment.
Ages
Ross’s Magic & Science talk is especially suitable for KS2 and KS3. On request younger version is available for KS1 which is very popular.
“You are an absolute assembly PRO!”
Ms GB, Bookseller
“Ross Welford was fantastic!”
Mr CT, Head teacher
Writing Workshop
Ages: The workshop is perfect for Year Four and above.
“How to write an Awesome Opening”
“This is a brilliant and original writing workshop – the students were totally engaged!”
Mr DW, Head of English
A popular option matches Ross’s lively talk (above) with a writing workshop for smaller numbers, in which he teaches the elements of a great opening chapter. Students are given the tools to overcome “the fear of the blank page”, and to write a story opening that is exciting and engaging.
Along with visual clues on-screen, students are encouraged to consider creative written pieces as unfinished until they are re-written and given valuable encouragement and suggestions to achieve original, polished stories. (30-60 mins)
“After your workshop, the children cannot wait to get started on their stories!”
Mrs GW Year 6 teacher
Virtual School Visits
Ross has developed a special on-screen presentation that is perfect for schools that are unable to accommodate personal visits.
This combines the elements of his presentations that are best-adapted to the screen and, where possible, includes live interaction with the children. Created during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, a “Virtual School Visit” is an excellent alternative to a live appearance.
Ross’s book talks and virtual visits are handled by the esteemed agency, Authors Aloud. Contact info@authorsaloud.co.uk for more information.
The Monkey Who Fell From The Future
The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster
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The Unlikely Diaries of Prince Kal the Alien
Kal starts a diary – to record his adventures, make sense of the bizarre land of soup and hairy giants and, just maybe, figure out a way home…
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Time Travelling with a Tortoise
Al is forced into a rescue mission to recover his friend from the past – and to make sure there will be a future waiting for them all. It turns out time travel is far more complicated that Al thought…
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Into the Sideways World
When Willa and Manny stumble upon a seemingly perfect world without pollution or conflict, they try desperately to make people in their own troubled world believe them.
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When We Got Lost in Dreamland
When 11 year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a “Dreaminator”, they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination. But impossible dreams come with incredible risks...
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The Kid Who Came From Space
A small village in the wilds of Northumberland is rocked by the disappearance of twelve-year-old Tammy. Only her twin brother, Ethan, knows she is safe – and the extraordinary truth of where she is. It is a secret he must keep, or risk never seeing her again.
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The Dog Who Saved The World
My pet dog is called Mr Mash. We named him that because he's a mishmash. A total mongrel. He smells terrible. He'll eat literally anything. He can't see very well. But I love him more than anything. (Sorry dad.) And without him, the world is going to end...
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The 1,000-year-old Boy
There are stories about people who want to live forever. This is a story about someone who wants to stop.
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What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible
Turning invisible at will: it’s one way of curing your acne. But far more drastic than 13 year-old Ethel Leatherhead intended when she tried a combination of untested medicines and a sunbed.
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Time Travelling With A Hamster
My dad died twice. Once when he was thirty nine, and again four years later when he was twelve.
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