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I have been visiting schools, book festivals, libraries and colleges all over the country for over ten years. So far this year I have been booked to do the Hay-on-Wye Festival and The Aye Write Festival in Glasgow, as well as lots of schools.

You can see some pictures and feedback from previous visits on my blog. You can get more details of my visits and fees at www.contactanauthor.co.uk. Download your Fleabag colouring sheet here.

'Helen's workshops have been truly inspirational for children and their parents. The workshops captured the magic of creating a story and characters and then bringing it all alive imaginatively. What was wonderful is that Helen's calm, clear instruction enabled everyone to actually 'learn' how to draw and to take a work away with them they could all be very proud of. Everyone involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the workshops booked-up early. I couldn't recommend Helen more highly. She's also a joy to meet and work with.'
Lara Goodband, Beverley Literature Festival.

'Thank you, the children and staff enjoyed your visit very much!!'
Sarah Egan, West View Primary School, Hartlepool.

"It was a great pleasure for us to welcome Helen to Seven Stories, the audience were enthralled with her interactive way of telling the story. The children (and some adults) loved the opportunity to get to draw with her too. We hope to see Helen back at Seven Stories very soon!"
Paul Black, Events Officer, Seven Stories, Newcastle.

'Helen was a real inspiration to the children who were all keen to show her their own drawings. Watching Helen draw really brought the books to life and we are all looking forward to her return visit. '
Carol Haughton, Cockerton Library, Darlington.

'I thorougly enjoyed your session at the library, the children were mesmerised when you hand drew Fleabag!'

Suzy Youldon, Crown Street Library.



school visit photos
 
All text and illustration © Helen Stephens. All publishing rights held by respective publishers.