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how to hide a lion
News! How to Hide a Lion
has been longlisted for the
Kate Greenaway Medal

Jo-jo the melon donkey cover
Jo-Jo the Melon Donkey, written by Michael Morpurgo, is due to be published in August 2013

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©helen stephens lion parade
 

I have been visiting schools, book festivals, libraries and colleges all over the country for over ten years. You can see some pictures on my blog.
You can get more details of my visits and fees at www.contactanauthor.co.uk.

Download your colouring sheets here.
How to Hide a Lion colouring shett The Big Adventure of the Smalls colouring sheet Night Iceberg colouring sheet Fleabag colouring sheet


Helen has an obvious rapport with children and with her gentle encouragement, the children attending the session produced some outstanding and original contributions to the pop-up book. I think the key was getting the children to draw their own versions of the story, and develop it in their own way, thus giving their imaginations free rein. The pop-up book will have pride of place in the library. We look forward to having Helen back at a future date.
Kim Herring,Team Librarian, Newbiggin

'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.

 



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