Anna Woltz Workshop

The Children’s Bookshow allocates four free workshops for schools who attend a related theatre performance.

Anna Woltz will come into your school and run a creative workshop encouraging children to think about ways to make their own writing exciting, learning how to draw their reader in and create suspense and intrigue in one paragraph!

Suitable for:
Years 5 and 6

The children got their books today - they were so excited, we put in the book plates that you gave us, the children even took the books outside during playtime today to share the poems with their friends!!

A teacher in Manchester


What you need to know

Length of workshop:
Approx. 1 hour
Location of workshop:
We will come to your school
Number of children:
Workshops are for a class of 30 children
Suitable for:
Years 5 and 6

Please note, a teacher must be present throughout the workshop

Materials needed

  • Flipchart or whiteboard
  • Pens and paper for the children

Book a related theatre performance to be eligible for one of four free workshops

This workshop is allocated to a school attending a specific theatre performance with 30 or more children; visit the performance page to find out more and book:

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About Anna Woltz

Photo of Anna Woltz

Anna Woltz is an internationally bestselling children’s author based in the Netherlands. She has written twenty-six books for young readers, which have been translated into twenty-four languages and won numerous prizes. Anna's latest title, My Especially Weird Week with Tess, is published by Rock the Boat this April, and has been made into an award-winning film.

More about Anna Woltz

Previous workshops with Anna Woltz

On the day

  • Please inform your school receptionist that our artist will be arriving so they can be welcomed warmly.
  • A teacher must be present throughout the workshop.
  • Make sure that all the materials that our artist has requested are ready and available.
  • Please let us know if any of the children have particular requirements, and ensure that their normal carer is present.
  • The offer of a cup of tea is often greatly appreciated!

Have any questions? Get in touch

Natalie McKie

Your contact for this performance is Natalie McKie, she will be happy to answer any queries you have:

Email
natalie@thechildrensbookshow.com
Phone
07827 444399