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AMAZING artwork by Yr 6 of Barlby Primary School!
Hi, I’m a children’s author based in Bournemouth. I write fiction and non-fiction for 8-13 year olds. I balance writing and visiting schools alongside working part-time as a Wellbeing Coach and Safeguarding Officer at an FE college.
As a child, I grew up in the care system. I am passionate about diversity and inclusion and showing children that authors can come from different backgrounds!
I’ve worked with Virtual Schools aswell as being a judge for the Coram Voices Creative Writing competition.https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/voices-writing-competition/
Please get in touch through the orange ‘button’ above!
‘A brilliant, magical, insightful novel, filled with heart’ Joseph Coelho, Children’s Laureate
‘A powerful and important book, bursting with hope and wonder. Fablehouse is a glorious celebration of friendship’ Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
‘Exciting, important and endlessly entertaining … this is going to be huge’ Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out
‘Fast-paced and full of heart … a wonderful celebration of friendship, folklore and finding your place in the world’ Anna James, author of Pages & Co.
‘PERFECT … It’s heartfelt, thrilling, glistening with magic and adventure’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
‘Unforgettable … powerful and extraordinary … Absolutely magical’ Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller
Son of the Circus is set in Bradfield, 1867.
Based on the real life of Black Victorian circus owner Pablo Fanque it is an excellent class read for children in years 5 and 6 who are studying Victorians.
A child evacuee, a Bletchley Park codebreaker, a rebel fighter, an Indian Army soldier…
Each inspiring and authentic story helps to bring the end of World War Two into focus.
TESTIMONIALS
“Emma visited our school to talk to our children about her novel ‘Fable House’ – she spoke to children in Years 4, 5 and 6. She engaged the children from the very start of her talk and they sat engrossed for the entire time. Emma had pitched the talk so that all the children were able to access it, she has a fantastic rapport with the children and our curriculum provision was enriched by her visiting us. After the talk, Emma spent time with each of the children who had bought a copy of her book – all of the children loved being able to talk to an author. I would highly recommend Emma as a visiting author to any school. As a school we are passionate that every child should see themselves in a book, and Emma is able to fully embody this idea. Her book is fantastic and would be great for confident Year 4 readers and beyond.“
Adam Biddle, Deputy Headteacher, Pokesdown Community Primary School (June 2023)
“I would like to thank you for writing this book. Having been closed for the most crucial part of the school year, we were worried about attainment. However, we have found that the children are more engaged in Literacy and Guided Reading than ever (this is mostly due to your book!). The majority of our Year group (45 children) come from a BAME background, and they are finally studying a book they can relate to personally… We are all so enjoying the book, our Literacy lead said that it is the most engaged she has seen children – ever!“
Julia Cox – teacher, yr 6, Barlby Primary School, London (Sept 2020_
SCHOOL VISIT FEES (schools pay travel expenses)
My visits can be based around a particular book, or a general talk with Q and A and book signings.
My fees are £175 for a 1 hour visit in person. A 45 min Zoom is £75. If a school is reading one of my books as a class text and have already purchased books, I will offer a discount.
I’m also happy to open libraries, be involved in creative writing competitions etc.
E. L. NORRY (Em/Emma) 