Authors Live with Jacqueline Wilson

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Jacqueline Wilson Authors Live

Jacqueline Wilson has been writing for children since 1973. She has written over 50 books for children and has won many prizes, including the Children's Book Award twice. Her books are loved by both boys and girls and regularly top both the bestseller lists and most borrowed lists from Libraries. Her signing queues are known for being lengthy, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival she once signed for 4 hours!

Between 2005-2007 Jacqueline held the prestigious Children’s Laureate post and she was the third Children’s Laureate that Author’s Live brought to you.

This event is suitable for children in P5-S2.

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Teacher Feedback:

'It was great. The children loved it!' Lisa, St. Teresa's Primary School

'A great event that tied in nicely with our class study of Jaqueline Wilson novels.' Ailsa, Rosemount Primary School

'Very Enjoyable. The children really loved it. It was as if we were actually at Pacific Quay!' Vicky, St. Joseph's Primary

'Thoroughly enjoyed by all class members. Easy to follow and listen to. Children loved being able to send in questions. Just had the best writing lesson with the P7s, using the event as a stimulus.' Fiona, Ferryden Primary School

'The children (and teachers) really enjoyed it.' Sandra, St Agatha's Primary School

'Excellent, the children really enjoyed it and we thought Jacqueline was a very interesting speaker.' Lianne, McLean Primary School

'Excellent but then Jacqueline Wilson is a brilliant speaker!' Tricia, Carrick Academy

'It was excellent, very enjoyable' Pauline, St Margaret of Scotland

'Very Interesting. The children really enjoyed it even tho' we were 4 classes in one room.' Christine, Pitteuchar East Primary School

'Pupils were enthralled all the way through, girls AND boys!' Scot, Wallacestone Primary

'Very interesting, language used appropriate and engaging for children.' Cheryl, Coaltown of Wemyss Primary School

'Feedback from the pupils has been positive, we had the usual that it was more for the girls but a lot of the boys who are good writers also got good advice from the event and the kids all want to attend more similar events.' Bill, Knox Academy

'Super - the children really enjoyed it and felt like they were actually meeting Jacqueline in person.' Melissa, Strathesk Primary

'Very good - one of the best organised' Joanne, Torryburn Primary School

'We really enjoyed it! We can't wait for the next one.' Fiona, Knightswood Secondary

'Very exciting and inspiring for my pupils as in their heads an author seemed far removed from them as people. However Ms Wilson was a delight and many of my pupils felt that they too could aspire to become a writer.' Angela, Lochend Community High School

'Fantastic! The children were all very interested, particularly about Jacqueline Wilson's experiences as an emergent writer when she was younger.' Yvonne, Clackmannan Primary School

'Children really enjoyed it. The fact that it is 'live' makes all the difference to them.' Andrea, Newhill Primary School

'Jacqueline was excellent - the children got a lot out of it and are now desperate to have a 'free writing' notebook to start writing stories!' Gemma, Mauricewood Primary School

'Good. Very interesting author who could talk to children with ease.' Judith, Pitmedden Primary

'My kids love these live author events - they can't wait for the next one already.' Tara, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary

'The event was effective in allowing the pupils to feel that they were actually communicating with Jacqueline. They were very enthusiastic and immediately wanted to try writing a story of their own taking on some of Jackie's suggestions. They now have their own hand made notebooks for all their notes about their life and ideas for stories.' Alicia, St Mary's Primary

'Very well balanced and worth every minute!' Hilda, Crimond School

'I thoroughly enjoyed that event, as did the pupils. It inspired our writing lesson for the following week.' Lynsey, Central Primary School

'Very good. Pupils all enjoyed, even those who are not particularly fans of Jacqueline's books. Author was hugely interesting to listen to and held children captivated for full broadcast. Few pupils already itching to buy new books by Jacqueline!' Rachel, Wallace Hall Primary School

'Super information from the author which kept the children engaged throughout. The children enjoyed listening out for questions from people they knew.' Kirsty, Hyndland Primary School

'Our girls, in particular, loved the event as they are big JW fans, and were so excited. We even had parents asking if they could come to watch it too - we've given them the website details to watch at home with their children.' Judith, Hurlford Primary School

'It was excellent. the pupils could not believe they were seeing Jacqueline Wilson live!' Jessica, West Barns Primary School

Pupil Feedback:

'Some of my boys have been inspired to read their first J. Wilson, and 2 others have started writing their own novels.' Johnstonebridge Primary

'We liked it when she told us about her teachers at school and how much she liked writing back then.' St. Joseph's Primary

'It was quite funny when she said her teacher called her Jackie Daydream.' St. Joseph's Primary

'It was interesting when she told us about her Victorian character Hetty Feather as we are studying the Victorians this term.' St. Joseph's Primary

'I liked how she told us a bit about her personal life too.' St. Joseph's Primary

'It inspired me to write my story!' Ferryden Primary School

'I want to read more Jacqueline Wilson books.' Ferryden Primary School

'I loved seeing Jacqueline Wilson, she's my favourite!' Megan

'I think I might try Lily Alone, I think it'd be good.' Rachael

'Brilliant wouldn't have been to able to see her at any other event' Knox Academy

'More please!' Knox Academy

'I want to be an author like Jacqueline Wilson' Calderside Academy

'Her books make you really appeciate your own family' Calderside Academy

'Absoultely fab!' Wallacestone Primary

'Love Jacqueline Wilson!' Wallacestone Primary

'She gave lots of good ideas for writing which our teacher is going to let us try.' Wallacestone Primary

'Best author ever, and it was great to meet her and understand why she writes like she does.' Hurlford Primary School

'I thought it would be all girly and flowery but she's pretty cool.' Hurlford Primary School

'Can we read Jacky Daydream in class?' Udny Green

Glow Chat

After the event there was the fantastic opportunity to pose your questions to Jacqueline in an exclusive Glow chat. Many schools and pupils logged in to ask Jacqueline some interesting, funny and odd question.

You can read Jacqueline Wilson's answers now! - word version

You can read Jacqueline Wilson's answers now! - pdf version

Teacher Resources

We have excellent resources that are linked to Curriculum for Excellence that you can download for free and use with your pupils once you have watched the live event. Resources are available in word or pdf format. For the busy stressed out teachers, why dont you have a look at the resources titled 'If You Only Do One Thing' to make sure you and your pupils don't miss out on some fun activites linked to Authors Live with Jacqueline Wilson.

Jacqueline Wilson If You Only Do One Thing (Word version)

Jacqueline Wilson If You Only Do One Thing (PDF version)

Jacqueline Wilson Resource (Word version)

Jacqueline Wilson Resource (PDF version)

Jacqueline Wilson Parent Letter (Word version)

Jacqueline Wilson Parent Letter (PDF version)