Judy Paterson
Home address:
Park House, Bank Street, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1LR, ScotlandTelephone:
01383 414216Mobile:
07786 360 727Email:
judy4stories@yahoo.co.ukWebsite:
www.scottishstoryteller.comBRAW network:
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yesBiography:
I was born in London but my family moved to Australia when I was six. I’ve enjoyed a variety of careers and was a teacher, a head teacher, a lecturer and honorary Sub-Inspector with the Royal Constabulary of Papua New Guinea, an Hotelier in the North of Scotland and a Bookseller in Edinburgh. Maybe it is no surprise that I am one of Scotland’s professional storytellers! I enjoy travelling and seeing new places but my passion is for horses and if I can combine the two so much the better.
About writer's work:
My work reflects a lifelong love of history, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world and especially the countries in which I have lived; Australia, Papua New Guinea and of course Scotland. Some of my recent writing has been commissioned either by local authorities or by The Scottish Storytelling Centre.
About writer's events and projects:
One of my greatest joys is sharing my love of stories and story writing with children and adults- this has to be fun- for my audience and for me! I work with any age group and especially enjoy family events. I do the “traditional” author event in schools libraries and at festivals; run workshops for all age groups and have held several residencies as a storyteller/writer. All my events are devised to fit the needs of the school, library or other events organisers. Themes I cover include all the basic curriculum topics including bullying, health and safety and local history. I love the opportunity to make Scottish history come alive.Working with special needs children and adults brings me great joy and I have run writing projects for adults for local authorities.Some of my recent projects include the development and piloting of Storyboxes – helping children’s writing through first developing oral skills and storymaking. Another project was a residency of a full week working with just two classes on Global Citizenship as past of a whole school venture.
In September 2006 I represented Scotland in Helsinki for a celebration of European Language Day working with representatives from five other nations in a day-long series of events that included a workshop for teachers.
Language:
EnglishAge groups:
0-4, 5-8, 9-12, Teens, AdultsBooks written
A kilted, back-packing, black and white cat whose dialogue leads the reader from place to place, page by page. Including a map of Edinburgh and postcards (which can be sent to their friends) the ...
This story is set in the times when Orkney was owned by Norway. Two step-brothers ruled the Islands - Paul is gentle while Harold is feared by the people. On the Island of Hoy lived an evil dwarf. An ...
Meet the Fidget family and make friends with Mr and Mrs Fidget, their children, Didget, Smidget, Widget, Gidget and baby Fumb. The Fidgets are characters that have been created from fingerprints and ...
Meet the Fidget family and make friends with Mr and Mrs Fidget, their children, Didget, Smidget, Widget, Gidget and baby Fumb. The Fidgets are characters that have been created from fingerprints and ...
Meet the Fidget family and make friends with Mr and Mrs Fidget, their children, Didget, Smidget, Widget, Gidget and baby Fumb. The Fidgets are characters that have been created from fingerprints and ...
Meet the Fidget family and make friends with Mr and Mrs Fidget, their children, Didget, Smidget, Widget, Gidget and baby Fumb. The Fidgets are characters that have been created from fingerprints and ...
A cabbage-stealing giant helps himself to two princesses in an effort to get his housekeeping done. But the youngest princess, with the help of the Peerie Folk and a bowl of dishwater, saves her ...
From its secret underground streets to the top of Arthur's Seat, the city of Edinburgh has been the inspiration for many children's books and writers. This unique guide will help children and adults ...
On 25th January, 1759 in a small Ayrshire cottage, Scotland's greatest poet was born. His name was Robert Burns. This delightful book with easy-to-read text and simple pictures tells you his story.
A superb anthology of living, oral tales told now in Scotland. Each story has been contributed by a storyteller and the tales cover all age ranges and a wide variety of language styles and ...
In the Borders of the 13th century lived fairies who would steal children. Such is the fate of nine-year-old Tamlane. The years pass but Tamlane is not forgotten. His bold-hearted playmate Janet ...
When an old fisherman agrees to give his firstborn son to a seamaid, he lives to regret his foolish promise. His son leaves home to find service as a warrior to a Highland king. The seamaid becomes a ...
Chronicles the history of Scotland from the Stone Age to the present, highlighting kings and queens, attempts at independence from Britain, introduction to the industrial age, and role in World War I ...
Calling all horse-lovers! The Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories is a magical collection of contemporary stories about horses. It is sure to appeal to horse-lovers everywhere. The collection ...
Set in the times of the witch burnings, a good man discovers his wife is a witch. He discovers that she has sampled the wines of the Bishop of Carlisle. The old man discovers the magic words which ...
Thomas Learmont (Laird of the Castle in Ercildoune in Berwickshire), loved books, poetry, nature and music. Most of all Thomas loved to study nature in the area around the castle. One May morning he ...
