2010 Tour

These are the authors who we took on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in 2010. Click on the names for pictures, interviews and information from the tours.

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Tommy Donbavand

Anthony Browne

Kjartan Poskitt

Dominic Barker

Cathy MacPhail

Patrick Ness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a look at some of the highlights from The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour 2010 below!
Anthony Brown on Tour Cathy MacPhail on Tour
Dominic Barker on Tour Kjartan Poskitt on Tour
Patrick Ness on Tour Tommy Donbavand on Tour

Teacher Feedback:

‘An enjoyable opportunity to meet an author and illustrator. We were very grateful to have this special opportunity and the arrangements both before and during the Event were good.’  Frances, Primary School

‘Fantastic, a brilliant experience for all the children and a great event in our library. Well organised and the Book Trust team were superb on the day and before the event.’ Yvonne, Brechin Library

‘This was a motivating and inspiring presentation. The children loved it!’ Sandra, Strathblane Primary School

'Very good. Well organised, friendly staff who relate to young people, turned up on time and were well prepared.' Clive, St James School

'Once again many thanks for making the visit so successful. The pupils whom I spoke to afterwards said they found it both interesting and enjoyable.' Anne, Clydebank High School


Pupil Feedback:

'At the end of the talk I felt happy that she had given up her own time to inspire us to write.'  Joe, Teignmouth Community College

'I want to become an author now!' Jason, age 8, Tong School

'I thought meeting an author was fantastic.' Donna, age 8, Tong School

'I was really interested because I like drawing and reading. Also, when I am bigger I would love to become an artist. Thank you for letting Anthony Browne visit us. I had great fun.' Erin, age 6, Meethill Primary