Kjartan Poskitt Tour June 2010

• Watch some of the tour footage 
• Feedback and Pictures
• Biography
• Blog from the tour

In June we took Kjartan Poskitt out on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour around Stirling and Perth & Kinross.

Maths is often seen as dull, boring and useless but not by Kjartan – he dazzled and showed pupils how exciting, useful and entertaining maths can be. As well inspiring the pupils to enjoy Maths, Kjartan introduced pupils to his brand-new book The Murderous Maths of Everything. You can view pictures from the event as well as some pupil feedback below. 

Photographs from the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour

Pupil Feedback:

"Yes, I enjoyed it alot. My favourite trick was the hexagon ball at the end" Jamie, age 10, Strathblane Primary School

"Hilarious, fascinating, mind-boggling, these are just some of the words to describe our hour with Kjartan Poskitt. He has inspired me and probably a lot of others" Ben, age 10, Strathblane Primary School

"The show was absolutely breathtaking, eye-opening, mind blowing and side splitting! Kjartan Poskitt was VERY funny and clever and prepared. The event was stunning, joyful and fabulous!" Emma, age 8, Kenmore Primary School

"Did you know if you join the corners together in a pentigon it ends up as a star. Soon I will be reading Murderous Maths." Toyah, age 8, Craigie School

Teacher feedback:

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

‘Fantastic, all the kids really enjoyed it’ Lise, Abernethy Primary

‘It was fantastic; I never knew Maths could be so much fun!’ Elaine, Blairgowrie Community Campus

 ‘Excellent.’ Rachel, Beaconhurst

‘Tremendous fun and very inspiring to children and staff alike.’ Jim, Kenmore Primary school

You can read all about Kjartan's tour by checking out Claire's blog. 

Kjartan Poskitt on tour:

Biography:

Kjartan Poskitt is a Yorkshire-lad born and raised who never anticipated becoming a writer of children’s books but fell into it accidently while working with the creator of the Tellytubbies on a TV script. Kjartan had varied career since graduating with a First in Engineering: stand-up comedian, working in children’s TV, piano player in pubs and warm-up act for TV shows (which he still does). All of which he combines to give you energetic, entertaining and educational events. He has written over 50 titles so far (his first was published in 1989).

For more information about Kjartan please visit the jam-packed Murderous Maths website.