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Gaynor Andrews

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Local authority: Moray
Languages: English
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Gaynor Andrews is a children’s writer, who loves sharing the magic of books with children. Her rhyming picture book, Pandora and the Story Forge, celebrates the power of words and can be used as a launching point for creative writing and storytelling, for children of all ages. Her poems have appeared in the Caterpillar and Dirigible Balloon anthologies. Some of her poetry can be found here: https://dirigibleballoon.org/writer/gaynorandrews

Gaynor is a qualified primary school teacher, with experience of working in the UK and internationally. Her workshops are interactive and can include story writing, singing and poetry performances. She has also mentored adult writers and led workshops on writing in rhyme.

‘A dreamy book that feels like a modern classic… A real visual treat and a lovely story to share.’ The Scotsman on Pandora and the Story Forge.

Local authorities will visit

Aberdeen City; Aberdeenshire; Moray

Events will deliver

Mentoring; Panel event; Professional development, CLPL or CPD; Reading; Residency; Talk; Workshop

Audience will work with

Adult learners; Care-experienced people; English as an additional language (EAL); Reluctant readers; Young people in the community (e.g. Youth clubs, Guides, Scouts)

Topics of work

Adventure; Fairy tales, folklore & mythology; Fantasy; Picture books; Publishing & getting published; Rhyming books for younger readers

Age groups published for

Children

Age groups will work with

6-8; 9-11; 12-14; 15-18; 18+

Audience size

0-10; 11-30; 31-100; 100-500; 500+