About
I am available for writing workshops, presentations and panel events. I have appeared at literary festivals such as Kendal Mountain Book Festival, Bradford Literature Festival and the International Literature Festival Dublin, and delivered workshops in schools and libraries across the UK.
School Visits
Doing school visits is one of my favourite parts of being a writer! I am happy to present in a classroom or outside under the trees and can tailor a visit plan to your class’ needs.
A typical school visit lasts around 60-90 minutes, including an interactive presentation, writing activities and time for a reading and Q&A. The visit can be themed around place-based storytelling, writing for climate action or writing a fantasy adventure. If however you have an alternative idea for a workshop to tie in with your syllabus I am happy to discuss options.
These events, like my books, are aimed at ages 8-12 but I have worked with pupils as young as 6. I have also given careers presentations to older students about working as a writer and the publishing process. Most recently I developed a year-long (10 sessions) residency programme for P3 & P4 themed around writing fantasy fiction, and this is something I would love to do again.
Preferably pupils will have an opportunity to purchase the book ahead of my visit or in partnership with a local bookseller on the day, to allow for signing at the end.
Where a physical event is not possible I am happy to do digital presentations and Q&A sessions. For virtual events I can provide signed bookplates by post.
How to Book
In Scotland, partial funding is available from the Live Literature Author Directory, and visits can be booked through the Live Literature website.
In the rest of the UK, or if not eligible for Live Literature funding in Scotland, bookings can be made through Authors Aloud UK.
Further resources for teachers are available here.
Testimonials
I loved the way we added to the map to think of our own story ideas: I’m going to use that idea in class next time we have to write a story.
Eddie, pupil at St Bees
St Bees Village School
This was an excellent visit which really caught the children’s attention… The children were fascinated by Alex’s story as it was set in Cumbria; they thoroughly enjoyed the map activity in the workshop. A hugely successful visit!
Wendy Johnston, Midlothian Libraries
Your workshop was great, a perfect fit for our project and lots of engagement so definitely sparked the imagination of lots of growing minds.
Bransty Primary School
Huge thanks to the fabulous author Alex Mullarky for bringing her time, energy and talents at Bransty today… A very special day!
St Bees School
WOW – we just really, really cannot thank you enough for today. The kids were absolutely buzzing after you left.
Morland School
Our year 5 children all came back full of enthusiasm and lovely stories from the day.
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