Book me to visit your school or library

I work with whole classes as well as small groups to build confident story creators, developing oral skills and improving literacy levels.

Using a variety of colourful verbal and visual prompts to spark their imagination, my goal is for children to be engaged and inspired by the power of words and the wonderful world of stories.

I supply lesson plans for all my sessions, which are individually tailored to the class I’m visiting.

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I am advanced DBS checked.

Please contact me for my session rates.

 

Storytelling sessions (Nursery – Year 6)

Literacy intervention sessions (Reception – Year 1)

Themed discussion sessions linked to my stories (Reception – Year 6)

Creative writing workshops (Reception – Year 6)

 

Testimonials

“Jenny ran three story time visits for us in three of our libraries. All were a great success! The children responded well to Jenny’s enthusiasm and passion which came across in her storytelling. Colin Crisp really captured their interest and they loved the activity sheet which Jenny had provided. Everyone had a valuable experience and we looking forward to her next visit!”
— Jenny Hawke, Bromley Libraries
“Jenny is fantastic with the children. She is so patient and understands her audiences’ needs, particularly in this age range. The children often discuss the stories after and ask weekly if Jenny is coming.”
— Ms S O'Hare, Reception teacher, Bickley Primary
“The children thoroughly enjoyed our session with Jenny. The story was brilliant and the whole session interactive. The craft was an enjoyable end for the children.”
— Daryl Leeson, Hayes Library Manager
“The children have loved Jenny’s stories. ‘Colin Crisp’ was their favourite!”
— Rosie, Reception Teaching Assistant, Bickley Primary School
“What a great pleasure seeing Jenny today at Beckenham Library telling her story of Freeda Goes Quackers. The group of children, of various age groups, enjoyed the session very much and also loved the activity and colouring all the wonderful animals. They all wanted to have a picture taken with the storyteller too! Overall a very fun session and we look forward to having Jenny visiting us again sometime in the near future.”
— Ed Zaghini, Children’s Librarian Beckenham Library
“We had a great storytelling session with Jenny. The children loved the story ‘Colin Crisp’ and were very keen to participate when Jenny asked questions about the story. Both children and adults were engaged in the story and had a terrific time during the healthy food activity. Jenny was fantastic with the children and everyone left Chislehurst Library with a smile on their face. Thanks Jenny for a wonderful session!”
— Huong Flynn Chislehurst Library Manager
“The story session with Jenny was absolutely brilliant - she was friendly and engaging and all of the children in attendance had great fun hearing her writing and taking part in her activity sheets. A real highlight of our Summer events!”
— Alice Young, Library Manager, Hayes Library
“The children enjoyed listening to Jenny’s stories about healthy food. They all had a good time.”
— Anne Marie Doyle Library Manager, Burnt Ash Library
“Jenny came to Southborough Library today; the children really enjoyed the story and the activities afterwards. It was a very calm and well presented session. We will definitely ask Jenny to visit us again soon.”
— Jill Crawley, Library Manager