I am available for school visits, library visits and book festivals and I really enjoy inspiring children and promoting creativity. I work with children from Early years, up to Year 7. I offer various presentations, including interactive storytelling sessions, author talks, creative writing workshops, empowerment (inner superhero) workshops and anti-bullying presentations. Presentations and workshops can all be tailored to meet your organisation’s individual needs, and full day visits are also available, so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
I am DBS cleared and have Public Liability Insurance cover for any work carried out within schools and local authority venues. I am also a member of the Society of Authors.
School Assembly
I talk about how my books began with an idea and I explain the publishing journey that leads me to having a published book in the shops that can be enjoyed by many children. This is usually followed by a Q&A
Early Years and KS1 (30-minute sessions – storytelling only)
- Interactive storytelling session sharing the Dino Clouds Party.
Early Years and KS1 (60-minute sessions – storytelling and craft activity)
- Interactive storytelling session sharing the Dino Clouds Party.
- Age-appropriate creative dinosaur craft activity based on the Dino Clouds Party.
KS2 – 60-minute sessions:
- Presentation about my journey to becoming an author.
- Age-appropriate writing workshops, including character development and creative writing.
- Creative superhero craft activity based on the Big Little Voice books.
- Empowerment workshops.
- Anti-bullying presentations based on Big Little Voice Colours the Grey
Year 7 – 60-minute sessions:
- Presentation about my journey to becoming an author and Q&A.
- Age-appropriate writing workshops.
- Empowerment workshops.
- Anti-bullying presentations based on Big Little Voice Colours the Grey.
Visit Testimonials
Creative Writing Workshops – Teacher Feedback
“I loved the authors enthusiasm and her ideas of how to build characters. We will use aspects of her workshop in our lessons going forward.”
“The author had very good ideas for creating creative characters and her workshops kept the children engaged, interested and involved.”
Big Little Voice “Superhero” Empowerment Workshops – Teacher Feedback
“The author has a very good subject knowledge; she engages extremely well with the children and the topic perfectly complements our PSHE learning.”
“The workshop was very inspiring. The author maintained the children’s focus, involving them in the topic of discussion and allowing them to explore this further through fun activities.”
Anti-bullying Presentations – Teacher Feedback
“The honest account of her experience made the workshop very powerful, and her style was extremely engaging.”
“We loved the author’s authenticity and bravery and being able to talk to us in such an animated and compelling way.”.
“The workshop really supported the work we do in PSHE lessons.”
The anti-bullying workshops have been endorsed by Lauren Seager-Smith, former CEO of Kidscape who said, ‘Children need to be supported to grow in confidence and M.G. Vaciago helps us reach children in new and innovative ways – this is a gift to schools who want to make a real difference.’
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