Excitement filled the air as our Year 5 and 6 students gathered for a special visit from the acclaimed children’s author, Michelle Harrison. Known for her spellbinding books, including A Pinch of Magic and The Thirteen Treasures, Michelle captivated the students with her engaging assembly, offering a fascinating glimpse into her world of storytelling.

She shared insights into her writing journey, revealing the inspirations behind her books and characters. Michelle spoke about the importance of imagination, perseverance, and creativity in storytelling, leaving the students motivated to explore their own writing potential.

One of the highlights of the assembly was when Michelle read a short extract from her latest book, Twice Upon A Time. As she brought her characters to life with expressive reading, the students sat mesmerised, hanging onto every word. She also shared some behind-the-scenes stories about her writing process, from initial ideas to final publication, giving the children a deeper understanding of what it takes to be an author.

After the assembly, students had the wonderful opportunity to meet Michelle in person for a book signing. Michelle took the time to chat with each student, answering their questions and encouraging them to keep reading and writing.

The visit from Michelle Harrison was truly inspiring. Her words ignited a passion for storytelling in our students, many of whom left the event feeling inspired to write their own magical tales.

We are incredibly grateful to Michelle for taking the time to visit our school and share her love of literature with us. We look forward to welcoming more authors in the future and continuing to nurture a love for reading and writing in our students!