04 Feb 2026
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Jeffrey Boakye - ex-teacher turned writer, speaker, broadcaster and educator - in a dynamic online workshop to celebrate National Storytelling Week 2026 with your KS3 pupils. This project is supported by Amazon.
What to expect from Jeffrey's workshop
In this online, interactive workshop, we will be uncovering how music and lyrics tell stories that matter with Jeffrey Boakye. We will build lyrics together and explore what songs can tell us about ourselves and the world around us.
How to register for the event
Please complete the online form to register and secure your place on Jeffrey's workshop.
If you are unable to join the Zoom, you can watch the workshop on YouTube here.
About Jeffrey Boakye
Jeffrey Boakye is an ex-teacher turned writer, speaker, broadcaster and educator, with expertise in issues surrounding race, masculinity, education and popular culture. Jeffrey taught English in London and Yorkshire for 15 years and now provides training for educational establishments on race, identity, masculinity and education. He is also Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Manchester’s Institute for Education, has eight published books and hosts BBC Radio 4’s Add to Playlist. He received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Leicester in January 2023. Jeffrey is also a primary school Governor, a proud Patron of The National Association for Teaching of English (NATE) and an Ambassador of The PTI.
About National Storytelling Week 2026
National Storytelling Week 2026 is a celebration of oral storytelling, reading and writing for pleasure. At a time when young people’s writing and reading enjoyment levels are at their lowest, National Storytelling Week has never been more important. This project is supported by Amazon.
Part of the National Year of Reading 2026
This year, National Storytelling Week will be the first 'Go All In Together' moment for the National Year of Reading. These moments are live events for schools and settings to celebrate reading and literacy, together across the UK.