Take 10 with Natalie Denny for pupils aged 6-9 (years 2 to 4/P3 to P5)

About Natalie Denny's author event

Teachers and students are warmly invited to join us for this free, online event with author Natalie Denny to mark Take 10.

We would recommend this 45-minute session for students aged between 6 and 9 (Years 2 - 4). At the end of the event, Natalie will lead everyone to #Take10ToRead, so don't forget to have a book handy for some shared or self-led reading, and allow an extra ten minutes.

During the event, pupils will have the opportunity to:

• Hear from Natalie about the inspiration behind the Keisha Jones series
• Join our Acts of Kindness eco-activity, suggesting things we could do to help people and the world around us in the chat box
• Submit questions in the chat box to be answered in a live Q&A session

How to join the online event

This author event will be hosted via Zoom webinar and streamed on YouTube, where you can also access the recording. Simply scroll to the bottom of this page and complete the sign-up form to receive the link to join. If you have any questions about access to the event, please contact the National Literacy Trust at connecting.stories@literacytrust.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you there!

About the author: Natalie Denny

Natalie graduated from The Open University with an open degree which incorporated creative writing, and was runner up in Writing on the Wall’s ‘Pulp Idol’ 2019 competition. She is a writer, activist, tutor and freelance EDI Consultant for Anthony Walker Foundation as well as the Director of Skywriters, an award winning creative education social enterprise that supports individuals, communities and businesses. Natalie’s interests include reading, activism, travelling, live entertainment, and writing poetry and prose.

About the book: Keisha Jones is a force of nature

Brimming with ideas and passion, Keisha’s determined to stamp down injustices and stand up for what she believes … even if it does lead to a spot of trouble!

When Keisha discovers that the trees in a nearby park are going to be cut down to make way for a carpark, the Bee Squad has its next cause. It’s time for some green activism to save the VITs … that’s Very Important Trees!

A funny and timely series featuring a strong, brave-hearted girl, perfect for fans of DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH…, THE QUESTIONEERS and LEONORA BOLT.

What is the #Take10ToRead campaign?

Take 10 is our campaign to increase reading for pleasure by promoting the mental wellbeing benefits of reading. It takes place on 10th October, World Mental Health Day. We've created this event for children to help making reading and books fun and enjoyable and bring the wellbeing benefits of reading to your school or setting. The event is also open to those who are home-educated.

If you work in a school setting, find more Take 10 resources for schools, where you can download our classroom ideas guide which is all about promoting book choice.