‘One of the most unparalleled book events of the year!’

John Lloyd, Events Manager, Waterstone’s

Shortlisted for Red House Children’s Book Award 2009

Nominated for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2009

Have the Young Samurai visit your school or dojo:

1. •  Learn what it takes to become a young samurai at the Samurai School;
   

2. •  Witness an authentic samurai sword display;
   

3. •  Listen and watch a dynamic all-kicking, all-punching book reading;
   

4. •  Understand the etiquettes and beauty of Japanese culture;
   

5. •  Visit Japan with a video tour from the author’s research trips!
   

Young Samurai events can be used within the curriculum as an aid to teaching English, History, Geography, Language and PE lessons.

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Chris is now taking bookings for Young Samurai events in 2009 and 2010!

What Events Does Chris Do?

School visits, creative workshops, martial arts talks and demonstrations, book readings, ‘How to be a Young Samurai’ workshop, author and songwriter seminars, festival appearances…

Who has Chris appeared for?

Chris is a regular guest on BBC Radio and has provided workshops and talks for a wide variety of organisations and schools, including:

Sir William Borlase Grammar School, Marlow

Alleyns Private School, London

Holy Trinity Primary School, Guildford

Waterstone’s

Borders Bookstores

WHSmith

Kidz Stuff Festival (see video)

Foster Care Associates (FCA)

Queenswood Private School

Northern Irish Music Industry Convention (NIMIC)

British Academy Of Composers & Songwriters

Guildford Book Festival

Hurst Arts Festival

Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)

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