On Monday 23 March, Chris Powling, children's author and broadcaster, is giving a lunchtime seminar on ways to develop children's literacy skills and love of reading.
Chris Powling was born in 1943, in south London, where he still lives. He’s taught at all levels in the state school system, from infants to postgraduates, and for ten years was headteacher of a London primary school.
Throughout his career, Chris has had a rich and diverse involvement with children’s books – as a critic for national journals and newspapers and as a broadcaster for the BBC and various independent radio stations.
He was the editor of Books For Keeps from 1989 till 1996 when it won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children’s literature, and has served on numerous prize committees. Currently, he is adult-books editor for Classic FM where he presents a monthly review on the programme Classic Newsnight.
Since 1996, Chris has been a full-time writer and broadcaster. He’s the author of more than sixty books, both fiction and non-fiction, mainly for the 3-12 age range. His best-known titles include The Mustang Machine, The Phantom Carwash (a runner-up for the Smarties Prize), The Conker as Hard as a Diamond, Sharks and, with illustrator Scoular Anderson, the Harry books for the popular Jets series
Who is it for:
This event is free and open to anyone with an interest in the subject, such as:
- Existing Reading Partner volunteers
- People interested in becoming a volunteer
- Parents keen to support their childrens' literacy at home
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: Lloyd’s, One Lime Street, London
Buffet lunch included
RSVP: If you would like to attend you can book your place by emailing Hannah.Payson@lloyds.com or call +44 (0)20 7327 5484.
