Do your pupils like books?
Do your pupils like Greek myths?
Do your pupils like getting dressed up?
Do your pupils like lols*?
*Lols not contractually guaranteed
Then why not book me for a school visit?
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I have a blast visiting schools with my Greek-myth inspired assembly and story-writing workshops.
I'm available for in-person visits in the North East of England, and further afield with travel and accommodation.
My writing is aimed at 8-11 year-olds, so my workshops are best suited to KS2 pupils, although KS1 pupils are more than welcome to join my assembly.
If you're interested in having me at your school/library/festival/space-station, please get in touch with me at teavaughan@gmail.com and I am happy to discuss any requests.
IN PERSON VISITS
I'm available for full-day visits and half-day visits.
Full-day visits include an interactive assembly all based around Greek myth and how it has inspired me. It includes a reading, an introduction to my books, an interactive Greek myth quiz (complete with Greek-god fancy dress) and an author Q&A.
This is followed by three 45-minute interactive workshops with individual classes, where we work together to come up with ideas and turn them into stories.
Half-day visits include my interactive assembly and one workshop of up to an hour.
All of this can end with a book signing, working with a local bookshop so pupils have a dedicated copy of my books to take home.
Prices:
£350+VAT for a full-day visit, plus travel charged at 45p a mile.
£250+VAT for a half-day visit, plus travel charged at 45p a mile.
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TESTIMONIALS
"Tom visited East Sussex as a shortlisted author for the 2025 East Sussex Children’s Book Award. Tom is an engaging author and a really great performer! His school visit combined facts about Greek myth with unbridled fun! There were quizzes, dressing up and “its behind you!” pantomime! Tom spent time at the end of the session signing his books, giving autographs and really listening to the children. I would thoroughly recommend you read Tom’s books and get him to your school to inspire the next generation of storytellers."
Henry Young, Public Services Librarian, East Sussex County Council
When Tom Vaughan came to visit St Mary's Primary, Pulborough, we had no idea that we would end up becoming authors in the making ourselves! Together, we designed a crazy bad guy and Tom inspired us all to go away and get writing. It was brilliant to hear about the process of writing and amazing to see an ACTUAL person who has written ACTUAL books! Some of our aspiring writers even got to share their ideas with Tom. What a fantastic experience - thank you Tom."
Seren Hatcher, Deputy Headteacher, St Mary's Primary School, Pulborough
"I can thoroughly recommend a visit from Tom; he was engaging and funny! The class loved creating their own Supervillains, as well as having the opportunity to ask questions about the book and the writing process."
Jane Atkin, KS2 Lead, West Hill Primary, Wandsworth
"Tom was a wonderful visitor to our school. He inspired and entertained our children across the whole primary age range, telling the story of his journey towards publishing his first book, 'Bin Boy', bringing to life his cast of exciting characters and their adventures. In sharing extracts from his book, the children were encouraged to consider their own roles as readers and how this might influence their own approach to writing. Following his presentations to the individual classes, Tom spent time with the children discussing his writing and signing personal copies. This was such a treat for all the children."
Samantha Rudge, Head of English, St Christopher's The Hall School, Beckenham
