- JOFFRE WHITE -


AUTHOR AND READING & Writing MOTIVATOR

 
 

“Joffre White is a master storyteller, his books leave you breathless.” - Alexander Gordon Smith, award winning author of The Fury,

The Furnace Series and The Devil's Engine.

Patron of Reading 2017 for

Cirencester Deer Park School Gloucestershire

 

A U.K. Patron of Reading, and a member of the National Association of Writers in Education, he  actively promotes the importance of reading, literacy and creative writing by visiting primary and secondary schools, colleges, libraries and events in the U.K. and delivering his acclaimed, interactive, motivational and inspiring sessions designed to excite and energise young people’s imagination and interest in the power of words.

FOR LITERARY EVENTS

SESSIONS FOR

PRIMARY & PREP SCHOOLS

SESSIONS FOR

SECONDARY  SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

‘I would thoroughly recommend Joffre, his visit was an amazing experience for the children - Truly inspiring!’ Eggbuckland Vale Primary, Plymouth.
‘It was brilliant! The students were enthused and engaged. Excellent research and relevant to young people.’ John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage.

‘Thank YOU for the inspiring sessions - great to witness the birth

of lots of new

writers-in-the-making!’

“He is an inspirational speaker and the students were amazed.’’

‘He kept the children totally engaged, and captivated - They were hanging on every word.’ Midsomer Norton Primary, B&NES.
‘Both students and staff enjoyed it immensely, describing it as one of the highlights of the year.’ Westfield Community School, Yeovil.
‘Exciting and inspirational - As teachers you have given us some great motivational ideas.’ Stalbridge Primary School, Devon.
‘If we tell you that 3 separate classes of Year 8s were enthralled for almost an hour, you’ll understand how magnetic and interesting Joffre's sessions were.’ Cirencester Deer Park School.
Joffre visited St Pauls Primary School, Chippenham and held a hall full of pupils enthralled for a whole hour. His passion and enthusiasm for children's writing is infectious. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any teachers looking to spark creative writing with their class. Geoff Hill, Teacher, year 6
‘What can I say? - the response to your visit has been phenomenal! Never have I had so many teachers, parents and children say so many positive things about an author visit. The enthusiasm you have for writing and the motivational messages you bring about reading are spot on -  and have visibly inspired the children with their own reading and writing.’ Keith Bell HOE, Highfield School, Prudhoe Northumberland

Joffre has now made more than 500 appearances with return visits being requested regularly.

Should you wish Joffre to visit your school,

college, library, or literary event, 

please email him at the address below to receive details.

Contact Joffre by email: joffrewhite@joffrewhite.com

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© Joffre White 2017

A professional author, he has been touring the UK since 2010 taking in venues

across the South West, South East, Midlands, London, and the Home Counties,

featuring on BBC Radio, and appearing at events including,

Appledore Book Festival, Penzance Literary Festival, The Concorde Book Award, Wells Festival of Literature Schools Programme,

Swindon Festival of Youth Literature,

The Earl’s Court Literacy Festival and The Frome Festival.

FOR LITERARY EVENTS

'The results were incredible; from reluctant writers to confident writers pushing their own boundaries.’ Wells Festival of Literature, School’s Programme.

FOR LITERARY EVENTS


http://www.patronofreading.co.uk

‘250 students captivated for an hour - Wow! It clearly had a fantastic impact.’ Abbeywood School, Bristol.
‘Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring day - It has been an incredible day for the pupils and staff alike.’ St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Hertfordshire.

Full DBS & PLI

Member of NAWE & SCBWI