Find out what Anthony Browne has been doing in his role as Children's Laureate
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Anthony at Ivy Road Primary School
Posted Sunday March 28th 2010
by Linda MullenWe’re delighted to welcome Linda Mullen, Literacy Coordinator at Ivy Road Primary School in Forest Hall, North Tyneside, as a special guest blogger.
I was thrilled to be the winner of ‘A Day with the Children’s Laureate’ as a prize in a national competition in the GTC (General Teaching Council) magazine. In preparation for Anthony Browne’s visit to our school, opportunities were developed for all our pupils, from Nursery through to Year 6, to engage in a range of creative activities linked to Anthony’s books.We had a great day with Anthony on Monday 15 March:
Pupils Bethany (Y5), Dylan (Y3) and Megan (Y1) with Anthony and Linda. Dylan thought that Anthony’s illustrations were "extremely bonkers!"Class 3 had a wonderful afternoon playing the Shape Game and showing Anthony a picture book they had made, Silly Milly, inspired by Anthony’s book Silly Billy. Anthony asked to be introduced to each artist and illustrator in turn, which made us all feel very proud.
Together with headteacher Mrs Watts, Anthony presented prizes to all the children who had won a special poster competition.
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Celebrating World Book Day at 10 Downing Street
Posted Wednesday March 10th 2010
by Katherine WoodfineAfter a busy day of events with children in Tower Hamlets, Anthony was a special guest at a reception to celebrate World Book Day at 10 Downing Street!
Anthony went along to the reception with Booktrust staff, as well as Gillian Harris, Head of Tower Hamlets Library Services.
After an introduction from Sarah Brown - who commented on how popular Anthony’s books are with her own children – Anthony spoke to an audience of authors and representatives from the publishing and literature education sector about the power of picture books, and the importance of encouraging children to enjoy reading books of all kinds.
