Since publishing She’s Beautiful Inside & Out, I have had the privilege of visiting schools, meeting young readers, participating in literacy events and sharing my journey as an independent author. My sessions are designed to be engaging, educational and memorable, encouraging children to believe in themselves and the power of their own stories.Whether I am reading from my book, leading a creative workshop or speaking about my journey from a child who spent her lunch breaks in the library to an internationally travelling author, every visit is tailored to inspire and empower young minds.
Author Reading & Storytelling Session
An interactive reading of She’s Beautiful Inside & out, followed by discussion and student participation.
Children explore themes of confidence, self-belief, kindness and positive affirmations while engaging directly with the author.
• Duration: 45-60 minutes
• Suitable for: Early Years, KS1 and KS2
Author Talk: My Journey to Becoming an Author
An inspiring presentation sharing my journey from a young reader with big dreams to becoming a published author, illustrator and entrepreneur.
Topics include:
- Creativity and storytelling
- Building confidence
- The publishing journey
- Following your dreams
- Resilience and perseverance
• Duration: 30-60 minutes
• Suitable for: KS1, KS2 and Secondary students
Creative Illustration Workshop
A hands-on workshop introducing children to illustration, character creation and visual storytelling.
Students learn how illustrations help bring stories to life while developing their own creative ideas.
• Duration: 60-90 minutes
• Suitable for: KS1 and KS2
Literacy & Confidence Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to encourage reading, writing, self-expression and confidence-building through creative activities.
These sessions can be customised to support literacy-focused school events, reading weeks and World Book Day celebrations.
Book Fairs, Literacy Events & Special School Days
Available for:
- World Book Day events
- Reading celebrations
- School book fairs
- Literacy festivals
- Literacy events
- Community events
Book signings can be included upon request.
Nova-Reign Educational Resources
Alongside my author visits, I have created Nova-Reign, a growing collection of educational resources designed to make learning engaging, accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
Schools can also enquire about Nova-Reign workbooks and educational materials during bookings.
To enquire about availability, fees or discuss a tailored visit for your school, please get in touch.
Email: Contact@merlynnewrites.com
When contacting me, please include:
- School or organisation name
- Preferred date(s)
- Location
- Age group (s)
- Number of students
- Type of session requested
I look forward to helping create a memorable experience of your students.
Merlynne Tuwizana 