I’ve spent two months teaching memoir writing to students in years 3 to 6. They just wade right inAs a children’s author, I often visit schools for one-off writing workshops or small residencies but rarely do I have the opportunity to work with students over a longer period. It’s expensive to host an artist, and extended projects can disrupt timetables and regular teaching, so they need to be thoroughly integrated.The undertaking of a more comprehensive project is not just beneficial to students. It also shapes the artist. Continue reading...