Animated Storytelling
Characters brought to life with voices, movement, and sixty children joining in. Not a reading — a performance.
School visits with Bernard
Bring the stories into your school
Storytelling, big questions and a room full of ideas.
I share my stories, explore Ghanaian culture and help children discover the storyteller in themselves. Choose an in-person visit or a live virtual session.
Stories to spark curiosity
Characters, voices and questions that invite children into the story.
Culture to connect with
Ghanaian stories that open conversations about identity and belonging.
Confidence to create
A chance to try ideas, ask questions and tell a story of their own.
What Happens in a Visit
Every visit is tailored to your school. But the energy is always the same.
Creative Writing Workshop
Children write their own stories using techniques from Bernard's books. Even the ones who say they can't write.
Q&A — Ask Me Anything
Writing, Ghana, being an author, why villains are more fun to draw. Children always find the best questions.
Book Signing
Personalised signed copies. The look on a child's face when an author writes their name in a book.
Packages
Choose the format that works best for your school. All packages can be customised.
Half Day
~2.5 hours
Two sessions with different year groups. Animated storytelling, creative writing, and Q&A packed into one morning or afternoon. High energy, no filler.
- 2 sessions (up to 60 children each)
- Signed book for school library
- Teacher resource pack
- Post-visit activity sheets
Full Day
~5 hours
Four sessions across the school day. Assembly, workshops, book signing. Every year group gets a turn. The full experience.
- 4 sessions (up to 60 children each)
- Whole-school assembly
- Lunchtime book signing
- Signed books for library
- Teacher resource pack
Virtual
45–60 minutes
Live session via Zoom or Teams. Good for schools outside the UK, or as a taster before booking in person.
- Live interactive session
- Screen-shared storytelling
- Q&A with students
- Digital resource pack
Tell me your year groups, preferred dates and what you would like children to take away. We can shape the visit around your school.
Need to Share This With Your Head?
A one-page English-language overview of visit formats, planning and enquiries. Share it with the colleague who organises author visits. Prices are quoted individually.
Read online (English)What a Visit Looks Like
Readings, workshops and book signings — including the Afrokidz reading event in August 2026.
See the Energy
Curriculum Links
Every visit supports National Curriculum objectives. Here's what your SLT needs to know.
English
- Creative writing techniques
- Vocabulary enrichment (Twi words, Ghanaian terms)
- Storytelling structure and narrative arcs
- Speaking and listening confidence
PSHE & RSE
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Respect for diversity and difference
- Family structures and traditions
- Self-expression and confidence
Geography & Global Learning
- West African culture, food, and daily life
- Comparing communities in Ghana and the UK
- Understanding cultural traditions and ceremonies
- Maps and locations in Bernard's stories
Diversity & Inclusion
- Reflecting Realities (CLPE) representation
- Black British author role model
- African culture celebrated, not explained
- Books where Black children are the heroes
A few useful answers
How much does a visit cost?
Pricing depends on session length and number of classes. Get in touch and we'll put together a package that works for your school.
Which age groups are visits for?
Animated storytelling, creative writing workshops, and Q&A sessions for KS1 and KS2 (ages 5–11 / Grades K–6). Available across the UK and internationally.
Can we book a virtual visit?
Live session via Zoom or Teams. Good for schools outside the UK, or as a taster before booking in person.
How do we arrange a visit?
Fill in the form below and Bernard will get back to you within 2–3 working days.
Enquire About a Visit
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Not a teacher? If your child's school would love this, share it with their class teacher or literacy lead.
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