The Author Visit They Won't Stop Talking About
I've done over 150 school visits. The best bit is always the same — the quiet kid at the back who puts their hand up for the first time.
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.
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— Mrs. Thompson, Year 3 Teacher
“We booked Bernard for Black History Month and the children are still referencing his stories in their writing three months later.”
— Miss Adeyemi, Year 4 Teacher
“The best author visit we've had in five years. He doesn't just read — he performs. The children were on their feet.”
— Mr. Hargreaves, Literacy Coordinator
“Our reluctant readers were the most engaged. One boy who hadn't finished a book all year asked for three of Bernard's titles the next day.”
— Mrs. Osei-Bonsu, School Librarian
Why Schools Choose Bernard
Not every author visit is the same. Here's what makes this one different.
High-Energy Performance
This isn't a reading. It's voices, movement, sound effects, and sixty children roaring like lions. Bernard brings stories off the page.
Authentic Cultural Diversity
Ghanaian heritage, Twi language, Kente cloth, Adinkra symbols. Not a lesson about diversity — a lived experience of it. Sessions draw from Ghana, Nigeria, and the wider West African storytelling tradition — tailored to match your school's community.
Curriculum-Aligned
Sessions support English (creative writing, vocabulary), PSHE (identity, belonging), and Geography (West Africa). Ofsted-friendly outcomes.
Measurable Impact
Teachers report increased creative writing output, higher library borrowing, and reluctant readers asking for books by name.
See the Energy
A 60-second clip is worth a thousand words on a brochure.
What Happens in a Visit
Every visit is tailored to your school. But the energy is always the same.
Animated Storytelling
Characters brought to life with voices, movement, and sixty children joining in. Not a reading — a performance.
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.
What a Visit Looks Like
Real schools. Real children. Real 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
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
From £350
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
From £600
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
From £150
Currently booking Autumn 2026 and Spring 2027. Popular dates fill 6–8 weeks ahead.
Bernard visits schools in Ghana, West Africa, and the Caribbean annually (January and July). Multi-school packages available for Greater Accra, Ashanti Region, and beyond — enquire for pricing.
Book a VisitVirtual Visits — International Schools
Schools in the US, Canada, Ghana, Europe, and worldwide can book live interactive sessions via Zoom or Teams. Sessions support literacy, social-emotional learning, and multicultural education objectives across UK, US, and Canadian curriculum frameworks.
🕐 Time Zones
Sessions available 8am–6pm UK time (GMT/BST). That's mornings for US East Coast, afternoons for West Africa, and evenings for US West Coast. We'll find a slot that works.
💰 Pricing
From £150 / ~$200 USD / ~$260 CAD for a 45–60 minute session. Multi-session packages available.
How it works
- ✓Live on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet — works with Chromebooks, iPads, and projectors
- ✓Full interactive storytelling with audience participation (not just screen-sharing)
- ✓Adapted for your curriculum — UK National Curriculum, US Common Core ELA, Canadian provincial standards, or IB
- ✓Follow-up digital resource pack with activities and book list
“We connected from Toronto and the children were glued to the screen. Bernard made them feel like he was right there in the room.”
— Ms. Agyeman, Grade 3 Teacher
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