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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

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Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

WELCOME CONTENTS

Welcome

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Your questions answered

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Programme at a glance

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Thursday 22 May – Key Stage 2

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10am events

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11.15am events

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1pm events

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Friday 23 May – Key Stages 3 & 4

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10am events

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11.15am events

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1pm events

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Booking form

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Welcome to the Hay Festival’s Schools Programme

We are delighted to announce the 2014 line-up of top writers taking part in our programme of free events for schools in Powys and Herefordshire. On Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May we will again welcome thousands of children onto our Dairy Meadows site on the edge of Hay. Pupils and teachers can get involved in a wide range of events, exploring many subjects and themes and offering pupils the opportunity to meet a variety of experts. This year’s programme will cover major curriculum subjects including English, Literacy, Maths, History, Poetry and Science. Meet some of the UK’s top writers and hear them talk about their work and inspiration. They will all be signing books in the Hay Festival Bookshop after their events. Pupils can also watch one of Into Film’s excellent films. Bring a packed lunch and picnic in our beautiful gardens. We hope that your Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 pupils will be inspired and enthused by the programme and we look forward to welcoming you on site, whether you are an annual visitor or it is your first time joining us. Nessie Mason Hay Festival Schools Programme [email protected] | 07976 700 457

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Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

YO U R Q U E S T I O N S A N S W E R E D

‘ The children have displayed a new-found enthusiasm for the books they heard about.’ Teacher, Clyro School

Why are the events free? Our Schools Programme is completely funded by the Festival, as part of our ongoing commitment to education and the local community. We ask Independent schools to make a small contribution of £5 per pupil for the day that they attend. How do I book tickets? All bookings are handled by [email protected]. You can request tickets by submitting the supplied booking form via post or email. Bookings will be dealt with in order of receipt. Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 4 April 2014.

Are the events accessible? Yes, our venues are wheelchair-accessible and have infrared audio loops for students with hearing difficulties. We can also provide a palentypist or British Sign Language interpreter, given advance notice.

Do we need to prepare the pupils? Your pupils will get far more out of their visit if they have had the chance to read some of the books by the authors they are going to hear speak. They will know what questions they want to ask and be much more engaged with the event. We will send out a book pre-order form at the end of April. Our Hay Festival bookseller will help with discounted book orders to schools. Please contact either Gareth Howell-Jones on [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.

Can we bring packed lunches? Yes, there is plenty of space on site for pupils to relax and enjoy themselves during the lunch break. In the event of rain, everyone will stay dry inside the tents.

Can the pupils bring their own books to be signed? Pupils are welcome to bring their own books to be signed by the authors. It makes the authors feel really appreciated. The Festival Bookshop will also have books by all the authors appearing at the festival on sale. To help prepare pupils before their visit, schools can arrange to buy books in advance at a discounted rate – contact Gareth or Nessie (see above) to arrange.

Where should we park? The festival has parking on site for cars and minibuses. Please mark on your booking form if you need parking during your visit. Coaches can pull into the layby outside the festival site on the Brecon Road for dropoffs. Should coaches need to remain in Hay for the duration of your stay there is coach parking available in the public car park in central Hay. Coaches should arrive at least 20 minutes before your first event.

Can we go to more than one event? You can attend as many events as you wish, as long as there is space available.

Is there anywhere we can buy tea and coffee on site? The Friends Café will be open throughout the two Schools Programme days, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks.

Is it safe to bring a large group of children to the festival site? Yes, the site is designed for safety and comfort. Each school will be greeted as they arrive on site and guided to their first venue. Festival staff will be on hand throughout the day to answer any queries you may have. The site has full security, with a comprehensive lost child procedure.

What is Into Film? Into Film is an education charity that seeks to put film at the heart of children and young people’s learning and cultural experience. Into Film’s ambitious UK-wide programme provides 5–19-year-olds with unparalleled opportunities to see, think, make and imagine, contributing to their educational, cultural, creative and personal development. Into Film incorporates the legacy of two leading film education charities, First Light and FILM CLUB. To find out more and get involved please visit www.intofilm.org.

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P R O G R A M M E AT A G L A N C E ‘ Thank you for a well-organised teacher- and child-friendly day.’ Teacher, Clyro School

THURSDAY 22 MAY 2014 10am to 10.45am

James Carter

Sarah Lean

Rob Eastaway

Into Film

11.15am to 12pm

Henry Winkler

James Carter

Once Upon An If

The Secret of Kells

12pm LUNCH to 1pm

1pm to 1.45pm

Thomas Williams

Sarah Lean

Rob Eastaway

FRIDAY 23 MAY 2014 10am to 10.45am

Lucy Christopher

Robert Rigby

The If Odyssey

Into Film

11.15am to 12pm

Steven Camden

Phil Earle

Henry Winkler

Private Peaceful

12pm LUNCH to 1pm

1pm to 1.45pm

James Holland

The Science of Dr Who

Karen Foxlee

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Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

T HU R S DAY 22 M AY – K EY STAG E 2

10AM POETRY WITH JAMES CARTER

10AM SARAH LEAN

James believes there is a magic wood – your imagination – which takes things from your life, things you’ve done, seen, daydreamed, remembered – and turns these into poems. Of the poems in his latest collection Journey To The Centre Of My Brain, ‘Gorilla Gazing’ began when a gorilla at London Zoo stared at him. ‘Simply Starlight’ was inspired by a Christmas episode of Doctor Who. James’ favourite animals are those mystical creatures, wolves, and he finally got to write about them in ‘The Wolf Outside’.

From the author of the bestselling A Dog Called Homeless comes a brand new adventure called Hero, about a little dog with the heart of a lion. Sarah is a World Book Day author for 2014 and her World Book Day story features the same little dog – Jack Pepper.

Catching an idea when it comes, James believes, is essential. This is why he has an envelope in his pocket at all times. Always listening to music, James feels that songs are like little poems wrapped up in music. Reading is something that he has always been mad about. As a boy he loved comics and Tintin books. James visits his local library at least three times a week to get his weekly pile of poetry books, novels and picture books. James is and always has been a word nerd – and as a writer he believes that poems are the most fun you can have with words. Focus: English, Poetry, Literacy Resources: www.jamescarterpoet.co.uk Booklist: Grrr!, Journey To The Centre Of My Brain

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In Sarah’s session she will talk about why animals (especially dogs) are so important in her fiction, and she will get you thinking about how to write a story yourself – developing characters and plotting. ‘Beautifully written and moving without being mawkish. A talent to watch.’ The Bookseller Buyers Guide ‘Touching, reflective and lyrical.’ Sunday Times, Culture ‘Sarah Lean’s graceful, miraculous writing will have you weeping one moment and rejoicing the next.’ Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan Focus: English, Literacy, PSHE Resources: www.sarahlean.co.uk Books: A Dog Called Homeless, Hero, and World Book Day book Jack Pepper

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Thursday 22 May 2014 – Key Stage 2

10AM ROB EASTAWAY – MATHS & MAGIC

Rob Eastaway is one of the UK’s leading popularisers of maths and the author of numerous books including the best-selling Why Do Buses Come In Threes? and Maths for Mums and Dads. He is a Director of Maths Inspiration, whose lecture shows reach nearly 15,000 young people each year, and he is regularly to be heard on BBC Radio talking about the maths of everyday life. Focus: Maths Resources: www.robeastaway.com Books: Why Do Buses Come In Threes?, How Many Socks Make A Pair?, Maths for Mums and Dads

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

10AM–12PM INTO FILM: THE SECRET OF KELLS

The film will be introduced by a BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) Examiner and it will be followed by an interactive discussion, in which children can raise questions about the film and its content. A world away from the showboating of most modern CGI blockbusters, this enchanting Oscar-nominated animation is a triumph of innovative hand-drawn techniques. The story begins in medieval Ireland, where 12-year-old Brendan embarks on a daring quest to defend his homeland against Barbarian invasion. To do this, he must find the crystal which will complete the Book of Kells – a legendary illuminated manuscript. This sets the scene for a magical adventure, during which Brendan must face Vikings and dangerous mythical beasts, while finding his way through an enchanted forest. Rating: PG (suitable for 7+ years) Duration: 75 minutes Focus: Film Literacy Resources: www.intofilm.org

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Thursday 22 May 2014 – Key Stage 2

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

11.15AM HENRY WINKLER & NICKY COX

11.15AM POETRY WITH JAMES CARTER

The My Way! Tour with First News children’s newspaper Henry is author of the Hank Zipzer novels about a boy with dyslexia, based on Henry’s own childhood and the difficulties he faced (now in a CBBC TV adaptation). Did you know that one out of five children have some sort of learning challenge that makes some stuff hard at school? This has nothing to do with how smart they are. It’s just that people’s brains are wired in different ways and we don’t all work in the same way. My Way! wants to get people talking about and understanding how every child learns differently and how every child can succeed in their own way.

James believes there is a magic wood – your imagination – which takes things from your life, things you’ve done, seen, daydreamed, remembered – and turns these into poems. Of the poems in his latest collection Journey To The Centre Of My Brain, ‘Gorilla Gazing’ began when a gorilla at London Zoo stared at him. ‘Simply Starlight’ was inspired by a Christmas episode of Doctor Who. James’ favourite animals are those mystical creatures, wolves, and he finally got to write about them in ‘The Wolf Outside’.

Henry tells us how he found maths hard, reading hard, spelling hard but how he was great at lunch! How he could eat a tuna sandwich better than anyone else in his class. And yet, despite his learning challenges, he managed to find his own way to succeed to become a famous actor, director and author. This is guaranteed to be a highly engaging and inspirational session. Henry is probably most famous for his role as the Fonz in the 1970s US sitcom Happy Days. Nicky Cox is editor of award-winning children’s newspaper First News, which is read by more than one million children a week. Focus: English Literature, Personal Development Resources: www.firstnews.co.uk/microsite/my-way Books: The Hank Zipzer series PAG E 1 2

Catching an idea when it comes, James believes, is essential. This is why he has an envelope in his pocket at all times. Always listening to music, James feels that songs are like little poems wrapped up in music. Reading is something that he has always been mad about. As a boy he loved comics and Tintin books. James visits his local library at least three times a week to get his weekly pile of poetry books, novels and picture books. James is and always has been a word nerd – and as a writer he believes that poems are the most fun you can have with words. Focus: English, Poetry, Literacy Resources: www.jamescarterpoet.co.uk Booklist: Grrr!, Journey To The Centre Of My Brain PAG E 1 3

Thursday 22 May 2014 – Key Stage 2

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

11.15AM ONCE UPON AN IF

1PM THOMAS WILLIAMS – VIKINGS

Peter Worley – The Philosophy Shop In his brand new storythinking handbook, award-winning author Peter Worley provides a comprehensive guide to everything a would-be storyteller needs, including how to bring a story to life, tips on how to memorise a story and improvise descriptions, and techniques for using tone, movement and timing to engage and involve the children in your class.

‘Long ago, in the days when dragons could still be found, there lived a Viking king. He was fierce and warlike, brave and strong, cunning and cruel. His name was Harald Hard-ruler, and his name was feared wherever it was heard. But it was not always so...’

Once Upon An If also comprises a treasury of stories, new and old, written especially to get a young audience thinking actively about the deeper issues that lie behind and within the tales. Guidance notes, lesson plans and activity questions are included with every story and there is a companion website including extra resources to use on your interactive whiteboard. Once Upon An If draws on Peter’s ten years of experience as a philosophy teacher, trainer and storyteller to help any teacher place stories and storytelling where they should be – back at the heart of teaching.

Thomas Williams is the Project Curator for the major new Vikings exhibition at the British Museum. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Viking life and his fascinating work with the British Museum, he will tell the story of King Harald and the last Viking adventure, the subject of his new book, using images from the Vikings exhibitions. There will be time for questions following the session. Focus: History, English Resources: www.thebritishmuseum.academia.edu Books: The Tale of King Harald: The Last Viking Adventure

Focus: Philosophy, Learning Competencies, Myth & Legend, English Literature Resources: www.philosophy-foundation.org/resources/ philosophyfoundation-publications/the-philosophy-shop Books: Once Upon An If, The If Odyssey PAG E 1 4

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Thursday 22 May 2014 – Key Stage 2

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

1PM SARAH LEAN

1PM ROB EASTAWAY – MATHS & MAGIC

From the author of the bestselling A Dog Called Homeless comes a brand new adventure called Hero, about a little dog with the heart of a lion. Sarah is a World Book Day author for 2014 and her World Book Day story features the same little dog – Jack Pepper.

Rob Eastaway is one of the UK’s leading popularisers of maths and the author of numerous books including the best-selling Why Do Buses Come In Threes? and Maths for Mums and Dads. He is a Director of Maths Inspiration, whose lecture shows reach nearly 15,000 young people each year, and he is regularly to be heard on BBC Radio talking about the maths of everyday life.

In Sarah’s session she will talk about why animals (especially dogs) are so important in her fiction, and she will get you thinking about how to write a story yourself – developing characters and plotting. ‘Beautifully written and moving without being mawkish. A talent to watch.’ The Bookseller Buyers Guide ‘Touching, reflective and lyrical.’ Sunday Times, Culture ‘Sarah Lean’s graceful, miraculous writing will have you weeping one moment and rejoicing the next.’ Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan

Focus: Maths Resources: www.robeastaway.com Books: Why Do Buses Come In Threes?, How Many Socks Make A Pair?, Maths for Mums and Dads

Focus: English, Literacy, PSHE Resources: www.sarahlean.co.uk Books: A Dog Called Homeless, Hero, and World Book Day book Jack Pepper

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Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

FR I DAY 23 MAY – K E Y STAG E S 3 & 4

10AM LUCY CHRISTOPHER – THE KILLING WOODS

Lucy Christopher is a British/Australian author best known for her YA novel Stolen, which won the Branford Boase Award 2010 in the UK, and the 2010 Gold Inky in Australia. Her second book, Flyaway, was shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards 2010. Lucy was born in Wales but grew up in Australia, living in Melbourne from the age of nine until she completed her degree at Melbourne University. She has an MA in Creative Writing MA from Bath Spa University, where she has lectured on the creative writing courses. She has a particular interest in how wild places are represented in Australian fiction. Lucy’s latest book, The Killing Woods, is a tense psychological thriller which is described by the author as ‘a story about making the darkness visible – those dark places inside of us and out in the world too.’ Lucy is a highly engaging and interesting speaker, who will offer invaluable insight into the creative writing process. Focus: English Literature, Creative Writing, Australian Culture Resources: www.lucychristopher.com Books: The Killing Woods

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10AM ROBERT RIGBY – THE EAGLE TRAIL

It is WW11, in German-occupied Antwerp. When 16-year-old Paul Hansen’s father is shot he learns that his parents are part of a group of resistance fighters. In a desperate fight for survival Paul has to flee Antwerp, travel south through France and across the Pyrenees into Spain, and from there to England, and freedom. This is a tense, hugely compelling tale of bravery and betrayal. Robert is committed to encouraging young people to enjoy reading and gain confidence in their own writing skills. He works extensively in schools throughout the UK, giving talks and leading reading and writing workshops. His novels for young people including the best-selling Boy Soldier series of thrillers, which he co-wrote with SAS hero Andy McNab. Robert was the children’s author for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, producing a series of four sporting-themed novels. He also writes for television (Byker Grove), as well as scripts, music and lyrics, most notably, according to the majority of young people he meets on schools tours – for Thomas the Tank Engine! Focus: English, Literacy, History Resources: www.robertrigby.co.uk Books: The Eagle Trail, the Boy Soldier series with Andy McNab PAG E 1 9

Friday 23 May 2014 – Key Stages 3 & 4

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

10AM THE IF ODYSSEY

10AM–12PM INTO FILM: PRIVATE PEACEFUL

Peter Worley – The Philosophy Shop Peter Worley will take his audience on a highly engaging and interactive journey with some of the heroes of Homer’s epic. Along the way, the audience will visit some of the great questions that have absorbed humanity throughout history. The session will include discussion around story and ethical dilemmas and will demonstrate how the dilemmas which faced Odysseus are still relevant in all our lives today. The session is designed to stimulate critical thinking, an essential life skill.

The film will be introduced by a BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) Examiner and it will be followed by an interactive discussion in which children can raise questions about the film and its content.

‘What Peter Worley has achieved with The If Odyssey is nothing short of genius!’ Mark C Blythe, Philosophy of Education teacher & researcher ‘Anything that inspires people to think and to understand how to think is a great boon. This book is just such a boon, and a great addition to the Worley assault on unthinkingness’. Professor AC Grayling, Master of the New College of the Humanities Focus: Philosophy, Learning Competencies, Myth & Legend, English Literature Resources: www.philosophy-foundation.org/resources/ philosophyfoundation-publications/the-philosophy-shop Books: Once Upon An If, The If Odyssey PAG E 2 0

Another First World War tale from War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, this gut-wrenching drama focuses on two brothers, Tommo and Charlie Peaceful, and their journey from the idyllic English countryside to the hell of no-man’s land. There is a terrible injustice at the heart of this story, which has haunted many families in real life: the execution of soldiers for cowardice (a debatable term, as you’ll see). This makes for gripping viewing and carries a genuine emotional impact – you’ll want to know more about this fascinating and tragic issue. Schools can watch this webcast with Private Peaceful actor George Mackay and screenwriter Simon Reade talking about their poignant adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel: www.filmclub.org/behind-the-scenes/details/335/private-peaceful Rating: 12A (suitable for 11+ years) Duration: 102 minutes Focus: Film Literacy, History, Drama, English Literature Resources: www.intofilm.org | www.michaelmorpurgo.com PAG E 2 1

Friday 23 May 2014 – Key Stages 3 & 4

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

11.15AM STEVEN CAMDEN – TAPE

11.15AM PHIL EARLE – THE BUBBLE-WRAP BOY

Born and raised in Birmingham, Steven Camden (aka Polarbear) is one of the most respected spoken word artists in the UK, with a reputation as a storyteller for the 21st century. Polarbear’s work has featured on BBC Radio 1, 3, 4 and 6 and he has performed around the world from Kuala Lumpur to Poland to California. His first novel, the highly acclaimed TAPE, is the story of Ryan and Ameliah, two teenagers. Are they linked by more than voices on a tape?

Charlie’s found his secret talent: skateboarding. It’s his one-way ticket to popularity. All he’s got to do is practice, and nothing’s going to stop him – not his clumsiness, not his overprotective mum, nothing. The BubbleWrap Boy is the brand new book from the award-winning author of Heroic and Being Billy. Phil was a huge hit on the Hay Festival Scribblers Tour earlier this year.

An inspirational session will include Steven performing some spoken word pieces. He will also share his own method of coming up with characters, and encourage the audience to come up with their own in a high energy delivery with plenty of audience interaction. Focus: Poetry, English Literature, Literacy, Learning Competencies, Personal Development Resources: www.harpercollins.co.uk/titles/9780007511204/ tape-steven-camden Books: Tape

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Phil Earle was born, raised and schooled in Hull. His first job was as a care worker in a children’s home, an experience that influenced the ideas behind Being Billy and Saving Daisy. He then trained as a drama therapist and worked in a therapeutic community in South London, caring for traumatized and abused adolescents. After a couple of years in the care sector, Phil chose the more sedate lifestyle of a bookseller, and now juggles a job in children’s publishing with writing. Phil lives in south-east London with his wife and children, but Hull will always be home. Focus: English, Literacy Resources: www.philearle.com Books: The Bubble-Wrap Boy, Heroic, Being Billy, Saving Daisy PAG E 2 3

Friday 23 May 2014 – Key Stages 3 & 4

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

11.15AM HENRY WINKLER

1PM JAMES HOLLAND

The My Way! Tour with First News children’s newspaper Henry is author of the Hank Zipzer novels about a boy with dyslexia, based on Henry’s own childhood and the difficulties he faced (now in a CBBC TV adaptation). Did you know that one out of five children have some sort of learning challenge that makes some stuff hard at school? This has nothing to do with how smart they are. It’s just that people’s brains are wired in different ways and we don’t all work in the same way. My Way! wants to get people talking about and understanding how every child learns differently and how every child can succeed in their own way.

James Holland is an historian of the Second World War as well as a writer and broadcaster. He is well known for writing both fiction and non-fiction and his Dam Busters and Battle of Britain books were bestsellers. He is a fascinating speaker and a genuine expert in his field. You will be informed and enthralled by his session – and he’s bringing along some war artefacts to show the audience. He writes the Duty Calls series for young people.

Henry tells us how he found maths hard, reading hard, spelling hard but how he was great at lunch! How he could eat a tuna sandwich better than anyone else in his class. And yet, despite his learning challenges, he managed to find his own way to succeed to become a famous actor, director and author. This is guaranteed to be a highly engaging and inspirational session. Henry is probably most famous for his role as the Fonz in the 1970s US sitcom Happy Days. Nicky Cox is editor of award-winning children’s newspaper First News, which is read by more than one million children a week.

Duty Calls are blockbusting stories that throw you deep into the heart – and horror – of the Second World War. Set in the Battle of Britain, and in Dunkirk, they are packed with historically accurate and gritty detail. Holland’s interviews with veterans of the Second World War are available at the Imperial War Museum and are also archived on: www.secondworldwarforum.com. Focus: History, English Literature, Creative Writing Resources: www.secondworldwarforum.com | www.dutycallsbooks.com Books: Duty Calls: Battle of Britain, Duty Calls: Dunkirk

Focus: English Literature, Personal Development Resources: www.firstnews.co.uk/microsite/my-way Books: The Hank Zipzer series PAG E 2 4

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Friday 23 May 2014 – Key Stages 3 & 4

Schools Programme: Hay Festival 22–23 May 2014

1PM THE SCIENCE OF DR WHO

1PM KAREN FOXLEE – ON TOUR FROM AUSTRALIA

Mark Brake and Jon Chase Aliens and time machines, cyborgs and Daleks, utopias and killer computers: take a journey through the fantastic worlds of Doctor Who. With raps, facts, and lots of laughs, author Mark Brake and television presenter Jon Chase explore the science and fiction of space, time, machines, and monsters.

The Midnight Dress All her life, Rose Lovell has moved from town to town with her alcoholic father. When they wash up in an Australian coastal sugarcane town, Rose wonders if maybe, finally, things will be different this time. On her first day at school, Rose meets Pearl Kelly, a popular, pretty and lively girl intent on tracking down her long-lost Russian father. She convinces Rose to join in with the town’s annual Harvest Parade, and Rose agrees, despite thinking the whole thing is embarrassingly yokel. She has to find a truly special dress – one that will make it clear she is different to the rest of the girls in this town. And who better to help her than the local eccentric, Edie Baker, who knows all the town’s secrets and whose own family has a rich tapestry of stories, including whispers of witchcraft and murder. Edie agrees on condition that Rose will create the dress with her – a dress woven from scraps and secrets and stories.

Mark has communicated science for NASA, Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum, the BBC (BBC4, CBBC and BBC Stargazing Live), the Royal Institution, the British Association for the Advancement of Science, the British Film Institute, Sky Movies, and the National Science Museum of Thailand. Jon Chase is a science communicator and rapper based in South Wales. He has an intense passion for scientific thinking and believes that knowledge should be made available to as many people as possible. One of his projects was producing a science rap video for NASA about astrobiology. Mark and Jon tour science and literary festivals, schools and communities with their roadshows, including the popular Science of Doctor Who show.

Karen Foxlee was born in Queensland in 1971. After working as a nurse for most of her adult life, she graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a BA in creative writing in 2005. She now lives in Gympie, Australia.

Focus: Science, English Literature, Drama Resources: www.markbrake.com

Focus: English, Literacy Booklist: The Midnight Dress, Ophelia And The Marvelous Boy

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MICHAEL ROSEN

The Hay Library Lecture in association with The Reading Agency

The poet, writer and broadcaster will give this year’s Hay Library Lecture at 2.30pm on Friday 23 May, after lunch on the second Schools Programme day. The event is open to everyone of all ages and is free to anyone who holds a library card. All schools will be most welcome, though places must be reserved (please indicate on the booking form if you would like to attend). Michael’s books are favourites of every classroom and library in the UK and include the famous We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. His latest book is Alphabetical: How Every Letter Tells A Story – a book for everyone who loves words and language.

CREDITS Schools events programmed by Mary Byrne Programme design by Finn Beales Edited by Jesse Ingham Photos © Hay Festival Cover and page 7 photos by Finn Beales Page 5 photo courtesy of The Etherington Bros. Michael Rosen photos by Justin Griffiths Williams

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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME BOOKING FORM Please fully complete and return this form. By post: Nessie Mason, Hay Festival Schools Programme, The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AD By email: [email protected] | Queries: 01497 822 620 CLOSING DATE: Friday 4 April 2014

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