Paper Dragons – Interactive Assembly or Workshop

Enter the hidden underwater realm of Hok Woh from the magical series Paper Dragons as author Siobhan McDermott explores what goes into creating a fantasy world.

Assembly:

In this one hour collaborative assembly, perfect for ages 7-12, students will get writing prompts to help take moments from their own lives and make them magical – and get a chance to create their very own mythical creature! This will also include a reading from the beloved Paper Dragons title, as well as a Q&A to answer any burning questions!

Workshop – ‘Mixing Myths’:

Dive into the legends that inspired Paper Dragons and create your own remixed myth in this highly interactive workshop – aimed at ages 10-14. Students will learn about narrative structure, the importance of relatable motivation, and develop a reusable framework for future creative writing.

Don’t miss out on these mystical adventures with Siobhan!

Get in touch

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Author: Siobhan McDermott was born in Hong Kong and grew up on a steady stream of stories filled with Chinese legends and Irish folklore. She now lives in the UK and continues to order dim sum in Cantonese tinged with a distinctly Dublin lilt. Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm is her debut novel and was chosen as Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month. Her debut was inspired by moments across her life: from childhood ferry trips between Lantau Island and Hong Kong, to travelling around Taiwan, Italy and Spain.
Book: WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE MONTH In a village above the cloud sea, twelve-year-old orphan Zhi Ging is chosen to become a Silhouette, an apprentice to the immortals. Taken to an underwater realm, she begins her training, competes in thrilling challenges and discovers she can awaken a special sort of dragon. But Silhouettes who fail the challenges seem to be disappearing and rumours are spreading of a growing dark force that threatens her world. Zhi Ging begins to realise that there is so much she has yet to learn about the world of the immortals - and herself. Join Zhi Ging on an incredible adventure to an underwater realm, a floating market and a jade mountain as she journeys to fulfil her extraordinary destiny.
Availability: Dates available across year Open to discussion
Audience: 7-12, 10-14
Event Type: Online
Fees: Via Authors Abroad
Technical Requirements: Screen for powerpoint, cables to connect laptop to screen projector

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