School Visits

Every year I visit a number of schools in different countries around the world.

I give presentations, talk about my writing, and offer practical advice and inspiration for young writers, in an entertaining session.

I also run workshops for keen writers, or for a fun and educational session there is StorySports, which is a little like theatresports but with writing challenges.

Visits are limited, so if you'd like to apply for a visit to your school please fill out the form on this page.

If you are a student please talk to one of your teachers, or your school librarian and ask them to visit this page.

Preparation for a School Visit

Teachers, if I am due to visit your school, please download and read my information pack, which contains all you need to know to plan a successful school visit.

His presentations are really lively and entertaining but get important messages about reading and writing, but also life, across. They are varied, humorous and move a good speed. He has lots of variety and really keeps the children interested the whole time. Everyone loved the presentations including staff here in both secondary and primary, even the ones that are quite hard to please. He had eight-year-old children sitting for 90 minutes without anyone messing around. No one wanted him to finish.
Richie Stevens, Librarian
The British School in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Fantastic visit. We had our school hall packed - nearly 500 students, and students & staff came away from the visit abuzz. The school library has been denuded of all Brian's books, and teachers are fighting each other for my personal copies to read aloud to their classes. We'd love to have you back.
Sue Jane, Teacher
Raroa Intermediate
Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand

Brian visited our school from March 5-8, 2008 and his visit was a resounding success. We average about four international author visits each school year and Brian’s work with our grade 3, 4 and 5 students stands out. Kids were hooked, as the hundreds of students showing up for the recess time Coca Cola tasting contest and the Story Sports final showed.
Wouter Laleman, Librarian
American School in Japan
Tokyo, Japan

The staff were blown away - what a successful formula you have! They felt it related so well to their literacy programmes and was delivered in such an interesting and motivating manner. For some it has ignited their programme!! They certainly got plenty of ideas which they can use in a variety of ways. We had a line of students clamouring for your books at lunchtime - they were very excited!! Our reserve list is now extensive. I was also approached by several parents who have reluctant readers, mainly boys, who went home fizzing about meeting you and told them all about your presentation. They were very impressed, these students don't usually have much to say. Of course Tara is still grinning from ear to ear and we all look forward to reading her name in one of your new books. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into these presentations, we feel very lucky to have had the benefit of your expertise.
Deb Rees, Teacher
Kaiapoi Borough School
Canterbury, New Zealand

Brian delivered a fantastic programme for our students and I believe they gained tremendously in a very short span of time. His knowledge, sense of humour and enthusiasm combine to be a winning combination. He is well prepared, has great activities and is a great role model for budding authors.
Darren Kerr, Teacher
Masterton Intermediate School
Masterton, New Zealand

Your talk was positively inspirational and your rapport with students exceptional. This author visit will be savoured for a long time to come. I’m sure everyone has been encouraged to reach for the stars.
Teacher
Waimauku School
Waimauku, New Zealand

Teachers were very impressed. Children loved him. I have been here 13 years and would have to say the best author visit as yet.
Teacher
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville, New Zealand

Brian’s engaging presentation has inspired many of our students to write their own original stories with the dream to become a published author.
Teacher
Evatt Primary School
Canberra, Australia

If in Brisbane Australia, you can book visits through Speakers Ink:

I thought his presentation was really inspirational and I am writing my own stories at home now. I find his books really exciting and would like to read some more. Maybe I could be an author one day too!
Beth
The British School in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Your presentation was really funny. I really enjoyed it. You are really good at presenting things in a way that all children can understand.
Isabel
The British School in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Brian Falkner is one of a kind, unusual but funny at the same time. One of the authors that I would read many books of!
Rebecca
The British School in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

The best author ever!
Colin
American School in Japan
Tokyo, Japan

Come back again! You were a great entertainer and I look up to you.
Brooke
Belmont Intermediate
New Zealand