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Friday, 3rd May 2013
7–11:59pm
St George's Bristol, Great George Street, Off Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR.
The Mozart Question. Michael Morpurgo reads his story about a journalist sent to interview a famous violinist with a fascinating past…
Friday, 3rd May 2013 at 19:00, St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol.
For tickets call 0845 40 24 001 or book online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=STGEORGE&organ_val=23737&schedule=list&perfcode=3062B9&perfsubcode=2013
Saturday, 4th May 2013
6–7pm
Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School, SY3 7BA.
“A Medal for Leroy” is Michael’s new novel, inspired partly by Michael’s own life and partly by the life of an incredible soldier. This event is an opportunity to see and hear one of the greatest children’s writer talk about his work.
Tickets: £5
Saturday, 4th May 2013 at 18:00, at Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School.
http://www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk/#/michael-morpurgo/4573686771
Sunday, 5th May 2013
12:30–4pm
The Croft School.
This is a festival doing Michael Morpurgo Day.
From 12:30 - 14:00, there will be three events themed around Michael Morpurgo’s books: Book-Making Workshop, Puppet - Making Workshop, and Theatre Workshop. At 15:00 Michael will speak about his inspiration and the stories behind his books.
Each event is £10
Sunday, 5th May 2013 at 12:30 - 16:00 (Michael will speak at 15:00), The Croft School.
http://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/michael-morporgo-day
Saturday, 11th May 2013
2–3:30pm
Festival Marquee, Fowey, Cornwall.
Michael Morpurgo will be speaking about his novels ‘A Medal for Leroy’ and “Beauty and the Beast”.
Saturday, 11th May 2013 at 14:00, Festival Marque.
http://www.foweyfestival.com/events/michael-morpurgo-a-medal-for-leroy
Thursday, 16th May 2013
7–8:30pm
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue , Rochester, New York 14618.
Michael Morpurgo has been selected to present the 44th Annual May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. In “War Boy to War Horse,” the award-winning author will talk about his life writing, the journey from being a Second World War baby to becoming Britain ’s Children’s Laureate, and ultimately the success of War Horse on stage and screen. Presented by the Association for Library Service to Children and hosted by Nazareth College and the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association.
A public reception will follow the Lecture, with an opportunity for a meet and greet with Michael. A book sale of his titles will be offered and printed bookplates with his signature will be available.
Thursday, 16th May 2013 at 19:00, The Linehan Chapel on the campus of Nazareth College in Rochester , New York.
Tickets are available by visiting the NYLA Web page at www.nyla.org. On the home page, select the “May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture” link from the calendar listing. The link, “Ticketing Procedures,” provides directions and a ticket reservation form. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-serve basis and seating is limited in the Linehan Chapel. Seating is general admission and the doors will open at 6pm.
Friday, 17th May 2013
8:30–4:30pm
Holiday Inn Rochester Airport in Rochester, New York.
The 38th Annual Youth Services Section’s Spring Conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Nationally syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson will provide the keynote speech. The luncheon speaker will be award-winning author Margaret Peterson Haddix. This day-long event will include a choice of fifteen workshops for librarians specializing in services for children and teens. In one of the workshop choices, “A Story-maker’s Journey,” Michael Morpurgo will discuss the research he does to develop his historical fiction. His appearance will be followed by a short meet and greet. A selection of his titles will be offered for sale and printed bookplates with his signature will be available.
Friday, May 17th 2013 at 8:30am, the Holiday Inn Rochester Airport in Rochester, New York.
Conference registration includes a continental breakfast, luncheon, and three workshops. Reduced registration fees will be offered for library school students and New York Library Association members in the Youth Services Section and the Section of School Librarians. Members of youth divisions of out-of-state or international library associations may also register at the YSS/NYLA member rates. Rates range from $105 to $150 depending on affiliation and date the registration is submitted. Please see the New York Library Association Web page for details: www.nyla.org. On the home page, select the “YSS Spring Conference” link on the calendar. The complete conference brochure and registration form are PDFs on the YSS Conference page.
Saturday, 18th May 2013
1:15–2pm
Nazareth College, Rochester, New York, USA.
The Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival will celebrate eight years and counting with a line-up of more than 30 American authors with incredible appeal to tweens and teens. It will be a day for teens, but all adult readers and book lovers are also welcome to this free event. Over the years, the attendance has continued to grow, with an average of 3,500 teens, their families, librarians, and school faculty enjoying a day set aside to celebrate authors, books, and fun.
This nationally-renowned festival means lots of fans, great publicity, and “rock star treatment” for all the authors involved. Michael Morpurgo will make a special presentation at TBF from 1:15 until 2 pm Saturday afternoon, followed by a “meet and greet” opportunity. A book sale of his titles will be offered and printed bookplates with his signature will be available.
Saturday, May 18th 2013 at 13:15, Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
This is a free event, but please visit the Teen Book Festival Web page for further information: http://www.teenbookfestival.org/.
Tuesday, 28th May 2013
8–10pm
Salisbury Playhouse - Main House, 87 Crane Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2PU.
Michael Morpurgo will be at the Salisbury International Arts Festival to tell the powerful and deeply moving story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. Morpurgo is joined by acclaimed musicians John Tams and Barry Coope, who accompany him with rousing yet haunting songs specially composed for the National Theatre’s award-winning production of War Horse.
Tickets from £15
Tuesday, 28th May 2013 at 20:00, Salisbury Playhouse - Main House.
For tickets call 0845 241 9651 or book online at https://www.salisburyfestival.co.uk/detail.php?id=20