Archive: Jun 2013

Former laureate Morpurgo launches story-telling sessions at islands’ library

28th Jun 2013

Westcountry author and former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo will be the guest at the Isles of Scilly’s inaugural story-telling session at its new library. Year 6 children from St Mary’s and the off islands will be in the audience at the venue on the opposite side of Porthcressa… Read More

A Medal for Leroy Competition – NOW CLOSED

26th Jun 2013

A Medal for Leroy Competition - NOW CLOSED. 'Don’t miss this chance to win 70 copies of Michael Morpurgo’s stunning new book...' Read More

Michael Morpurgo talks to BBC Radio 4 about reading at the inimitable Shakespeare & Company

20th Jun 2013

Recently, BBC Radio 4 investigated the magic of iconic Paris bookshop Shakespeare & Company, including a lovely reminiscence from Michael Morpurgo about his extraordinary experience reading at the bookshop with his wife, Clare. There is something special about a place that’s been devoted to books and reading for… Read More

Busy calendar of events for Michael Morpurgo

13th Jun 2013

July will be a busy month for Michael Morpurgo. On the 6th July, he will be hosting the second literary lunch at the Savoy’s Kaspar restaurant. The event will be perfect for families and will be an occasion to meet Michael and other authors. On the 11th July,… Read More

Michael Morpurgo in conversation with Judith Kerr at Hay Festival

13th Jun 2013

At Hay, Michael began the event by introducing Judith and asking the audience to sing Happy Birthday to her as she will be turning 90 this year. He asked Judith about her early life and they discussed her escape from Germany before reading from When Hitler Stole Pink… Read More

Literary lunches at The Savoy

13th Jun 2013

Michael Morpurgo and his wife Clare invited guests to the first of what is intended to be a series of literary lunches at Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill at The Savoy in London. Carol Hughes read three poems by Ted Hughes, and Natalie Walter read the first chapter… Read More