Kenneth Steven- Scottish author - poet, children's writer and novelist

Kenneth is a widely published children's author, poet and novelist with some 20 titles behind him. The most famous work of this picture book author is The Sea Mice and the Stars, which has been published in 12 countries and came runner-up in the Royal Mail Awards. Steven's first collection of children's poetry, Imagining things, was published a couple of years ago by Lion Hudson. A first novel by Kenneth, for 8-12 year olds appeared last summer from Argyll in Scotland; this was BRAW's Book of the Month in the autumn. This and most of his other writing is inspired by nature and the outdoors.

Kenneth works for Live Literature Scotland.

Publications include:

Poetry:

• Remembering Peter
• Splinters
• The Missing Days
• Iona
• Of Roman and Pearl
• Wild Horses
• Columba

Children's Books:

• The Boy and the Blue Balloon
• The Bearer of Gifts
• The Song of the Trees
• The Lord's Prayer
• The Raven's Tale and Other Stories
• The Sera Mice and the Stars
• The Dragon Kite
• Imagining Things

Visits include:

• Story telling sessions (30 minutes)
• Readings
• Talks
• Creative writing workshops
• Poetry readings/workshops

Kenneth will run one-off events or stay for a few days as a writer in residence. The latter will involve Kenneth having an intensive five day residence. In this time group work will be carried out with children at all stages. Kenneth will also give a reading during the course of the week and give talks to literary societies or library groups. A programme will be designed to suit each individual school.

"It was a pleasure to have you with us at Harrow over the last week. Thank you so much for all the thought and care you put into the lessons with the boys. The feedback from them has been very positive."

Martin Amherst Lock - Harrow School