About the Author

Andrew Fusek Peters has been performing and running workshops for all ages since 1987 as well as writing over 70 books, many with his wife Polly.

Andrew uses wild poems, tall tales, didgeridoo, juggling skills and comedy to breathe life into his books and entertain audiences from

KS1 to KS3/4.

Author visits include a performance up to 300 pupils, followed by questions, masterclass and book signing. Each visit is tailored to the needs of the individual school. He has just signed a two book deal for his novel Ravenwood with Barry Cunningham at Chickenhouse {who famously signed J.K.Rowling}. First title out in UK, USA {Scholastic} and Germany in spring 2011.

 

 

Testimonials

"A talented Individual"

The Guardian

"Pure Entertainment!"

The Scotsman

Responses to Andrew’s visits to schools:

"A fabulous performance! Both kids and staff have been talking about it ever since, and the corridors are filled with lounging kids reading copies of Poems With Attitude {no kidding!}. We had a stampede of excited kids claiming their signed copies yesterday, and every book of your has gone out on loan from the library. What better affirmation can you have than that?"

Barber Turner, Librarian, Kings Langley Secondary School

"Thank you so much for your amazing efforts. The whole place was buzzing with poetry and the impact you made will I'm sure be long lasting."

Steve Blackman, Head, Great Alne Primary School

"The issues you discussed were invaluable. Your presentation was the best PHSE session I have ever witnessed."

Jean Smedley, Deputy Head, Streetly School

"Fantastic!"

Veronica Raymond, St Christopher School

"Many thanks for your visit. The children and staff have spoken of nothing else since and you truly inspired us all!"

Lucy Mills, English Co-ordinator, Whitnash Primary School

"A superb day of poetry and musical entertainment!"

Hilary Brimson, Hollywood Primary School, Birmingham

"The most outstanding poet you could get to work with students in school and I recommend him without reservation."

Eileen Armstrong, LRC manager, Cramlington High School

"Thank you for coming to St Giles. You were inspirational! In particular, it was great to have such an enthusiastic male role model for the boys, who weren't overly keen on poetry previously. By the end of our poetry fortnight, there was a real poetic buzz about the place"

Kate Linnel, St Giles CE primary

Publications

Andrew Fusek Peters fiction breakthrough!

Andrew's new novel Ravenwood has just been bought by Chickenhouse in a two book deal, launching as their lead title in spring 2011

and out with Scholastic USA later in the year. Barry Cunningham is very excited about this new fantasy series set in a forest of trees over two miles high.

Also, his lovely new poetry anthology for KS1/Nursery Switching on the Moon, illustrated by the fab Brian Karas is out with Walker/Candlewick in fall 2010.

 

Other Titles Include:

Here's A Little Poem {Nursery/KS1}

Mad, Bad and Dangerously Haddock {KS1/2}

Skateboard Detectives {KS2/3}

Poems With Attitude {KS3/4}

 

Book Reviews:

POEMS WITH ATTITUDE

"It is rare and welcome to find a collection that speaks so directly to teenagers."

The Guardian

"I cannot emphasise how much every school needs this."

School Librarian

MAD, BAD & DANGEROUSLY HADDOCK, the best of A.F.P

"A highly original voice. Fusek Peters never fails to engage. This is a poet who doesn't duck from more serious issues {bullying, weapons of war, death}, but also delights in linguistic twists and turns. Often hard-hitting, sometimes accusingly gentle, here are poems that will touch the heart and prick the conscience. There's also much to entertain and amuse. A very good collection indeed."

Carousel

"Will please his multitude of fans"

Adele Geras, Armadillo

HERE'S A LITTLE POEM

"This lovely book deserves a place in every playgroup and child's library"

Sunday Times, Children's Book Of The Week

"Fabulous!"

Daily Telegraph

 

Booking Information

Home:	Shropshire
Travels to:	UK (depending on distance) and abroad
Prices:	By negotiation according to requirements

Publications by the Author