John Dougherty

                           Author, poet, songwriter

 

	"A natural entertainer, with a guitar-strumming comedy routine that would go down well on kids' tv" - Stroud News & Journal What can you expect if John visits your school? Lots of fun, for a start! Not only does John write hilarious books, he's also written a number of very amusing poems and great songs, and he'll probably share some of them with you. You can also expect to get excited about reading and writing. And you can expect him to answer your questions - about writing books, being an author, all kinds of stuff. Not only that - if you've got one of John's books, he'll sign it for you; and if you haven't, you'll get the chance to buy one (or more!). Although John lives in Gloucestershire he's willing to travel quite a distance to visit schools, so if you'd like him to come to yours, start nagging your teacher!   Information for teachers Interested in booking John for a visit? These links will tell you what you need to know   Other information Why book John? Costs Book signings   Formats available Whole-school visits Workshops   Feedback from previous visits From teachers From pupils From Avalanche magazine Professional advice The Society of Authors'  guidelines for arranging an author visit   Additional options Assemblies Your Flexible Friend!   Not just schools... John's more than happy to do other types of visit, too...   How to book a visit Simply email using this contact button to enquire further or make a booking . John is a registered artist with GLOSS, Gloucestershire's Arts in Education Agency, and has been CRB-checked for work in schools. Thanks to Churchdown Village Junior School, Whiteshill Primary School and Amberley Ridge Primary School for the pictures on this and linked pages.