Very exciting news! The children’s author, John Dougherty, has agreed to become our school’s ‘Patron of Reading’.It is a great new idea that will hopefully get everyone in school reading lots more books!
John Dougherty
John will be visiting the school in a few weeks to work with all the classes. He will also let us know what he's up to by sending us emails and video messages. We will get to find out about the new books he is writing, and what books he loves reading. John also writes lots of poems and songs. You can find out more about John at his website.
Have a look at John's message which is below. If you have any questions, or anything that you would like to say to him, please post in the comments box (make sure you put your first name).
Some of John's books
Dear everyone,
Hello!
I've never been a Patron of Reading before. Not many people have - it's quite a new idea, you know. I suppose that means you've never had a Patron of Reading, either, so it's a new experience for both of us. Well, all of us - I'm assuming there's more than just one of you.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to getting to know you and your school. I've had a look at your book blog, and I hope you'll have a look at my website and maybe read some of my books, so that we'll know a bit about one another by the time I come to visit you. I've got some ideas about how what I can do as your Patron of Reading, but maybe some of you will have some ideas too. Please let me know!
Right - I've got a book to finish writing before the end of the month, so I'd better get back to work. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Very best wishes
John Dougherty
