Bookings
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Bookings & Events
0May 24, 2018 by Lydia Syson
Please contact lydiasyson@gmail.com to discuss bookings of any kind. You’ll find more about her work in universities as a Royal Literary Consultant Fellow here and about school visits here
School creative writing workshops at The Wallace Collection can be booked directly with the museum.
Category Bookings | Tags: author visit, book an author, Booking, events, literacy, Lydia Syson, school author visits, school visit
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31st March 2016: Children and Socialism series, Marx Memorial Library, London
0March 8, 2016 by Lydia Syson
New Ways to Tell Old Stories: putting the political into historical fiction for today’s young readers
Lydia Syson and Meirian Jump in conversation at the home of the International Brigade archives.
Lydia, a former BBC World Service radio producer, is the author of three critically-acclaimed novels for young adults. A World Between Us (2012) tells the story of three British volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. Sparked by research into the anthem of the International Brigades, Liberty’s Fire (2015) brings the 1871 Paris Commune dramatically to life for a new generation. That Burning Summer (2013) is set during the Battle of Britain in small rural community where spyfever is infectious and pacifism a dirty word. Lydia and Meirian will discuss hidden histories, unexpected heroes, archives and sources, and the ethics of turning real lives into fiction. All welcome. No need to book. £3 on the door.
March 31st, 2016 7:00 PMMarx Memorial Library
37A Clerkenwell Green
London
EC1R 0DU
United KingdomPhone: 020 725 31485Category Bookings | Tags: Children and Socialism, Historical YA, Lydia Syson, Marx Memorial Library, Pacifism, Paris Commune, political, Spanish Civil War, YA
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Len Crome Memorial Conference 12th March 2016: Women and the Spanish Civil War
0December 22, 2015 by Lydia Syson
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Coming up…
0June 23, 2015 by Lydia Syson
26 June 2015: Carnegie shadowing event at Graveney SchoolCategory Bookings | Tags:
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Spyfever drama workshop
0March 23, 2015 by Lydia Syson
1940. The Battle of Britain is raging in the sky above. Germany could invade any day. It is impossible to ignore the rumble of guns and the rumours of spies and fifth columnists. It was one extraordinary burning summer that changed lives forever.
Find out about the propaganda, pilots, and planes that inspired Lydia Syson’s ‘That Burning Summer’, a novel for teens set in 1940, and take part in a drama workshop led by A Spaniel in the Works exploring life under the threat of invasion.
‘RULE ONE: If the Germans come by parachute, aeroplane or ship you must remain where you are. The order is to “stay put”…’
All ages welcome but most suitable for 9-14 years.
FREE! (a minimal booking fee is charged) Advance reservation here: keep reading
Category Bookings | Tags: Days of Hope, drama workshop, Philosphy Football, Spyfever, WW2
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Privacy Policy
0May 25, 2014 by Lydia Syson
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June 5th 2014: VANGO Book 2 launch and panel discussion
0April 24, 2014 by Lydia Syson
I’m delighted to be involved in this exciting event at Walker Books, organised by IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People, a non-profit organisation (with an official status in UNESCO and UNICEF) representing a world-wide network of people committed to bringing books and children together. It was set up to promote international understanding keep reading
Category Bookings | Tags: Alexandra Strick, Hot Key Books, IBBY, Jane Winterbotham, Outside In World, Sarah Ardizzone, Timothée de Fombelle, Vango, Walker Books, war and books for young people
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28th February 2014: visit to Sydenham School, Lewisham
0November 14, 2013 by Lydia Syson
I’m looking forward to discussingThat Burning Summer, Britain’s Polish allies, the experience of invasion and much more with some of Sydenham School‘s keenest readers. NB This is not a public event, but you can book me for an event by contacting Authors Aloud on 01727 893992 or emailing info@authorsalouduk.co.uk
Category Bookings | Tags: author visits, Authors Aloud, Sydenham School
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9th January 2014: Teenage Reading Group launch
0November 14, 2013 by Lydia Syson
Inspirational writer Sam Osman and I will be at Petts Wood Library from 6.30-7.30 pm to launch Bromley’s Teenage Reading Group on behalf of CWISL. If you’re aged 13-16 and enjoy reading and sharing the books you love, do come along! Meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month. Contact librarian Jenny Hawke on 01689 821607 to find out more.
Category Bookings | Tags: Bromley Library, CWISL, Launch, Sam Osman, Teenage Reading Group
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Channel Radio Competition
0November 13, 2013 by Lydia Syson
Romney Marsh’s 24/7 radio station, Channel Radio, and Kent law firm Gullands are offering a copy of Romney Marsh set THAT BURNING SUMMER in a Twitter competition. Just follow @Gullands_HR_Law with #businessbunker (that’s the name of the programme) and look forward to the announcement of the winner on Tuesday 4th Feb. (Thanks to Amanda Finn!)
Amanda @gullands_HR_law @OI_RoyaCroudace @jododds on #businessbunker show today pic.twitter.com/ljjjHVm8cP
— Paul Andrews (@vanillaweb) January 28, 2014
Category Bookings | Tags: Competition, historical fiction, Romney Marsh, That Burning Summer, World War Two
