Why Use Us?

“One of my best days as a teacher... looking around the hall at the staff and children enjoying themselves today and thinking...this is why I teach!”

Letter to Michael Rosen from a Primary School teacher in Essex

"After years of organising my own visits I finally handed everything over to Jan and Kate. I wish I'd done it years earlier. It has taken away almost all the hassle… it couldn't get better."

Jeremy Strong

“Thank you so much for making another fabulous, inspiring visit possible. Kit was marvellous… the boys adored the riddles, the poems, the singing and the question and answer session. They were amazed at the fact that no poems were read but were ‘performed by heart’.”

Teacher, Dulwich, London

“Speaking of Books has made my life so much easier. I’ve spent hours on the phone NOT getting through to authors… with you I make just one call – it’s wonderful”.

Librarian, Willesden Green, London

“Peter’s enthusiasm and humour went down a storm… news of the ‘famous author’ spread round the school like wildfire and by the afternoon session, maths teachers had sneaked in to listen! Thank you once again for organising such an excellent day”.

Secondary School English Teacher, North Yorkshire

“The visit was a great success. The children have continued to talk about meeting Chris enthusiastically and parents have told me how keen their children have been to read his books at home.”

Teacher, Essex

“I’ve just met my favourite author. Wow!”

Year Six Pupil, Sussex