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Happy World Book Day! 🎉 Today we have three extraordinary conversations with three extraordinary authors, streaming this morning into classrooms around the world. Which session are you watching? Tell us in the comments 👇
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#fridaystoryclub, coming April 2026 from Settle Stories for schools across the country and wider afield.
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Some stories are too good not to share!
We've been digging through the archives, and honestly? We're a little obsessed.
Because behind every great story is a person, and that's exactly why we do what we do. Settle Stories is built on the belief that storytelling belongs to everyone. From the voices in our own community to those travelling from far and wide, it's the people who make this magic real.
These faces, these moments: this is what it's all about.
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New event alert!
Dave Tonge returns to Settle Stories on Thursday 9th April at 7pm with his show, Beguiling for Beginners.
A celebration of cunning men, cunning women, coney catching, and all manner of counterfeit craftiness.
A lone trickster wanders the road, from town to town, village to village and house to house, wearing many different disguises. Sometimes a priest, sometimes a potter, and sometimes a pedlar of wares. From pots to pardons, potions to pins, he sells them all occasionally, but always he gifts lies. His trade is deceit and he practices his craft upon the foolish, the greedy and the gullible.
If you're in Settle, we'd love to see you in person at The Joinery. Tickets start from £12.50 and are limited. You can find them here: settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/dave-tonge-beguiling-for-beginners-in-person-event/
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Did you miss our How to Find and Tell Your Story workshop in February?
Good news, it's back on Tuesday 7th April! Whether you attended and want to come again, or couldn't make the first one, this workshop is for you if you have ever wanted to unlock the stories that matter most in your life - the ones that shape who you are, connect you with others, and reveal something meaningful about your past and present.
Tickets are still available at early bird prices, but they go fast. Book now to avoid disappointment:https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/how-to-find-and-tell-your-story/ ... See MoreSee Less
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On World Book Day, join Irish author-illustrator Sheena Dempsey, creator of the hilarious Pablo and Splash books, for a fun-filled World Book Day event packed with behind the scenes tips, storytelling and time-travelling penguins!
Sheena moved from Cork to the UK to study illustration and has been making joyful children’s books ever since. In this lively session, pupils will discover what it’s like to both write AND illustrate stories – and how characters grow from a tiny idea into a finished book.
We’ll dive into the adventures of Pablo and Splash, the penguins on a mission for unlimited fishy snacks! When Splash drags her best friend Pablo back to medieval England, they meet sheep, a pig and a very grumpy farmer… but will they find the feast they were hoping for inside the castle?
Expect drawing tips, storytelling secrets, lots of laughs and plenty of chances for children to ask questions.
Perfect for primary pupils who love funny stories, animals and getting creative.
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Settle 2028: Let's Tell Our Story to the World
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This World Book Day, schools can join award-winning children’s author Serena Patel, creator of Anisha, Accidental Detective, for a fun and inspiring World Book Day interview all about her brand-new book from the Pia’s Pet Club series!
Serena grew up loving libraries, mysteries and wonderfully chaotic stories like Alice in Wonderland. Now she writes funny, adventurous stories so every child can see themselves in the pages.
In this lively session, Serena will chat about how she became an author, where her ideas come from, and introduce us to Pia – a girl who loves pets but isn’t allowed one of her own. When Pia tries to prove she can look after a puppy who keeps causing chaos, she and her friends form the Pet Club… but will she ever get a pet of her own?
Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes secrets, and tips and tricks for those pupils who want to become writers themselves. Perfect for primary school readers who love animals, mysteries and stories full of heart.
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This World Book Day, schools can get ready to take flight with bestselling fantasy author A.F. Steadman, creator of the smash-hit Skandar series!
A.F. Steadman was training to be a lawyer when she had a life-changing idea about warrior unicorns, and everything changed. She swapped law for writing, and that idea became Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, a global phenomenon and Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year.
In this exciting World Book Day interview, Annabel will introduce her World Book Day book Skandar and the Secret Element and take pupils behind the scenes of her magical world. Discover the mysterious island where young riders bond with fierce unicorns, learn elemental magic, and face dangerous secrets and epic battles.
Expect thrills, imagination, and lots of inspiration as we explore how stories grow from a single idea into an unforgettable adventure.
Perfect for primary readers who love fantasy, magic, and daring heroes.
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World Book Day is just around the corner. Three author interviews, ready for schools on World Book Day, streamed live for calm and engaging morning activities.
Which authors do you think we're interviewing this year? Drop your guesses in the comments, and we'll let you know if they're correct.
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Time is running out.
The catch-up window for this year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story closes on 28 February. Don’t miss the chance to hear conversations and stories that pause, provoke, and stay with you.
Catch up here: yorkshirefestivalofstory.com/catch-up/
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Some moments only matter if you show up.
This year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story events are available online, but only until 28th February. If you’ve been meaning to watch, or to return to a story that stayed with you, now’s the time.
Watch here: yorkshirefestivalofstory.com/catch-up/
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Loved our National Storytelling Week events?
Imagine that same sense of connection, imagination and shared listening - not just once a year, but whenever your class needs it.
Stories for Schools gives you access to a growing digital library of classroom-ready stories, created to support oracy, literacy and confident listening across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Same quality storytelling. Same values. Ready when you are.
👉 Subscribe to Stories for Schools and keep the story going in your classroom. Email info@storiesforschools.com to find out more.
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✨ TODAY: KS2 live storytelling
The Chief’s Wedding | 1.30pm | FREE
Today’s National Storytelling Week session is for KS2.
The Chief’s Wedding is a powerful story about listening, leadership and how even the smallest voice can make the biggest difference. Thoughtful, engaging, and ideal for older primary pupils.
✨ Live professional storytelling
✨ Rich discussion starter
✨ Easy end-of-day fit
👉 Last chance to book your class in for today: streamyard.com/watch/4wnaMjgRRxf7
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👑 TODAY: KS1 live storytelling
The Princess and the Pea | 1.30pm | FREE
Happening today for National Storytelling Week ✨
Join us live for The Princess and the Pea, a classic KS1 story that opens up gentle conversations about truth, kindness and not judging by appearances.
Perfect for a calm, shared listening moment in the classroom or hall.
✨ Live storytelling
✨ 30 minutes
✨ No preparation needed
Book now and join us at 1.30pm: streamyard.com/watch/MGgxgrQejRcZ
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🐷 TODAY: EYFS live storytelling
The Three Little Pigs | 1.30pm | FREE
It’s National Storytelling Week, and today we’re going live with The Three Little Pigs for EYFS.
A joyful, familiar story about building strong, trying again, and sticking together – brought to life by a professional storyteller and perfect for young listeners.
✨ 30 minutes
✨ No prep
✨ Easy to drop into your afternoon
There’s still time to book your class in: streamyard.com/watch/dipY9TEMypim
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Still thinking about it? How To Find And Tell Your Story is this week.
A practical 2-hour online workshop for anyone who struggles to tell their own stories - in work, interviews or everyday life.
You’ll leave with one story started and tools you can reuse on Saturday 7th Feb, 2–4pm (Zoom)
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Happy National Storytelling Week! 📚✨
This week, schools across the country are coming together through live storytelling: listening, imagining and sharing stories in real time.
Our live storytelling events for schools are happening this week, bringing stories straight into classrooms and assemblies.
👉 There’s still time to get involved. Book your school’s session now: settlestories.org.uk/free-national-storytelling-week-events-for-schools/
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✨ KS2 – The Chief’s Wedding
Thursday 5 February | 1.30pm | FREE live online
A powerful KS2 story about listening, leadership and the value of every voice.
As the chief prepares for his wedding, he dreams of lighting the night sky. After many failures, he finally listens to Mudana the firefly – and together they transform the village with light. A moving story about collaboration, perseverance and being heard.
✨ Thoughtful and inspiring for KS2
✨ Live professional storytelling
✨ Perfect for discussion and reflection
👉 Book this free KS2 storytelling event for your school: streamyard.com/watch/4wnaMjgRRxf7
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👑 KS1 – The Princess and the Pea
Wednesday 4 February | 1.30pm | FREE live online
A beautiful KS1 story about truth, kindness and not judging by appearances.
When a rain-soaked stranger claims to be a princess, the queen puts her to the test with a single pea hidden beneath the bed. This classic tale invites pupils to think about honesty, empathy and fairness, all through shared listening.
✨ Ideal for KS1
✨ Calm, engaging and live
✨ Easy to drop into the school day
👉 Book this free KS1 storytelling event for your school: streamyard.com/watch/MGgxgrQejRcZ
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Tuesday 3 February | 1.30pm | FREE live online
A perfect EYFS storytelling moment for National Storytelling Week.
Join us for a lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs, where straw, sticks and bricks are no match for teamwork and determination. This much-loved story highlights resilience, effort and working together, brought to life by a professional storyteller.
✨ 30 minutes
✨ Live and interactive
✨ No prep for teachers
👉 Book this free EYFS storytelling event for your school: streamyard.com/watch/dipY9TEMypim
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National Storytelling Week is a chance to slow the pace and let story do the work.
We’re hosting three free, live storytelling events for schools, one for EYFS, KS1 and KS2, designed to drop straight into your day with no prep required. Each 30-minute session is calm, engaging and led by a professional storyteller: perfect for assemblies, literacy, or a shared listening moment your class will remember.
📅 3rd to 5th February
🕜 1.30pm each day, live online
✨ Free to attend and age-appropriate for each age group.
Book the free events for your school below:
The Three Little Pigs (EYFS): streamyard.com/watch/dipY9TEMypim
The Princess and the Pea (KS1): streamyard.com/watch/MGgxgrQejRcZ
The Chief's Wedding (KS2): streamyard.com/watch/4wnaMjgRRxf7
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Everyone has a story worth telling. Yes, including you.
Not the polished version or the impressive highlights. The real moments that shaped how you see the world.
Most of us were never taught how to find those stories, let alone how to tell them with confidence. So we stay quiet. We overthink. We assume our stories don’t matter.
How to Find and Tell Your Story is a gentle, practical workshop that shows you how to recognise story in your own life and begin shaping it into something worth sharing.
🗓 Saturday 7 February | 2–4pm (GMT)
📍 Online (limited places)
💷 £15, but early bird tickets are £10 if you book before Saturday 31st Jan.
Early bird tickets are still available, but not for long. If this has been quietly nudging at you, take it as your sign.
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National Storytelling week begins on the 2nd Feb, and we have schools events for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 across the whole week. We would love to see your class there!
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