The Chief's Wedding: National Storytelling Week Event for KS2
2026-02-05 13:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
Live online storytelling | 30 minutes | Free
Designed for KS2 pupils, The Chief’s Wedding is a rich and reflective live storytelling session for National Storytelling Week.
As a chief prepares for his wedding, he dreams of lighting the night sky. After many failures, it is Mudana the firefly — previously dismissed for being small — who offers the solution. Together, the fireflies transform the village with light.
This powerful story explores listening, leadership, collaboration and the value of every voice, offering a strong shared experience and a natural starting point for discussion. Delivered live by a professional storyteller, it fits easily into the school day and requires no preparation.

World Book Day Interview: A.F. Steadman
2026-03-05 09:30 - 10:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-a-f-steadman/
World Book Day Interview: A.F. Steadman
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.

World Book Day Interview: Serena Patel
2026-03-05 10:30 - 11:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/world-book-day-interview-serena-patel/
World Book Day Interview: Serena Patel
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.

The Village of Two Rivers: Earth Day Event for KS2
2026-04-22 13:30 - 13:45 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-village-of-two-rivers-earth-day-event-for-ks2/
Live professional storytelling for Earth Day
This engaging KS2 storytelling session invites pupils into a Himalayan village where inequality has become normalised. While the East side enjoys clean water and good health, the West side struggles with illness and scarcity.
Through the actions of Deeya and Dorji, and the wisdom of Elder Karma, pupils explore what happens when communities move beyond fear and choose to work together. The story gently challenges ideas of “not having enough” and shows how shared action can transform wellbeing for everyone.
Delivered by a professional storyteller, this session supports learning around empathy, social justice, cooperation and global citizenship, with no preparation required.

Building a New Britain: Windrush Day Event for KS1 and KS2
2026-06-22 13:30 - 14:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/building-a-new-britain-windrush-day-event-for-ks1-and-ks2/
Online storytelling | Warm, courageous and age-flexible
The Windrush Generation left sunshine and home behind to help rebuild a Britain they’d never seen. They came with courage, kindness and open hearts, and changed this country forever.
This Windrush Day, we’re bringing their story to life through the power of storytelling. Pupils will discover who the Windrush Generation were, why they came, and what they gave, told in a way that’s vivid, honest and full of heart.
Led by a professional storyteller, this session is suitable for KS1 and KS2, making it ideal for mixed-age assemblies or whole-school listening.

The Cauldron That Died: World Gratitude Day Event for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
2026-09-21 13:30 - 14:00 | https://settlestories.org.uk/whats-on-event/the-cauldron-that-died-world-gratitude-day-event-for-eyfs-ks1-and-ks2/
Live online storytelling | Humorous, inclusive and age-flexible
This classic Nasreddin tale uses humour to explore a timeless idea: gratitude matters more than entitlement.
As Nasreddin outwits his greedy neighbour, pupils learn that generosity should be met with thanks, not expectation. The story encourages reflection on sharing, kindness and how we respond when we receive something freely given.
Led live by a professional storyteller, this session is suitable for EYFS through KS2, making it ideal for mixed-age assemblies or whole-school listening.
