My names is George Kirk, I've been an award winning writer for a year, a primary school teacher for 15 years and a story lover forever!

On Friday November the 16th I will be giving up my usual lessons and instead running a Marathon Storytime session in the library of St. Mary's CEP School Rawtenstall. From 8.30 in the morning until 12 noon I will tell tales to entertain, amuse, shock, surprise and inspire children from 3 to... well there's no age limit on enjoying stories is there?

Every child in the school will have a chance to take part and donate, as well as parents, siblings and other friends form our community 

To support Children in Need I intend to make full use of not only my own resources but also those of the school and local library. I hope to raise awareness of the imporatance of literary enjoyment in childhood and the need for books to be readily available to all. If you feel strongly that quality stories, a fulfilling childhood and an education for life go hand in hand please donate whatever little (or lot) you can.

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So please dig deep, donate now then go and read a book.