Thu, 01 Feb
|In School
Jasmine Richards - Story ideas and character creation Y5/6
Join Jasmine Richards, celebrated author, editor and founder of Storymix, for a magical workshop that unlocks the power of imagination. Young writers will dive into a world-building adventure, crafting vivid characters and spinning tales that reflect their own experiences.
Time & Location
01 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15
In School
About the Artists & Speakers
Jasmine Richards has worked in children's publishing for 20 years, and was the Lead Editor on the multi-million-copy bestselling series, Beast Quest. In 2023, she received a Special Commendation as Editor of the Year at the British Book Awards. Jasmine has written 15 books for children, including The Unmorrow Curse and The Myth Keeper, and is a screenwriter on Disney's PJ Masks and BBC's JoJo and Gran Gran. In 2019, Jasmine founded the multi-award-winning inclusive fiction studio, Storymix, dedicated to centering children of colour in stories full of joy and adventure. Storymix works with established and up-and-coming writers and illustrators of colour to bring these worlds to life. Storymix projects include Fablehouse, Future Hero, Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the multi-award-winning Lizzie and Belle Mysteries.