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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T130000
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URL:https://burnleywordsfestival.co.uk/events/speak-up-sami-storytelling-w
 orkshop-with-author-shabana-hussain/
SUMMARY:'Speak Up Sami' Storytelling & Workshop with Author Shabana Hussain
DESCRIPTION:\nSami is a quiet boy who does not enjoy going to school\, but 
 things begin to change when a new boy\, Gamba\, joins his class. When Sami
  sees Gamba being teased\, will he be brave enough to find his voice and s
 peak up? Speak up Sami is an empowering story about courage\, kindness and
  friendship. A heartwarming book to enjoy at home or in the classroom\, pr
 oviding opportunities to have meaningful discussions around bullying\, div
 ersity and celebrating differences.\n&nbsp\;\nJoin picture book author\, S
 habana Hussain as she inspires\, entertains\, and educates young ones to b
 e more kind and tolerant\, and guides them to use their voice for good thr
 ough her debut book "Speak Up Sami." There will be an opportunity for Q&am
 p\;A as well as purchasing signed copies of her book.\n&nbsp\;\nThe follow
 -on workshop centered around the themes of bullying and kindness will give
  children the opportunity to discuss the main parts of the story\, reflect
  on what it means to be a good friend\, create their own posters around ki
 ndness\, and showcase their learning.\n&nbsp\;\nAimed at children aged 4 a
 nd over.\n&nbsp\;\nThis session is free to attend/Pay What You Decide but 
 we recommend saving your seat in advance to avoid disappointment! Every ch
 ild who attends will also receive a free copy of one of Shabana's books!\n
 Save your seat in advance by booking here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/
 burnley-words/t-avymnyq\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\nShabana Hussain is a se
 condary school teacher from Lancashire. Passionate about representation\, 
 she writes faith-inspired\, diverse picture books. She hopes her books wil
 l help children feel seen and heard\, make little readers more tolerant of
  each other and spread kindness. When she's not writing\, Shabana  can be
  found doodling\, singing or playing her daff (drum). She may also be munc
 hing on a secret stash of chocolate goodies which she claims fuels her ima
 gination!
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CATEGORIES:books,Children's Event,Workshop
LOCATION:Down Town\,  Charterwalk Shopping Centre (above New Look)\,\, Burn
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