Adam Bushnell
Adam Bushnell is a published author and storyteller. Previously a teacher, he worked in the
He is the author of four publications called ‘Snakes Legs and Cows Eggs’, ‘Donkeys Wings and Worms Stings’, ‘Fishes Claws and Dinosaurs’ Paws’ and ‘The Dead Storytellers’. He has also recorded audio versions of these books and has four more books due for release throughout 2009 and 2010.
He is a full member of the Society of Authors, Society for Storytelling, National Association of Workshop Providers, Speaking of Books and Equity. He is featured as a recommended author and storyteller on the ‘Reading is Fundamental’ and the ‘National Centre for Language and Literacy’ databases. His books are also on the Boys Into Books recommended reading list. He is the Cultural Ambassador for Gateshead Council and takes part in voluntary work for several children’s charities including Young Enterprise, Education Business Connections and Future Business Magnates.
Workshops and performances
Adam works with all ages and runs sessions from whole school assemblies to small group creative writing workshops.
Here are some examples of the services offered:
Inspiring love of stories
Oral storytelling master classes
Using stories/props/artefacts/images etc to inspire creative writing
Story Character workshops
Tag team storytelling
Story planning and storyboard workshops
Freelance writing
Drama workshops
Painting/Pastel/Pencil activities
Illustration/Cartoon techniques
Feedback
Here are some comments from teachers and children:
“Outstanding.” OFSTED
“Excellent.”
“Strongly recommended.”
“Stunning.”
“Inspirational.”
“The best workshop we’ve ever had in school.” St Godric’s RC School
A variety of other references can be read on the website:
Book list
Snakes’ Legs and Cows’ Eggs, Donkeys’ Wings and Worms’ Stings, Fishes’ Claws and Dinosaurs’ Paws, The Dead Storytellers.
