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More Than an Author Visit: A Whole-School Impact Day
If you work with students aged 8 to 18 and want to help them feel confident, proud of their heritage, and curious about cultural differences, this author visit is designed for you.
Created by author, educator, and speaker Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori, these visits are designed to empower the whole school community - students, teachers, and parents - and to create an impact that lasts long after the visit.
Schools receive engaging presentations on the themes of Multilingual Superpowers and Intercultural Communication, practical workshops for teachers and parents, and ready-to-use fun teaching material that help continue the message in the classroom and at home. Schools also benefit from discounts on all of the author's books.
Two author visit themes
Author Visit 1: Multilingual Superpowers
This visit helps multilingual students see their languages as a strength rather than something to hide. Through stories, real-life examples and interactive activities, students discover how speaking more than one language can become a real superpower.
This visit is especially suitable for schools with multilingual and EAL students.
Schools choose this visit because it:
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busts myths about multilingualism
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builds confidence in multilingual students
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encourages children to speak and value their home language
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helps students feel proud of their identity
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creates a positive atmosphere around languages in the whole school
Ideal for children aged 8 to 13.
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Author Visit 2: Intercultural Communication
We live in a world where we increasingly study and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. Schools reflect this reality more and more every year. While this diversity is incredibly enriching, it can sometimes lead to misunderstandings between students - and even between students and teachers.
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This visit helps students understand how cultural differences influence the way we think, communicate and interact with others. Through engaging activities and relatable examples, students learn how to communicate respectfully and how to recognise when a behaviour may be rooted in a different culture rather than being intentional.
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This visit is ideal for schools that want to educate globally minded students and prepare them to communicate confidently in an increasingly multicultural world.
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Schools choose this visit because it:
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helps students understand cultural differences in a positive and practical way
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develops empathy and respect between students
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supports PSHEE and identity-focused learning
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prepares students for multicultural classrooms and future workplaces
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encourages confident and respectful communication
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Suitable for children aged 8 to 18 (the presentation is adapted to different age groups)
What is included in the author visit package?
Every author visit is designed to create an impact that lasts well beyond the day itself. In addition to an engaging student presentation, each visit includes workshops for parents and teachers, because lasting change happens when the adults supporting the students are involved too.
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Schools also receive pre- and post-visit materials for both teachers and parents, helping them reinforce the empowering message shared during the presentation and continue supporting students afterwards.
Workshops for teachers and parents
Schools can choose two workshops from the seven options listed below.
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Each workshop is tailored to the specific needs of your school and can be adapted depending on the parents, or teachers attending. Sessions last between 45 minutes and 1 hour and can be delivered either in person or online, in English or in French.
Workshops for parents
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How to future-proof your child's multilingual journey
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Multilingual literacy at home with children aged 5-8
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Multilingual literacy at home with pre-teens and teens
Workshops for teachers
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Introduction to translanguaging (for all teachers)
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Practical ideas to create a school environment that promotes linguistic and cultural diversity (for all teachers)
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Teaching literacy through play (ideal for foreign languages teachers and EAL teachers)
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Enriching students' learning experiences of languages through translanguaging practices (ideal for foreign languages teachers and EAL teacher)
Pre- and Post-visit materials
Pre- and post-visit materials are included in both author visit packages to help all students benefit fully from the experience.
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The pre-visit worksheets introduce key ideas and vocabulary from the presentation, which is particularly helpful for EAL students. This allows them to understand the session more easily and take part more confidently.
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The post-visit materials help schools continue the discussion after the visit, so students can reflect on the message and remember it long after the event.
Pre-visit material:
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Powerpoint for teachers
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Worksheet for students
Post-visit material
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A digital guide
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Three fun stand-alone lessons to explore multilingualism and multiculturalism OR intercultural communication (depending on the package)
Prices and discounts
All author visit packages are designed to deliver lasting impact for your students, teachers, and parents.
Multilingual Superpowers - £299*
An engaging presentation that helps students celebrate their languages and develop confidence, with two workshops and materials to support teachers and parents.
Intercultural Communication - £319*
A presentation that teaches students to navigate cultural differences with confidence and empathy, supported by two workshops and follow-up materials for your school community.
Whole-School Impact Day (both themes) - £369*
For schools looking for the ultimate experience, this premium package includes both presentations, two workshops for teachers and parents, and all pre- and post- visit resources - providing a comprehensive, lasting impact across your whole school.
* Travel and Accommodation:
Please note: Travel and accommodation costs are additional. Schools located within the M25 (Greater London) do not incur these charges.
Discounts and Special Offers
Book copies in advance:
All pre-ordered books (final pre-order date to be agreed) can be deducted from the cost of your author visit. For example, if £200 worth of books are pre-ordered, your school will be refunded £200 (up to the price of the package selected).
Discounted prices:
All paperbacks are available at discounted rates for schools.
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SPECIAL OFFER!
Provide a video testimonial and photos of the event for use in promotional materials, and receive bonus resources:
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Multilingual Superpowers package: 8 copies of In Search of the Lost Words and a teacher's guide for classroom use.
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Intercultural Communication package: 8 International Ambassador badges.
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Whole-School Impact Day (both packages): Receive all the above - 8 books, teacher's guide, and 8 International Ambassador badges.
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