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Author Visit - Dr Ashley Hickson-Lovence

We were very happy to welcome the talented contemporary British novelist, poet, and literary critic, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, for a day of inspiring sessions with our students.

Ashley Hickson-Lovence is known for his compelling and diverse body of work, including his highly-regarded adult novels: The 392 and Your Show. Perhaps most relevant to our students is his young-adult novel-in-verse, Wild East, which draws deeply on his experiences as an English teacher and his passion for British hip hop. His unique perspective and dynamic approach to writing made him a truly inspiring guest.

Ashley spent the the day engaging with our student body across several events including a school assembly where he delivered a motivational talk to Year 9 students, sharing his journey as a writer and critic.

Following the assembly, Ashley hosted two dedicated creative writing workshops in our library. These smaller, focused sessions gave students the chance to learn techniques directly from a published author and explore their own voices, with particular reference to his modern, innovative style.

Two lucky students also won a copy of Wild East for their creative writing contributions.

It was an extremely inspirational and educational day for all involved!