Helen McCarthy

Children's author, Author of books for adults

Available for:
Interview
Talk
Workshop
After dinner speaking
Commission


Website: http://www.helenmccarthy.org

Contact: workshopshelenmccarthy.org
enquiriesmangainstitches.com
Mobile: 0792 205 3328

Awards:
2010 nominated for both Eisner and Harvey Awards
2008 Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation/Authors' Foundation Award
2006 International Manga and Anime Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Anime & Manga
1997 Japan Festival Award for outstanding contribution to the understanding of Japanese culture in Britain

Audiences:
Adults, 5-7 (Key stage 1), 8-11 (Key stage 2), 5-11 (Key stages 1 and 2), 11-13 (Key stage 3), 14-16 (Key stage 4), 11-16 (Key stages 3 and 4), 6th Form and college


Details

When I'm not writing, editing or designing, I work with schools, colleges, libraries and many other organisations to deliver lively, productive workshops and sessions. 

I'm a qualified FE teacher and trainer, with a current enhanced  CRB check. 

I'm a member of the Society of Authors and the Institute for Learning.

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WHAT CAN WE DO TOGETHER?

I design and deliver illustrated talks and workshops for all ages, developing creativity and competence. Apart from being fun, creativity is one of the most powerful aids to learning for adults and children alike. I believe there's a creative person in all of us, and it only takes a little encouragement and guidance to find the form your creativity takes and let it out to play. 

I have some innovative ways of checking and enhancing learning on grammar, spelling and punctuation - my grammar slams, including gameshow formats and sudden-death spell-offs, are challenging and fun.

I use comic-making, self-publishing, arts and crafts to embed a range of key skills into my workshops:  planning, organisation, co-operation and time management, as well as literacy and numeracy.

For more information, email me or visit http://www.helenmccarthy.org and http://www.mangainstitches.com

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VIRTUAL VISITS AND WORKSHOPS

Digital communication means I can be anywhere, anytime. Wherever you are - up a mountain, on an island, in space - we can work together if you have an Internet connection, a speaker and a webcam. Talks, workshops, one to one tuition, Q&A - all made simple by modern communication technology. 

No travelling either, so it's greener - saving energy, time and money!

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FEEDBACK 

Literary Festival, June 2010: ".. an excellent response from those attending the events, praising Helen for providing fascinating and informative workshops."

Comic-making workshop, January 2010: "My son absolutely loved it, I've never seen him work so hard."

Half-day manga making workshop, October 2009: "Excellent"

Talk to adult writing group, October 2009: "You are not only a very good speaker but you also deliver the goods."

One-hour drawing workshops, summer 2009: "She was absolutely fantastic with the kids - her good teaching generated some brilliant work from the kids – they were rivetted."

Cross stitch workshops for adults, summer 2009: "I would never have believed I could enjoy making embroidery, let alone do something that looked good in such a short time."

You can check out further feedback on my website, www.helenmmcarthy.org, or on my profile page at www.linkedin.com 

	The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga (isbn:1905814666) Life and work of Japan's biggest pop culture phenomenon View in Amazon
	Manga Cross Stitch (isbn:1905814518) Fusing ancient craft with contemporary pop culture, this is a toolkit for making your own Japanese-inspired art in stitches. View in Amazon
	500 Essential Anime Movies (isbn:1905814283) The most interesting anime titles available in English, with short reviews and lots of gorgeous full colour pics. View in Amazon
	Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation (isbn:1880656418) The first work in English on an anime director, profiles his life and work, detailed filmography View in Amazon
	500 Manga Heroes and Villains (isbn:1843402343) Get to know some intriguing, engaging and downright silly characters from Japanese comics View in Amazon
	The Anime Encyclopedia - revised and updated edition (isbn:1 933330 10 4) The most comprehensive guide to anime, with witty and incisive comments and information on obscure titles as well as the latest hits. View in Amazon

Organisations:
Society of Authors
Institute for Learning
Workers' Educational Association