School Talks

‘Jan Henderson writes the kind of thrillers that make you miss your stop on the bus. He’s also an author whose personality lives up to his blurb.’
- Times Educational Supplement

J A Henderson regularly gives talks at schools, libraries and book clubs throughout Scotland, England and Wales.  He's also happy to do Barbados or anywhere hot and nice. 

If you’d like him to visit or want more details contact info@janandrewhenderson.com

Funding for talks at Scottish schools can be obtained through the Scottish Book Trust www.scottishbooktrust.com  or  www.literatureinlearning.org.uk

 

Teacher and Pupil Feedback

  • Sarah Culshaw, Librarian, Elfed High School, Wales - 'J A Henderson visited our school as part of a scheme to enthuse reluctant boy readers in lower school and he certainly did that!  The boys were mesmerised by his stories.  Jan also worked with some of our more able and talented students and equally, they talked about his visit for weeks afterwards!  Jan engaged them in thinking about their future career and inspired them to write about their own plans for the future.'

  • N.  Beath High School - 'You left an awesome impression on me.  I used to think authors were quite dull and boring but you seem like such a laid-back cool (but crazy) guy. I love how you don't mind expressing yourself, your intense curiosity and you're simply hilarious. It was very inspiring how anyone can become writer, not just people who have had that dream since they were a child or were the top English-geeks at school. I don't think I could write a novel but you did help me realise that there's more out there than I might think and to keep my options open.  So thank you. And no my teachers didn't make me do this, haha.'

  • H.  Glenrothes High School - ‘I wanted to let you know I really enjoyed listening to your journey on becoming a writer.  Wow, it was hilarious.  I’m going to sit and come up with a brilliant idea.’

  • D.  Elfed High School - ‘Really good, interesting and the funniest day of my life!  Your adventures have made me want to be an author!’

  • ‘H F. Lasswade High School - Brilliant, funny but also inspiring.  He had my stomach sore, I was laughing so much.'

  • H. H. Lasswade High School - ‘My friend and I thought we were going to listen to a boring writer that talked for hours in an expressionless voice.  We were wrong.  Your talk was brilliant…. I think you gave us great advice.’

  • M. Lasswade High School - ‘You single handedly have inspired me in a way I cannot describe’