Spurs Surprise
I have been going to Spurs with my dad for nearly 30 years but on Sunday something quite special happened. For the first time in about seven years, my dad bought a match programme. He did this for two reasons. One, he was early, waiting for me and was bored. Two, he wanted to see if […]
Authors of the Future
It’s time to share some of the fantastic writing that I have been lucky enough to read and hear during recent school visits. I may be the author of the Jamie Johnson series but I am being given a serious run for my money by young authors around the country! Check out these fabulous pieces […]
Live Junior Football Phone In!
This is the chance for someone at your school to broadcast their football views on LIVE RADIO…. On Wednesday July 17, I will be trialling a Junior Football Phone in on Colourful Radio. I have a regular slot on this station, where I discuss the latest football news and issues, alongside playing some great music. […]
Action/Love Story!
I recently visited Oakington Manor Primary School in Brent to run a few writing workshop sessions with a great class of pupils. The school, literally in the shadows of Wembley Stadium, was a great place to be and I really enjoyed getting to know each of the young writers as they progressed. Here’s a taste […]
Pupils take the Pen
I recently visited Lochinver House School in Potters Bar to talk to the pupils and do a writing workshop. Check out two of the fantastic pieces of JJ writing that they produced. I always say that even the names of the characters you choose in your stories are important…So I am a fan of Arnold…. […]
Reading Stars
It was fantastic to celebrate 10 years of Premier League Reading Stars this week. PLRS is a scheme which encourages youngsters to read through their love of football. Something I’m right behind. To mark the event, Jim Sells of The National Literacy Trust and I held a workshop with some pupils from Smithy Street Primary […]
Poster Boy
I recently visited a school in Walsall to talk to the pupils and run a writing workshop. During the writing workshop a pupil produced a piece of Jamie Johnson writing that was so good, I asked if I could publish it on my website. So here it is. Fantastic stuff. [box] Poster Boy – A […]
Blenheim Visit
On Monday, I’ll be visiting Blenheim High School in Epsom. I’ll be doing three talks and also taking my friend and top coach Oli Karger with me. These sessions are really good fun as we get to talk about football, books and writing and then the pupils get to go out and work on their […]