The Allan Smith Column
Hi, my name is Allan Smith. I’m fifteen years old and have been a big fan of the JJ series growing up. I met Dan when he came to visit my school and now he’s given me the chance to write on his website. My article today is on… PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS Each […]
Great Advice and Story Writing!
Would you like tips and ideas on how to plan an author visit from the experts? I have had two visits to Bishop Challoner School in Tower Hamlets this year. It has been lovely getting to know the pupils there and I was very impressed by some writing they sent me after my visit. It […]
World Book Day …
Alot happening for World Book Day week and I am really excited about the many school visits I will be making. It will be an amazing opportunity to find out about your plans for the day itself and actually be with a couple of you on the day! As always it is a great opportunity […]
More great writing …
I recently had the pleasure of visiting St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in West London. They have just sent me some amazing writing created after my visit, thank you and well done to Jimarl, Lara, Melissa, Mia, Roksana and Sandy. Here are a couple we thought you might enjoy reading … [hr] […]
The story of Panyee FC …
If you would like something to inspire you this half term, take a look at this short film …
International Book Giving Day …
You may all be thinking of your loved ones tomorrow, but the 14th February this year is also International Book Giving Day! Why not share a JJ book with a friend you think might enjoy the stories just as much as you do …
Great writing …
A few weeks before Christmas I had the pleasure of visiting Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School in Grahame Park, NW London, for the day. During two creative writing workshops, some amazing writing was produced and I am really pleased to share some of the best by Starin and Emmanuel … well done guys! […]
Happy New Year!
… to JJ fans wherever you may be! What a year 2014 has been with so much happening. The World Cup seems like a lifetime ago now and I find it hard to believe Skills from Brazil was only published eight months ago! I have loved every minute of 2014 and the many exciting things […]
Fanmail from Haiti!
As I know I have already said this week … all fanmail means a lot to me. However, I am sure you can imagine how thrilled I was to receive not one, but actually two lovely letters from fans of JJ in Haiti this week! As an author, to know my stories travel so far […]
Fanmail …
Every piece of fan mail I receive is special to me, but every now and then I am sent something that just stands out! This happened recently when I received a lovely email from a Dad who enjoys reading the JJ books with his son, and who also shares the books with the under […]