An S1 English class had the opportunity to hear an author speak about his writing this week. Ross MacKenzie, who has been short-listed for both the Scottish Children’s Book Award and the Blue Peter Award, talked to pupils about what inspired him to become a writer and read an extract from his book ‘The Nowhere Emporium’. He also relived the day he was told his first book would be published. The phone call was from the editor who has also worked on all the Harry Potter books. Ross also gave pupils the chance to play a part in the sequel to the book, which he is now working on. He collected their suggestions in his ‘book of ideas’ so our pupils may see their ideas in print!
