On Tuesday 3rd March, 15 Year 9 pupils visited North London Collegiate School to attend a talk by award-winning and Carnegie-nominated children’s and YA author Sufiya Ahmed.

Sufiya shared her inspiring journey to becoming a writer, offering valuable insight into the realities of life as an author. Pupils learned how she develops her ideas, finds inspiration, and transforms these into published books.

During lunch, our students had the wonderful opportunity to meet Sufiya in a more informal setting. They asked thoughtful questions and enjoyed listening to her read an extract from one of her works.

This was a truly enriching experience for our pupils, providing them with a deeper understanding of the writing process and inspiring a greater enthusiasm for reading and creative writing.

Mrs L Williams, Librarian