Bringing Space Ranger Fred to Schools
Matt Newnham visits schools to bring his children’s books, including Space Ranger Fred, to life. Through readings and talks, he encourages a love of stories, shows how books are made, and helps children see reading as an exciting adventure rather than a classroom task.
Visits go beyond reading. Pupils explore ideas through Menturity™, learning to think, try, and discover they can. Sessions blend storytelling, creativity, and discussion, helping children build confidence, imagination, and problem-solving skills in a way that feels natural, engaging, and enjoyable.
School Visit Options
Book author Matt Newnham to visit your school, library, book show or other events today!
Full Day Visit – From
£250
A full day in school delivering a complete, immersive experience. The visit includes a whole-school assembly, meet and greet, classroom sessions, and interactive story creation workshops. Pupils get to explore storytelling, creativity, and reading across the day in an engaging, memorable way.
Half Day Visit – from
£150
A half-day visit, either morning or afternoon. This includes classroom or small-group sessions focused on reading, storytelling, and creative story-making. Ideal for focusing on a year group or specific classes while still delivering a meaningful, hands-on experience.
One-Hour Session
£50
A 60-minute session with a class, including a reading from one of the books and a fun, interactive storytelling and story-creation activity. Perfect for a special literacy focus or as part of a themed day or book week.