(AGENPARL) – Mon 22 September 2025 …in free livestreamed events for primary years  
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What’s on for primary schools this term
This term we’re exploring secret maps and diving into fantastic fantasy in a variety of free online and in-person events for primary years, featuring award-winning authors and illustrators. Plus, if your school is in Leeds, let our team come to you for free creative literacy workshops delivered in your classroom.
Keep reading to see our autumn highlights or find the full programme for primary learners on our website.
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Step Inside Your Fantasy Adventure
Friday 7 November
Free livestreamed event
Years 3–6
English
Inspire your students to create fantasy fiction in which they are the heroes. Encounter portals to strange worlds, magical creatures and great adventures with authors Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang and Viviane Schwarz.
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Navigate the mysteries of secret maps
Explore this workshop series ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q5dOBARjpn7sFIIHW2B26yEL_eGYMDUrSsJmpdkONWS1kVpr1p7qDrkdTHfUW_g ) for schools inspired by our latest exhibition Secret Maps ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q5dOBARjpn7sFIILW2B3eClF_aLzk6xK6cn7SZwI4Id2j0iw-lBnSo0idOkUDxw ), with both in-person and online events connecting to English, History and Geography topics.
Exhibition workshop
Free workshop, at the Library
Years 3–11
History, Geography
Develop information literacy and critical thinking skills by exploring our maps collection in the exhibition. Your class will consider maps from a global and personal perspective and trace the levels of power, coercion and secrecy that lie behind maps of all kinds.
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Sensory Storytelling workshops
Free workshop, at the Library
Years 1–2
English, Geography
Go on a storytelling journey with your class inspired by Treasure Island and the fascinating maps in the exhibition. This session is designed to engage sensory-seeking pupils and those with SEND but will appeal to all Key Stage 1 learners.
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Mythical maps with Katherine Rundell
Monday 8 December
Free in-person and livestreamed event
Years 5–9
English
The award-winning author of bestselling fantasy series Impossible Creatures will celebrate wondrous and mysterious maps in fiction at this student Q&A event.
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Maps and information literacy with Chris Haughton
Monday 8 December
Free in-person and livestreamed event
Years 5–9
History, Geography
Renowned author and illustrator Chris Haughton will explore the role of maps in shaping our modern world, and their connection to visual communication.
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Creative literacy workshops in Leeds
Free in-class workshops
Exclusive to schools with an LS postcode
Years R–6
English
Your students will bring stories to life in lively literacy workshops, delivered by our Learning Facilitators in your classroom in Leeds. These active sessions will support the development of literacy, oracy, comprehension and other key skills through music, drama, poetry or storytelling.
Choose from four creative workshops: Write Like a Poet ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q5dOBARjpn7sFIIfW2B1TB4xCStOG5-DDU0pN4TiwpzSWziM5u8eylvIznIFBLg ), Once Upon a Time ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q5dOBARjpn7sFIIjW2B31wzrni2sWv4yLh181uLbl4CwD0w-xdjt2z5NBldTJyw ), Musical Storytellers ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q5dOBARjpn7sFIInW2B14c-Xnn1ThgDS4dl6GRZ601-Q2K1a4qA4snvf24AC8zg ) and Refugee’s Journey ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q5dOBARjpn7sFIIrW2B0r4-XrvMc-EMm-RddWwH3XejD0eD06jbH3QuubBoCF5Q ).
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Image credits: Step Inside Your Fantasy Adventure © Chainat