School Visits

C. J. Biggin offers engaging school visits for students, combining storytelling, illustration, worldbuilding, and the creative process behind the middle-grade fantasy novels IYANWA and FAHLI.

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Sessions are ran to encourage creativity in a way that feels approachable, inspiring, and genuine, especially for students discovering their own voices through reading, writing, and art.

What Students Can Expect

School visits are interactive, visual, and tailored to the age group and audience.

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Topics may include:

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• The journey from idea to finished book

• Creating believable fantasy worlds

• Character design and visual storytelling

• The role of illustration in worldbuilding

• Finding creativity through drawing and writing

• The realities of publishing and developing a story over time

• Building confidence in creative work

Students will also get a behind-the-scenes look at:

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• sketches and concept art

• early drafts

• world maps and visual development

• the inspiration behind IYANWA and FAHLI

Presentation Options

Author Talk & Q&A

A discussion about storytelling, creativity, illustration, and the process behind creating the IYANWA series.

Illustration & Worldbuilding Session

A visual presentation exploring how environments, characters, maps, and atmosphere are developed.

Creative Writing Workshop

An interactive session encouraging students to develop ideas, characters, and imaginative settings of their own.

Assembly Presentations

Larger presentations suitable for multiple classes or full grade levels.