Creative Writing, Why Bother?: Anthony Lishak at TEDxManchester 2 March, 2014

Antony Lishak is a children's author, creative writing expert and ex primary school teacher. He has worked in education for over 30 years and now spends most of his time leading writers' workshops in schools. He has visited well over 2000 schools inspiring children to see themselves as authors. He will be talking about the importance of creative writing for developing children's confidence to "find their own voice" and how its gradual removal from the primary curriculum is denying children the opportunity to really express themselves.
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