School Visits — Storytime, Workshops, and Author Q&As

Over 10,000 children across the UK and beyond have been reached by Jayce’s books, workshops, and storytelling sessions. Jayce visits primary schools, libraries, care homes, and community venues.

Library of Birmingham — Children’s Library Storytime

Jayce Joyce performing a storytime session at the Library of Birmingham

Jayce performs storytime sessions at the Library of Birmingham — one of the UK’s largest public libraries.

Care Home Visits

Jayce Joyce performing a storytime session at Sutton Rose Care Home

Storytime sessions at Sutton Rose Care Home and other care homes across Birmingham, bringing intergenerational reading to elderly residents.

Sutton Coldfield Library

Sutton Coldfield Library — venue for Jayce Joyce's storytime sessions

A regular venue for Jayce’s library storytime and author Q&A events.

Birmingham Children’s Library

Birmingham Children's Library — venue for Jayce Joyce's storytime sessions

The Birmingham Children’s Library — a centerpiece venue for Jayce’s literacy and storytelling work in the city.

Bear Bookshop Creative Writing Workshop

Jayce Joyce at Bear Bookshop creative writing workshop

Jayce led a creative writing workshop at Bear Bookshop, working with young writers on storytelling craft.

Boldmere Library — Storytime and School Visit Series

Back to School 2024

For Schools & Libraries

Bring Jayce to your school — and watch what happens when children see themselves in the author

"When an 8-year-old walks into a school assembly — a published author, a Mensa member, a BBC Blue Peter Gold Badge recipient — something shifts. Children don't just listen. They lean in."

40+ author visits
5+ writing workshops
10,000+ children reached
5.0 Google rating

Visit Formats

Six ways Jayce can work with your school

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Storytime Sessions

Jayce reads from his books, holds a live Q&A. Up to 3 hours. Assembly or year group format.

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Creative Writing Workshops

Story structure, character building, writing prompts. Ages 4–10. EYFS and KS1 aligned.

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Author Q&A

Open question session exploring writing, books, and Jayce's journey. Any age group.

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Book Signing

Personalised signed copies for every child. Ideal follow-on from any visit format.

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Community Visits

Libraries, care homes, and community centres. Intergenerational storytelling welcome.

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Summer Programme

6-week creative writing and reading programme. Online and in-person delivery.

40+author visits
5+workshops
10,000+reached
5.0rating

"Jayce captivated their imaginations by reading his book and patiently answered their numerous questions. The children left with a renewed love for reading and a deeper appreciation for the world of books."

KS1 English Lead — Nelson Primary School
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"Jayce captivated their imaginations by reading his book and patiently answered their numerous questions. His enthusiasm and ability to connect with young minds made the visit memorable."

KS1 English LeadNelson Primary School
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"Jayce came to Short Wood Primary School and delivered an amazing assembly. His enthusiasm and passion for reading and writing inspired our children to want to become writers themselves."

Assistant HeadteacherShort Wood Primary School
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"It was a sensational event. Jayce inspired our youngest library visitors during this Black History Month Story Time Special, with an informative question & answer session."

Children's LibraryLibrary of Birmingham
★★★★★

"On 20th August we were incredibly lucky to have the very talented child author, Jayce Joyce, run a children's creative writing workshop as part of our Summer Activities. Much fun was had by all with creative juices flowing!"

Summer Activities teamSutton Coldfield Library
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"Thank you Jayce for doing the creative writing workshop at Boldmere Library this morning. Children enjoyed creating their own stories."

Where Jayce has been

Schools, libraries, and venues visited

A selection of the schools, libraries, care homes, and community venues Jayce has visited since 2023.

Schools

  • Nelson Primary School, Birmingham — World Book Day 2023, 60 Year 2 children
  • Short Wood Primary School, Birmingham
  • Mere Green Primary School — Black History Month assembly (twice)
  • Lichfield Cathedral School
  • Little Rainbows Nursery
  • Ladybird Montessori Nursery
  • Castle Vale Nursery
  • Little Sprouts Forest School / One Lichfield

Libraries

  • Library of Birmingham — first child author storytime, October 2023 (and return visits)
  • Sutton Coldfield Library — creative writing workshops, Summer 2024
  • Boldmere Library — creative writing workshop
  • Handsworth Library — August 2023
  • Erdington Library
  • Mere Green Library — meet and greet, March 2023

Community venues

  • Sutton Rose Residential Care Home, Birmingham
  • Bear Bookshop — creative writing workshop, July 2024
  • Children's Black Book Fair, Hackney Library, London
  • Plasma of Hope Children's Christmas Party, December 2025
  • Birmingham Children's Hospital — Christmas storytime
  • Online storytime — BCC & Birmingham Children's Trust (Benjamin Zephaniah tribute)

This list is not exhaustive. For the full visit history and to discuss availability, email enquiries@jaycesworld.co.uk.

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