Beyond Schools

Community & Library Visits

Libraries, care homes, community centres, and intergenerational events — Jayce reads to all ages.

Venue Types

Where Jayce visits

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Public libraries

Storytime sessions for the under-10s. Past venues include Library of Birmingham, Boldmere Library, Sutton Coldfield Library.

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Care homes & sheltered housing

Intergenerational storytelling — older residents loved reading children's books, often paired with school visits for joint events.

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Community centres

Family literacy events, Black History Month specials, Diwali, Christmas, and World Book Day community celebrations.

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Children's hospitals

Bedside reading and story-time sessions for poorly children. Available on request.

Churches & faith communities

Sunday school visits, family-service storytelling, and youth-group sessions.

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Festivals & fairs

Literary festivals, book fairs, and family events. Past appearances at the London Book Fair and Birmingham Library events.

The intergenerational difference

Stories that cross generations

Jayce's books work for the very young — but the message ("every child has a story") resonates with parents, grandparents, and care-home residents alike. Many of our most powerful visits have been events that brought generations together.

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