MG Vaciago

Awards

• 2024 - Theo Paphitis #SBS (Small Business Sunday) Award
• Finalist award in the 2023 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year awards.
• Finalist award in the 2022 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year awards.
• Finalist award in the 2021 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year awards.
• Red Ribbon award winner in the 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards.

Organisations

• The Society of Authors
• Alliance of Independent Authors
• Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Details

I'm M.G. Vaciago, a children’s author and a writer of adult fiction. I'm also a mum of three boys and an avid reader. I created the Big Little Voice ® series to empower children and the Dino Cloud® books were written to ignite a child’s imagination and in writing my books, I fulfilled a childhood ambition to be an author.

I am available for school visits, library visits and book festivals and I really enjoy inspiring children and promoting creativity. I work with children from KS1 up to Year 7.  I offer various presentations, including interactive storytelling sessions, author talks, creative writing workshops, empowerment (inner superhero) workshops and anti-bullying presentations. Presentations and workshops can all be tailored to meet your organisation’s individual needs, so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

I am DBS cleared and have Public Liability Insurance cover for any work carried out within schools and local authority venues. I am also a member of the Society of Authors.

School assemblies
I talk about how my books began with an idea and I explain the publishing journey to my idea becoming a book and being enjoyed by children. Q&A

Early Years and KS1 (60-minute sessions)

• Interactive storytelling session sharing the Dino Clouds Party.
• Creative dinosaur craft activity based on the Dino Clouds Party.

KS2 – 60-minute sessions: 

• Presentation about my journey to becoming an author.
• Age-appropriate writing workshops, including character development and creative writing.
• Creative superhero craft activity based on the Big Little Voice books.
• Empowerment workshops.
• Anti-bullying presentations based on Big Little Voice Colours the Grey

Year 7 – 60-minute sessions: 

• Presentation about my journey to becoming an author, Q&A and age-appropriate writing workshops.
• Empowerment workshops.
• Antibullying presentations based on Big Little Voice Colours the Grey.

Visit Testimonials

Creative Writing Workshops – Teacher Feedback

“I loved the authors enthusiasm and her ideas of how to build characters. We will use aspects of her workshop in our lessons going forward.”

“The author had very good ideas for creating creative characters and her workshops kept the children engaged, interested and involved.”

Big Little Voice “Superhero” Empowerment Workshops – Teacher Feedback

“The author has a very good subject knowledge; she engages extremely well with the children and the topic perfectly complements our PSHE learning.”

“The workshop was very inspiring. The author maintained the children’s focus, involving them in the topic of discussion and allowing them to explore this further through fun activities.” 

Anti-bullying Presentations – Teacher Feedback 

“The honest account of her experience made the workshop very powerful, and her style was extremely engaging.”

“We loved the author’s authenticity and bravery and being able to talk to us in such an animated and compelling way.”.

“The workshop really supported the work we do in PSHE lessons.”

The anti-bullying workshops have been endorsed by Lauren Seager-Smith, former CEO of Kidscape  who said, ‘Children need to be supported to grow in confidence and M.G Vaciago helps us reach children in new and innovative ways – this is a gift to schools who want to make a real difference.’

Anti-bullying Presentations - Teacher Feedback 

"The honest account of her experience made the workshop very powerful, and her style was extremely engaging.”

"We loved the author's authenticity and bravery and being able to talk to us in such an animated and compelling way.”.

"The workshop really supported the work we do in PSHE lessons.”

The anti-bullying workshops have been endorsed by Lauren Seager-Smith, Former CEO of Kidscape  who said, ‘Children need to be supported to grow in confidence and M.G Vaciago helps us reach children in new and innovative ways – this is a gift to schools who want to make a real difference.’

Books by MG Vaciago

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