Tales from the IPad
7th June 2021

Tales from the IPad Back in January 2020, I visited four children’s hospitals in the space of eight days, in … Read More
7th June 2021
Tales from the IPad Back in January 2020, I visited four children’s hospitals in the space of eight days, in … Read More
15th November 2019
Although I’ve only recently started working as a Specialist Learning Mentor at Leeds Children’s Hospital, it’s extremely evident how beneficial … Read More
19th October 2018
What did you do last Tuesday? I co-wrote an epic legend with approximately three hundred and fifty 5-7yr olds. They … Read More
27th June 2018
The Trust was set up by the childrens’ and young adults’ author Siobhan Dowd, who in the last days of … Read More
15th November 2017
The Read for Good bookcase has been on the Children’s Ward for four years and is enjoyed and appreciated by … Read More
5th April 2017
Spring term has always been the busiest on our calendar but this year more than ever it has been a … Read More
3rd February 2017
Me – “Can you see what it says on the back of my t-shirt?” Child – “I’m a Readathon Storyteller” … Read More
16th January 2017
My name is Holly McSweeney. I am currently studying for A levels and I am also a profound book lover. … Read More
31st October 2016
In Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, I explore night, dreams, sleep and storytelling through (short) great works of literature (prose and … Read More
15th August 2016
I got to know Henry and his family through telling stories with Readathon at the Royal Gloucester Hospital. We always … Read More
20th June 2016
I made the epic journey to Limavady (Leim an Mhadaidh, which is Irish for ‘Leap of the Dog’), Co. Derry, … Read More
8th June 2016
Readathon sessions are going from strength to strength at Hull Royal Infirmary. Every six weeks I take my stories and … Read More