List Of Writers

ISAAC, MARGARET

Ash Cottage, Pillmawr Road, Caerleon, S. Wales, NP18 3QZ
Tel: (01633) 852944
Fax: (01633) 858161
Mobile: 07790 689672
Email: margaretisaac@welshstories.com
Website: http://www.welshstories.com

Children’s writer and author of educational books. Born in the Rhymney Valley and educated at Cardiff University. Margaret writes books of fiction for children aged 6–14 years and related teaching resources for their teachers. Her stories are inspired by Welsh and Celtic legend. A former education lecturer and independent inspector of primary schools, Margaret has taught children from 4-18 years of age. She regularly gives bookreadings and writing workshops in schools and is an experienced INSET tutor. Her Writing Residencies include projects in the Vale of Glamorgan and Rhondda Cynon Taff. With her husband Alun, Margaret set up Apecs Press Caerleon in 1999.

Selected Publications:
Tales of Gold (Apecs Press, 1999)
Nia and the Magic of the Lake (Apecs Press, 2000)
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Apecs Press, 2000)
Teaching Story in the Primary School 1: Key Stages One and Two - English Resources for Seven to Ten Year Olds (Apecs Press, 2000) 
Rhiannon’s Way (Apecs Press, 2002)

Contributed to:
Language Learning Through Story: Key Stage Two Vol 2 (co-writer) (Apecs Press, 2001)
Language Learning Through Story: Key Stage Two Vol 3 (co-writer) (Apecs Press, 2001)
The Tale of Twm Sion Cati (co-writer) (Apecs Press, 2005)



English Writers on Tour subjects offered:
1. story readings and discussions
2. writing workshops
3. inset workshops

AGE RANGE: primary school/adults

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: a classteacher in attendance throughout the visit