John has been a full-time professional storyteller for 20 years. He visits 100 schools each year in the UK and Ireland. He uses classical mythology, folk tales, spooky tales and myths and legends from around the world. His storytelling can go from hysterically funny to spine chilling and moving. Above all it instills a love of stories, which is the basis of reading. Find out more at www.johnharris.org.uk.

No Powerpoints, no gadgets, no gimmicks. Christine McMahon is a storyteller with a love of traditional stories and a ready wit, who creates wonderful story worlds. A former teacher and drama therapist, she also has a talent for improvisational storymaking, guiding children to create and perform their own stories. She can also create storytelling packs to help teachers work with stories across the curriculum. Contact her on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.