“I know how very hard it is to find a visiting author who is knowledgable, talented and animated enough to make a real impact on children's literacy skills. Many 'on the circuit' are published and write well but not many have that 'extra special attribute' of being able to really capture our pupils' attention.

David Mason is a performance poet and author [and very much on our wavelength] who came to our school last Monday. He was colourful, funny, motivating , even exhilarating ... an absolute hit with staff and pupils alike...impact instant, well-sustained throughout the day and still having a stimulating effect on children's writing - so we are having him again on April 22nd. Hopefully, he will become a regular feature of our provision.

We cannot recommend him highly enough and would encourage schools in our cluster to contact him directly to arrange a visit.”

Lynn Brewster, Headteacher
Navenby Junior School, Lincs.

“He certainly is able to get the best writing from the children and does this with such ease. David has an amazing ability to tune into the children and always manages to pitch his work at the right level, no matter what age group he is working with.

The impact he has on the pupils is phenomenal: the writing they have produced is the best they have done yet. He is switching on the lights in children’s imaginations. In this age of electronics, that is an achievement. I would recommend a dose of David Mason for every school in the land!!!!”

“The impact that David Mason's sessions can have on the long term improvement of children’s writing is phenomenal. He has been working with St Mary’s for a number of years and the children positively buzz with excitement when they know he is coming to work with them. The range of topics and genres he can cover allow teachers to shine a light into the often gloomy corners of the Literacy Framework. We have used David to work with focus groups of pupils, to inspire and enliven year 2 and 6 pupils prior to SATs, to prepare an original piece of drama for a whole class entry to a drama competition as well as poetry and story writing. I cannot recommend him highly enough!”