'Fantastical' Author Visits Trent College

Students from Trent College were treated to a fantasy this week, with a visit from children's author Sam Enthoven.

Sam writes books for 11-15 year olds, which he describes as 'fantastical action thrillers'. His passion and energy for his work certainly made him an inspirational speaker for Years 7, 8 and 9 at Trent College, as well as Year 6 pupils from the College's junior school, the Elms. Sam's third book, 'Crawlers', is due for release in 2010, and students enjoyed hearing about how he became an author, the inspiration behind his ideas, as well as listening to readings of his action packed first book, 'The Black Tattoo'. There was also a very long queue of students eager for Sam to sign their copies of his books!

Trent College is fortunate to have strong partnerships with a number of speakers from the literary world, including authors, playwrights and editors. The College is also committed to promoting the importance of a lifelong interest in reading, and as such plans are currently underway to expand the library facilities available to students.

Trent College's old dining room will be transformed into a new library which will support teaching and learning in all its forms for everyone in the school community. Consequently, everyone who will be using the library; students, teaching and support staff, have been involved in the planning process. The new library will be in keeping with the traditions of the school, preserving the beauty and original features of the old dining room, whilst meeting the demands of a 21st Century student with the inclusion of the latest technologies. It is intended that the new library will be an imaginative and visually engaging space, which will facilitate a love of literature amongst those who study there.