Visits and Talks

I am available to visit schools, libraries and any other interested groups such as book groups and community groups. My talks focus on my new novel HIDDEN and its themes of immigration and human rights, as well as the setting of Hayling Island

I can also cover the work and life of a contemporary writer, my work as a writing mentor with adults and young people as well as with specialist groups such as asylum seekers and I can talk about the craft and techniques of writing.

 

Please contact me on  :  miriamhalahmy@gmail.com

 

Thank you for your talk and for giving the students a different viewpoint to think about. You and 'Hidden' were still under discussion after lunch and I am being pestered for your next book when it comes out.

            Vanessa Noble, School Librarian, Hayling College

Just to say how much I enjoyed meeting you last week, I am now considering a visit to Hayling Island. Thank you for the talks to the children which contributed to the success of our Reading Week.

              Lynda Mason, School Librarian, Belmont School

Comments from young people about HIDDEN.

I really enjoyed your book, it made me think about other people in other countries more. Can't wait to read ILLEGAL.

Holly Parkes.

I very much enjoyed Hidden  and  if I was you I would sign it for every book in every school so they can remember who wrote the book and how amazing that person  is at writing such an amazing book. I found it so interesting.This is a book review for Hidden.
Lucy Crawford. Portsmouth.

With Lucy at Ports Lit Quiz With Lucy at Ports Lit Quiz

I very much enjoyed Hidden and it made me think about asylum seekers and refugees. Alix and Samir inspired me very much!

Miriam Summerfield, 13 yrs.

I liked this book a lot as it has a very original subject which I hardly knew about. I would recommend it to any friend.

Jess Rodnight, 12 yrs.

Amazing book, I would recommend it to everyone. A real page turner. Go and buy it now. 

Jad Faki, 13 yrs

Hidden addresses one of the most current debates in the UK today - immigration and asylum seekers. Miriam addresses this with flare and to top it all its based on our home town - Hayling Island. Miriam Halahmy is truly a magnificent author. She makes you think and think.

Phoebe Ridgway, 14 yrs.

How did you link an Iraqi young man called Mohammed to a relatively unheard of island called Hayling?

Jordan Shortman,

15 yrs.

Interview for the Hayling Islander.

I am not much of a reader but I read pretty much the whole book in a day....The story was really good!

Ellie, 14 years.

Although I am more into dark and mysterious books I thought that this book gave me an insight into a topic I do not know well. I do know Hayling very well and I was wondering whether this was based on a true story?

Jesse, 14 years

No Jesse, this is not a true story, but there are many true bits to it, as told to me by asylum seekers. I am glad you enjoyed the book.

Miriam Halahmy