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Who is the Oxford Word Wizard?

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David Calcutt has been engrossed by stories for as long as he can remember, and consequently has published a variety of novels, plays and poetry - including plays and adaptations for BBC Radio 3 and 4.

David's most recent novels, Crowboy and Shadow Bringer, are published by Oxford University Press to wide acclaim. He has many years of experience running writing and drama workshops and most recently appeared at the 2009 Edinburgh International Book Festival with a sold-out creative writing session.

Word Wizard

The Oxford Word Wizard gets your students enthralled by etymology and captivated with creative writing

Renowned author, playwright, poet and all-round whizz with words, David Calcutt has teamed up with Oxford University Press to provide schools with engaging and interactive dictionary workshops.

Using Oxford School Dictionaries, these workshops are linked to the school curriculum and help your students:

Our dictionary workshops are flexible, and can be designed and adapted to fit the needs of your school. To discuss your requirements, simply email librariesmatter.uk@oup.com.

Book the Oxford Word Wizard today!

David is available to teach workshops in your school for a half day or a full day, or even longer if required. Typical costs usually range from £150 to £300 plus travel expenses (from Birmingham), depending on requirements.

To book the Oxford Word Wizard, or find out more without obligation, contact us in the following ways:

Email: librariesmatter.uk@oup.com
Telephone: 01865 353245

Find out more about Oxford School Dictionaries.