QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 14
Curtis Jobling9s final tour stop sparks a love of reading in Year 7
What a treat for our Year 7
students! On Thursday 7th May,
we were delighted to welcome
Curtis Jobling as the final stop on
his book tour.
Our entire Year 7 cohort were
joined by visiting students from
The King9s School, Chester for a
fantastic 8audience with9 the
renowned author, illustrator and
animator, as he celebrated the
launch of his brand new fantasyhorror novel 'Red Tide', released
that very day!
Curtis shared his creative journey,
from studying art in Chester to
pursuing his lifelong passion for
drawing and storytelling. He spoke
warmly about his early love of
books, recalling regular trips to the
library and how discovering Tolkien
in Year 7 sparked his fascination
with fantasy and folklore.
Students were fascinated to hear
about his varied career, from
designing Bob the Builder for the
BBC to seeing his Wereworld
series adapted for Netflix.
The session also included live
sketches of some of his best
known characters which Curtis
later gifted to the winner of his
quiz. He offered a brilliant insight
into the origins of fairy tales,
exploring the influence of the
Brothers Grimm, before introducing
8Red Tide9. A gripping live reading
from Chapter 4 had the audience
hooked, with many students eager
to find out what happens next.
After the talk, students had the
opportunity to purchase discounted
copies of the book and meet Curtis
for personalised signings.
This special visit marked the final
stop on Curtis9s book launch tour
and we are incredibly grateful for
such an inspiring session, which
has sparked a genuine excitement
for reading among our students.
Our thanks also go to Suzanne
from Cheshire Library Services
and their partners at Nantwich
Bookshop for supporting the tour,
and of course to Ms MJ for
organising such a fantastic event.
