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SCHOOL VISITS
For me, there’s only one thing better than writing for children.
Sharing the magic of stories with them!
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I’ve had the joy of presenting at schools, libraries, and conferences across Hong Kong and around the world — from Singapore to Dubai to virtual classrooms in Texas. Whether I’m speaking to a single class or a packed auditorium, I bring warmth, energy, and a deep belief in the power of stories to connect, heal, and inspire.​ I offer the full spectrum of storytelling experiences — from playful, laughter-filled sessions that spark imagination, to thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about difficult but important topics like migration, loss, identity, and resilience. I meet children exactly where they are — whether they’re giggling over nonsense rhymes or quietly reflecting on what it means to leave a home behind.
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I’m also deeply committed to supporting educators. I lead professional development workshops on: Diversity and inclusion in the classroom, using literature to cultivate empathy and global citizenship, team-building through storytelling, and bringing history and social-emotional learning to life through books. And I’m happy to tailor my visit to your school’s needs — whether that’s a full-week author residency, engaging every year group with age-appropriate talks and creative workshops, or a single assembly or classroom session. A special event for International Women’s Day, Diversity Week, or World Book Day, A CPD day for staff.
I’m completely flexible — I can dive deep with your entire school community, or deliver a powerful one-off session. Every visit is custom-designed to resonate with your students, align with your curriculum, and reflect your values.​ No matter the format, my mission stays the same: To help children fall in love with stories. To help them see themselves — and each other — in books. To remind them that their voices matter.
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📩 I’m now booking visits for the 2025–2026 school year. Whether you’re planning a whole-school celebration or a quiet classroom moment, I’d be honoured to be part of it.
​Let’s bring stories — and hearts — together.​
Author Visit Testimonials
“Ritu does such a great job of helping students make connections with the learning targets for our migration unit. She brings in just the right amount of history and factual knowledge, along with the magic of her family story. As teachers, we look forward to her visit each year!”
- Pamela Reverman – Canadian International School of Hong Kong
“Ritu’s visit was a significant enrichment to our curriculum. Her informative presentations perfectly complemented our Year 6 and 7 units on migration. Ritu’s engaging and interactive presentation style held the attention of students, and her ability to manage a room is impressive. As one of our English teachers noted, ‘Ritu was brilliant’.”
- Melanie Foti – Discovery Bay International School
“Ritu’s week-long novel-in-verse workshop for our Grade 6, 7 and 8 students was an unforgettable experience. With her enthusiasm, humour and deep understanding of poetic storytelling, Ritu created a space where every student felt inspired to find their voice. She didn’t just teach poetry; she nurtured a love for literature and self-expression that will stay with our students. These workshops were a highlight of our academic year.”
- Punam de Manny – Hong Kong International School
“Ritu’s presentation was both inspiring and impactful. Her ability to engage a cohort was wonderful. What stood out most was her ability to tailor her talk to our curriculum. She seamlessly connected her stories to the concepts we’ve been studying. The students were captivated and left with a greater appreciation of the human aspect of migration.”
- Linday Fisher – Kowloon Junior School
“Ritu’s ability to connect her insights with real-life experiences and captivating stories truly resonated with our students. The Power of Words Workshop not only sparked the students’ imaginations but also encouraged them to think critically about their work. Ritu’s visit was a great experience that enriched our students’ understanding of migration and its relevance to their lives.”
- Gill Friend – Discovery College
