Author, illustrator and creator of children's television shows, Curtis Jobling, is the designer of the worldwide hit television show 'Bob the Builder' and an international best-selling novelist. His epic fantasy series, ‘Wereworld', was published by Penguin Random House around the globe, and was the first novel shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Book Prize. Presently in production as a major new animated series for NETFLIX, it has been described by Penguin as the “Game of Thrones for teenagers featuring Werewolves”, a tagline that has stuck to this day. 

Curtis visits schools around the world providing unique talks, workshops and learning experiences that cover three key areas of any curriculum — literacy, media and art. A champion of reading for pleasure, his work appeals to every audience, big and small. In a specially conceived presentation, Curtis will talk to our parents on the topic of creativity, and its importance in both the curriculum and at home. Providing a unique insight into his own career, and the peculiar path he took to the top of both the publishing and broadcast industries, this talk should inspire any parent to nurture creativity .