Michael Morpurgo, the award-winning Devon-based writer, former Children’s laureate and one of Britain’s best loved story-makers, visited Exeter College recently.

Best known for children’s books including War Horse, Kensuke’s Kingdom and Private Peaceful, Michael gave a guest lecture for our students on where stories come from and how they are made. More than 150 students from the college and local schools were thrilled to hear the author relay personal stories from his own childhood, and discuss how he writes about difficult subjects – such as war and holocaust – for young audiences.

The lecture was held in the college’s new lecture theatre and conference suite, which was opened in September.

Michelle Lester, IB Coordinator who organised the talk, said: “We were delighted to work with the Royal Society of Literature to host this special event, and for many students this was a chance to meet a childhood hero!”

For more about Michael Morpurgo click here to visit his website.