William Shakespeare

Above is a brilliant video by the author and illustrator Shoo Rayner. It is an excellent guide on how to draw William Shakespeare.

Book of the Month – April 2018

The Book of the Month for April 2018 is called Tales from Shakespeare by Marcia Williams. This book has been chosen to coincide with National Shakespeare Day on the 23rd April 2018.

‘Much-loved author/illustrator Marcia Williams retells fourteen of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, with full-colour illustrations throughout. From the heartbreaking tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to Puck’s hilarious escapades in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Marcia brings Shakespeare’s stories vividly to life. A witty, accessible introduction to Shakespeare’s plays.’

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was a famous poet who lived 400 years ago. He also wrote a lot of plays that are famous and are very popular even today. Can you name any of the plays and poems that he wrote?

 

 

Interesting Shakespeare Facts:

 OCCUPATION

Poet, Playwright

BIRTH DATE

c. April 23, 1564

 DEATH DATE

April 23, 1616

EDUCATION

King’s New School

 PLACE OF BIRTH

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

 PLACE OF DEATH

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

 AKA
Shakespeare
Will Shakespeare

NICKNAME

“Bard of Avon”
“Swan of Avon”

“The Bard”

William Shakespeare – Who is William Shakespeare? 23 April 2016