Stephen Davies

Welcome. My name is Stephen Davies and I am a children's author writing picture books, chapter books and teen novels. I have lived in Africa for ten years, working with World Horizons amongst Fulani cattle herders. My books are set in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, on the edge of the Sahara Desert.

Month: February, 2012

From a Future Famous Author

by Stephen Davies

Dear Reader, In ISD we have an ancient tradition called book month. In honour of that tradition we invited Mr. Stephen Davies to come and give us an author visit. In preparation for the author’s visit, our class read the book called “The Yellowcake Conspiracy.” It was fascinating to think that we would be meeting [...]

Published: February 23, 2012 | Filed Under: Writing Tips

David Belle and Eminem

by Stephen Davies

I always come back from school visits wanting to (a) write and (b) watch parkour on Youtube! Here’s a great parkour vid I just found – the best of David Belle set to the best of Eminem. Enjoy… And now, with (b) out the way, it’s time for some (a)…

Published: February 17, 2012 | Filed Under: Hacking Timbuktu, YA books

Visiting the International School of Dakar

by Stephen Davies

The International School of Dakar – what a great school! – even two days there has convinced me of what an interesting, diverse and caring community of people it is. The staff and students were a joy to spend time with. I wish I had taken more photos, but here are a few snapshots: Elections [...]

Published: February 15, 2012 | Filed Under: Writing Tips, YA books