Joffre White
@joffrewhite.bsky.social
Author, a UK Patron of Reading and a Reading & Writing Motivator. Delivers motivational & inspiring sessions in schools and at events across the UK and beyond. Believes every school should have a library & a librarian at its heart.
a blistering week visiting schools across Northern Ireland- 4 schools and 1500 pupils over three days! Loads of thanks to the librarians, staff and pupils for making every event such a success. Librarians rule - Strangford College, Killicomaine JHS, Our Lady & St Patrick’s, Glenlola Collegiate 🕺📚
October 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
a blistering week visiting schools across Northern Ireland- 4 schools and 1500 pupils over three days! Loads of thanks to the librarians, staff and pupils for making every event such a success. Librarians rule - Strangford College, Killicomaine JHS, Our Lady & St Patrick’s, Glenlola Collegiate 🕺📚
I was honoured to be invited by the N.I. Education Authority to speak at the launch of a game changing & innovative new library resource - ELMS Congratulations to all involved, it was so uplifting to meet so many passionate, inspiring, enthusiastic people & pupils @EducationAuthority Literacy Trust
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I was honoured to be invited by the N.I. Education Authority to speak at the launch of a game changing & innovative new library resource - ELMS Congratulations to all involved, it was so uplifting to meet so many passionate, inspiring, enthusiastic people & pupils @EducationAuthority Literacy Trust
Visited the wonderful Killicomaine JHS in Northern Ireland last week who have adopted me as their Patron of Reading 2025/2026 Such a vibrant school. Their passion for the importance of reading is championed by the most amazing partnership of Helen Doogan and Andrea McAllister #patronofreading
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Visited the wonderful Killicomaine JHS in Northern Ireland last week who have adopted me as their Patron of Reading 2025/2026 Such a vibrant school. Their passion for the importance of reading is championed by the most amazing partnership of Helen Doogan and Andrea McAllister #patronofreading
Good Morning Vietnam! Checked into our hotel in Hanoi and this young man suddenly appeared! Flown up from Hong Kong to surprise me and spend a few days helping to celebrate my special birthday ! 😊❤️🕺🎼 #birthday
August 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Good Morning Vietnam! Checked into our hotel in Hanoi and this young man suddenly appeared! Flown up from Hong Kong to surprise me and spend a few days helping to celebrate my special birthday ! 😊❤️🕺🎼 #birthday
As the summer break approaches here’s a shout out to all those wonderful school librarians that keep the importance of reading alive 😊📚🙏 School Library Association (UK) Ylg Cilip
June 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
As the summer break approaches here’s a shout out to all those wonderful school librarians that keep the importance of reading alive 😊📚🙏 School Library Association (UK) Ylg Cilip
Last school visit before the summer break. Chulmleigh College and their fabulous year eight students. Loads of thanks to The Bookery at Crediton for organising my visit and a big shout out to Patrick Garrett, Literacy coordinator at Chulmleigh. The Bookery, Crediton Chulmleigh College
June 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Last school visit before the summer break. Chulmleigh College and their fabulous year eight students. Loads of thanks to The Bookery at Crediton for organising my visit and a big shout out to Patrick Garrett, Literacy coordinator at Chulmleigh. The Bookery, Crediton Chulmleigh College
Loads of thanks to @WellsFestivalofLiteratureEducation Team who fund author visits to schools. A fantastic initiative from @WellsFestivalofLiterature 👏📚👏📚👏 Thank you to Bishop Henderson Primary School and Puffins Nursery, Coleford for a wonderful day 😊🙏
June 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Loads of thanks to @WellsFestivalofLiteratureEducation Team who fund author visits to schools. A fantastic initiative from @WellsFestivalofLiterature 👏📚👏📚👏 Thank you to Bishop Henderson Primary School and Puffins Nursery, Coleford for a wonderful day 😊🙏
Calling all young writers 📚📚📚📚📚📚 #youngwriters #fromefestival
May 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Calling all young writers 📚📚📚📚📚📚 #youngwriters #fromefestival
Lipson Vale Primary School, Plymouth - 'Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Joffre White, were treated to an unforgettable Reading Motivator Show - packed with laughter, energy and inspiration. Thank you Joffre, for a truly memorable day!'
May 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Lipson Vale Primary School, Plymouth - 'Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Joffre White, were treated to an unforgettable Reading Motivator Show - packed with laughter, energy and inspiration. Thank you Joffre, for a truly memorable day!'
A massive thank you to everyone that voted for Aura Boy in the People's Book Prize 2025, sadly it didn't win, but as it was a global competition, (the winner was an Australian filmmaker/author), I was over the moon to have been shortlisted.
Two shortlist recognitions for Aura Boy have been fabulous.
Two shortlist recognitions for Aura Boy have been fabulous.
May 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A massive thank you to everyone that voted for Aura Boy in the People's Book Prize 2025, sadly it didn't win, but as it was a global competition, (the winner was an Australian filmmaker/author), I was over the moon to have been shortlisted.
Two shortlist recognitions for Aura Boy have been fabulous.
Two shortlist recognitions for Aura Boy have been fabulous.
Aura Boy is shortlisted for the People’s Book Prize 2025
peoplesbookprize.com
There’s only six days left as voting ends on 30th April 2025 & I would be immensely grateful if you would vote for Aura Boy.
Here’s the link to vote
peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/a...
Thank you so much🙏
#books #reading
peoplesbookprize.com
There’s only six days left as voting ends on 30th April 2025 & I would be immensely grateful if you would vote for Aura Boy.
Here’s the link to vote
peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/a...
Thank you so much🙏
#books #reading
April 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Aura Boy is shortlisted for the People’s Book Prize 2025
peoplesbookprize.com
There’s only six days left as voting ends on 30th April 2025 & I would be immensely grateful if you would vote for Aura Boy.
Here’s the link to vote
peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/a...
Thank you so much🙏
#books #reading
peoplesbookprize.com
There’s only six days left as voting ends on 30th April 2025 & I would be immensely grateful if you would vote for Aura Boy.
Here’s the link to vote
peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/a...
Thank you so much🙏
#books #reading
Just one month to go - please vote for Aura Boy 😊🙏📚
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Just one month to go - please vote for Aura Boy 😊🙏📚
lytchett_english It was a fantastic day for the Lytchett students who had the opportunity to hear from @joffrewhite and his author talk. Students were totally gripped and encapsulated by Joffre's interesting and inspiring presentation as well as a workshop, book signing and Q&A session-what a treat!
March 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
lytchett_english It was a fantastic day for the Lytchett students who had the opportunity to hear from @joffrewhite and his author talk. Students were totally gripped and encapsulated by Joffre's interesting and inspiring presentation as well as a workshop, book signing and Q&A session-what a treat!
To all the authors, poets, illustrators, storytellers, school librarians and literacy educators who are working tirelessly this week to promote the power and joys of reading, especially those of us on the road staying in strange hotels and B&Bs - cheers!😊👏📚 #worldbookweek
March 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
To all the authors, poets, illustrators, storytellers, school librarians and literacy educators who are working tirelessly this week to promote the power and joys of reading, especially those of us on the road staying in strange hotels and B&Bs - cheers!😊👏📚 #worldbookweek
Just so you know - #istandwithikraine #boycotttrump #boycottamerica #boycottelonmusk #boycottrussia #putinisawatcriminal
February 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Just so you know - #istandwithikraine #boycotttrump #boycottamerica #boycottelonmusk #boycottrussia #putinisawatcriminal
A fabulous school visit- @PiltonBluecoatAcademy Barnstaple- brilliant! The support from parents & pupils was tremendous at the book signing with many patiently waiting at the end of a long queue for nearly two hours!
Many, many thanks to Mat Harts, Kate Dadswell & Helen Smith 🙏👏📚👏📚👏 #readingispower
Many, many thanks to Mat Harts, Kate Dadswell & Helen Smith 🙏👏📚👏📚👏 #readingispower
February 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A fabulous school visit- @PiltonBluecoatAcademy Barnstaple- brilliant! The support from parents & pupils was tremendous at the book signing with many patiently waiting at the end of a long queue for nearly two hours!
Many, many thanks to Mat Harts, Kate Dadswell & Helen Smith 🙏👏📚👏📚👏 #readingispower
Many, many thanks to Mat Harts, Kate Dadswell & Helen Smith 🙏👏📚👏📚👏 #readingispower
Still time to get a copy before Christmas! “Aura Boy’ keeps you on your toes from start to finish with a cracking storyline, two pairs of twins and empathy in bucket loads. This is a dark and twisty adventure that sparkles with menace and ultimately hope”
December 20, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Still time to get a copy before Christmas! “Aura Boy’ keeps you on your toes from start to finish with a cracking storyline, two pairs of twins and empathy in bucket loads. This is a dark and twisty adventure that sparkles with menace and ultimately hope”
December 16, 2024 at 3:21 PM
To celebrate Aura Boy in The People's Book Prize 2025 short list, I'm offering five copies up for grabs for five Primary & Secondary school librarians. Winners chosen at random & posted out for the New Year. Ready, steady, go! #primaryschoollibrarians #secondaryschoollibrarians
#greatschoollibraries
#greatschoollibraries
December 5, 2024 at 5:17 PM
To celebrate Aura Boy in The People's Book Prize 2025 short list, I'm offering five copies up for grabs for five Primary & Secondary school librarians. Winners chosen at random & posted out for the New Year. Ready, steady, go! #primaryschoollibrarians #secondaryschoollibrarians
#greatschoollibraries
#greatschoollibraries
If you haven’t already, please take a couple of minutes to vote for Aura Boy. Independent authors such as myself don’t often get the opportunity to be recognised in book awards. 🙏📚🙏
November 26, 2024 at 10:02 AM
If you haven’t already, please take a couple of minutes to vote for Aura Boy. Independent authors such as myself don’t often get the opportunity to be recognised in book awards. 🙏📚🙏
Home after visiting two fabulous schools - Loads of thanks to Tom Brewer at Shaw Primary & Rebecca Palmer at Corsham Primary & all of the staff & pupils 🙏 Special thanks to the parents & pupils that queued so patiently at the book signings 😊 #readingschools #authorvisitswork #readingispower
November 22, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Home after visiting two fabulous schools - Loads of thanks to Tom Brewer at Shaw Primary & Rebecca Palmer at Corsham Primary & all of the staff & pupils 🙏 Special thanks to the parents & pupils that queued so patiently at the book signings 😊 #readingschools #authorvisitswork #readingispower