Pirates
Maps, mischief & treasure
30 minute sessions
Ready.
Steady.
Story!
Big voices, curious minds and stories that jump right off the page—for libraries, schools and nurseries.
Babies to primary age
Every session shaped to the room
35+ yearsin libraries!Giggles
welcome
The grown-up bit
Meet Michael.
He knows his stories.
Michael Fountain has been bringing books to life since before the internet was a thing.
He has worked in public libraries for over 35 years, including children's library roles in Islington and Redbridge. He has welcomed school classes, nursery groups, babies, toddlers and whole families—plus run reading clubs, craft activities and community visits.
He is an avid reader, enthusiastic talker and traveller to more than 60 countries. In other words: plenty of stories, and no shortage of things to say.
His library career has taken him from Northern Ireland to Lewisham, Redbridge and Islington. He also holds a BA in History and a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Studies.
35+ years in librariesSchools & nurseries60+ countries visited
See the energy
This is what
storytime feels like.
Warm, responsive and full of invitations to join in—not a performance children have to sit through.
INTRO VIDEOPress play.
Press play.
Soon.
Michael's short introduction and sample story are being prepared.
Ask about a sample clip →“A good story turns listeners into fellow travellers.
Michael's approach
Your turn
Tell Michael
what you're planning.
Date, place, ages, group size and a theme. That is enough to get the conversation started.