The schools are familiar to either the host or the artist, offer reliable venues and consistent attendance for the children in familiar surroundings. Seven Stories is a unique facility and unchallenged facility for children’s books and developing their first creative skills of storytelling. In addition to this Seven Stories offers a platform for an audience that numbers in the thousands on a weekly basis. The venues straddle the North of England, reaching to the edge of Seven Stories comfortable catchment area and are within commuting distance of all taking part.