The Writers of Wales Database

SAYER, VIV

Email: vrsayer@yahoo.co.uk

After many years in teaching Viv is currently children’s editor at Pont Books. She taught in both primary and secondary schools before becoming a lecturer in English and primary education. Viv has always had a strong interest in children’s writing and at one time coordinated the Carmarthenshire Writing Squads. Her publications include the Cadi series of books for younger children.

Reviews:
With respect to Here Comes Cadi (Pont, 2007)

"…[The] use of both English and Welsh in the text is a strength and works extremely well…Set firmly in Wales, this unusual picture book will be enjoyed everywhere…"
Elizabeth Schlenther


Selected Publications:
Children's books
A Pet Called Persil (Pont, 2006)
Here Comes Cadi (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2007)
Cadi's Bag (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2007)
Here Comes The Fireman (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2007)
Here Comes The Fisherman (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2007)
Here Comes The Doctor (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2007)
Here Comes The Baker (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2007)
Cadi's World: Shopping Pt 1 / Byd Cadi: Siopa 1 (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2009)
Cadi's World: Shopping Pt 2 / Byd Cadi: Siopa 2 (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2009)
Don't Forget the Fish (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2009)
Banana Surprise (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2009)
The Big Skip (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2010)
A Clever Move (Cadi Series) (Pont, 2010)

Educational resources
A Guardian What?: Teaching Ideas for Personal and Social Education (Pont Readalone Teachers Resources) (Pont, 2006)
Cadi's World: Building 1 / Byd Cadi: Adeiladu 1 (Cadi Series) (Gomer, 2010)
Cadi's World: Building 2 / Byd Cadi: Adeiladu 2 (Cadi Series) (Gomer, 2010)

Contributed to:
Hiding Hopcyn (translator) (Gomer, 2006)
Welsh and Proud of It (editor) (Gomer, 2007)
Poems of Love and Longing (editor) (Pont, 2008)