Some of my resources:
Explore Creation (6 sessions for churches and schools)
Explore God's Story (12 sessions for churches)
Awesome Science (6 sessions for churches and schools)
Science Geek Christy education pack (12 lessons)
If you are interested in these resources, please email:
infobooksbypetra@gmail.com
For the ROOTS holiday club resource, please go to:
Petra Crofton - van Rijssen: books, resources & workshops
Hello, my name is Petra Crofton (van Rijssen) and I live in Gloucester (UK). I write books and education materials, give workshops and talks and visit schools. Please contact me if you would like a chat about working together: infobooksbypetra@gmail.com
Children's fiction
'Science Geek Sam and his secret logbook' and 'Science Geek Christy and her eco logbook' (SPCK): In these adventurous novels Sam and Christy and their friends explore big 'science and faith questions.'
Creative partnerships
I have worked with A Rocha, ROOTS, God and the Big Bang, various primary schools and local churches. Together, we have set up and run writing, reading, nature and art sessions, science workshops and philosophy debates. We have also created resources and organised children's and youth events around science and faith.
I am a biologist (BSc/MSc) and philosopher (MA) from the Netherlands. I speak English, German and French and have worked in multiple countries. My passions are science, faith, creation care, writing and working with people of all ages. I also love art, wildlife and hiking. I am married to a vicar. We live in Gloucester with two of our three children.
About me
"Science Geek Christy is a great read. It effortlessly weaves fascinating facts about our planet into a compelling story, with brilliant, relatable characters."
Jo Swinney, Award-winning author and Head of Communications, A Rocha International
"What a fantastic story! Christy and her pals have a huge adventure, while taking us on a whistle stop tour of some of the biggest issues facing us all today."
Caroline Pomeroy, Climate Scientist and Director of Climate Stewards