Previous Children's Books Festival events

Sit yourself down and enjoy story time and colouring with local author Andy Hussey who will be reading from his two vibrant, nature filled books as we find out if there actually are any deer around here, and any trout about?

Come and join popular local author illustrator Margaret Sturton who has an action packed hour of activities planned around her new book, a cautionary tale about a naughty girl called Alberta who did not listen to her mother’s warnings….

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP -Write Away with Nikhil and Jay – Try your hand at writing and creating – travel far into your imagination with Chitra Soundar, author of the beloved Nikhil and Jay book series.

Come and meet former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child as she discusses her heartwarming new Clarice Bean book.

Unlock your inner-mystery solver and learn the secrets of time in this fact-packed event from bestselling author and confirmed-nerd Sam Sedgman.