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Hundreds of events for adults, teenagers and children feature authors, illustrators, musicians, poets, policians, thinkers, prize-winners and rising stars every August.
Join award-winning author and illustrator Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola as they bring the adventures of their brilliantly passionate character, Rocket, to life. Enjoy a draw-along, meet Rocket from their books Look Up! and Clean Up! and hear how small...
Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in this poignant tale for Deaf people and all children learning to navigate their world. Join author Raymond Antrobus for a reading of this...
Are you ready to enter the world of Dragon Realm? Join Katie and Kevin Tsang as they take you on an action-packed adventure in a world where humans and dragons bond, deadly dragons cause chaos and a group of friends must save the world. Katie and Kevin...
Join award-winning author and illustrator Jarvis to explore his new book, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair. It’s a beautiful, warm and powerful story of a poignant friendship that children will never forget. In this hands-on session, enjoy fun poems,...
Since the beginning of human history, we have been at war with an invisible enemy: microbes. These tiny organisms can spread terrible diseases and change the course of history. Join Gill Arbuthnott, former science teacher and now beloved children’s...
Calling all tricksters! It’s your Loki day! Join Norse myth superfans Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good and Jasmine Richards, author of The Unmorrow Curse to learn the truth about your favourite god of mischief. Expect...
Singer-songwriter Christine Pillainayagam introduces her hilarious YA debut novel, Ellie Pillai is Brown. Hear about Ellie’s disastrous experiences navigating first love, strict parents, friendships and a dramatic personality. Bring a notebook and...
Announcing our Communities Programme and Citizen events this August 
