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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.
If graphic novels have historically been overlooked by the literary establishment, then Nick Drnaso’s work is changing things. Sabrina was the first graphic novel to be longlisted for the Booker Prize. Now Acting Class confirms Drnaso as one of...
Many people keep a list of the books they’ve read, but why not make it an illustrated list? Choose your four favourite books of the year and bring images of their covers to this practical workshop with illustrator, graphic novelist and Book Festival...
If you’re interested in artwork and haven’t yet heard of Lizzy Stewart, put her books right at the top of your must-read list. Stewart creates gorgeously written, irresistibly moving accounts of women’s lives. Alison is her first full-length...
Author of numerous books, Vivian French is joined by award-winning illustrator Helen Kellock for a conversation about inspiring an enduring love of books, even in the most reluctant young readers. They share book ideas from picture books suitable for...
This interactive event around potent young adult novel When Shadows Fall, which tackles grief and mental illness, will include the opening of the Raven Treasure box, revealing some of the meaningful icons in the story. Audiences journey through the...