Matt Newnham Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off Upstairs at Bookfest 7-9 years Blast off on a fun-filled space adventure with author of Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off! This highly interactive session combines storytelling, creativity and hands-on science to spark imaginations and keep young explorers engaged from start […]
Eilish Fisher Fia and the Last Snow Deer The Waters and the Wild Upstairs at Bookfest 9-12 years How can music shape a story? Can a melody create a mood, inspire a character or suggest an entirely new world? This engaging workshop explores the powerful connection between music and creative writing. Young participants will listen […]
Jessie Burton Hidden Treasure Upstairs at Bookfest 7-11 years Join internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton (The Miniaturist) for a very special event for her new children’s book Hidden Treasure. Hear about the adventures of Bo and Billy, the children at the heart of this new story and discover the secrets of mudlarking and its history. Jessie […]
Anne Brusatte with Steve Brusatte My Grandparents were Dinosaurs Upstairs at Bookfest 4-9 years Anne and Steve Brusatte know everything there is to know about dinosaurs. Travel through time with them and uncover the unlikely truth of how of the humble hen is related to the terrifying T-Rex in this fantastic read-aloud picture book. Anne’s […]