Lorna Bradbury, The Daily Telegraph’s book reviews editor, talks to two acclaimed writers about the need for diversity in children’s books and what that really means. Join the discussion with Liz Kessler (Read Me Like A Book) and Bali Rai ((Un)arranged Marriage). No topic is off limits. http://www.lizkessler.co.uk/ http://www.balirai.co.uk/#!/home http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/lorna-bradbury/ Date 28-09-2015 Time 7:00 … Continue reading
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Patrick Ness at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
The author of A Monster Calls and the Chaos Walking trilogy, Patrick Ness, talks about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most famous books for teens. In this unmissable event, Patrick also discusses his amazing latest novel, The Rest of Us Just Live Here. http://patrickness.com/ @Patrick_Ness Date 26-09-2015 Time 6:45 PM … Continue reading
Book of the Month #40
All About Pumpkin (The Diaries of Bluebell Gadsby #3) by Natasha Farrant You can read my review by clicking the link HERE
Holly Smale at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Creator of the bestselling Geek Girl books, Holly Smale helps to channel your inner nerdiness. Hear about All That Glitters, the latest calamity-strewn adventure starring accident-prone heroine Harriet Manners. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. What do you know? @HolSmale Date 27-09-2015 Time 4:15 PM … Continue reading
Joe Sugg – Username: Evie at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Join YouTube star Joe Sugg as he discusses his first book, Username: Evie, an original and imaginative graphic novel. Username: Evie follows a socially isolated girl who fights to save a virtual world – created as a safe place for her by her dying father – from descending into mayhem. Date 26-09-2015 Time 5:30 PM … Continue reading
Alice in Wonderland with Anna Wilson / Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Come on an adventure to Wonderland! Follow the White Rabbit and discover what happens to Alice when she meets the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat. Join children’s author Anna Wilson for an interactive storytelling event featuring fun games and activities. http://www.annawilson.co.uk/ @acwilsonwriter Date 27-09-2015 Time 1:30 PM – 2:10 PM … Continue reading
James Dawson and Hayley Long at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Being a girl isn’t all sugar and spice, and being a boy isn’t exactly easy. Luckily, acclaimed YA authors James Dawson and Hayley Long are here to help you navigate those tricky teen years in a frank, funny, straight talking event about all things teen. http://www.hayleylong.org …. @hayleywrites http://www.jamesdawsonbooks.com …. @_jamesdawson Date 27-09-2015 Time 5:30 … Continue reading
A Great Big Cuddle with Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell / Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Two megastar masters of words and art, Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell (recently announced Children’s Laureate 2015 – 2017) join up to celebrate their first book together – A Great Big Cuddle. Listen with delight as Michael performs the poems from the book, and watch with awe as Chris draws live on stage. Interactive, entertaining and … Continue reading
The Bookshelf (September 2015)
Books reviewed this month… All About Pumpkin (The Diaries of Bluebell Gadsby #3) by Natasha Farrant The Big Lie by Julie Mayhew The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine Paperweight by Meg Haston A Whole New World (Twisted Tales #1) by Liz Braswell * The Magical Animal Adoption Agency: The Enchanted Egg by Kallie George * … Continue reading
Day One at Bath Children’s Literature Festival
This Saturday (26th Sep) was my first day at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival, which was also the first time ever I’ve attended Bath Kid’s Lit Fest… and you know what? Starting it with The Big Cuddle by Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell was the way to go. Michael Rosen had the entire audience join … Continue reading
