Tag Archives: Storytelling
Debi Gliori Interview
We chat to Debi Gliori, author of ‘No Matter What’ and ‘What’s The Time, Mr Wolf?’ …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Books, Reading, Storytelling
Eva Katzler interview
Eva Katzler, author of ‘Florentine and Pig Have A Very Lovely Picnic’ stops by to share her picnic tips. …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Books, Reading, Storytelling
Nicolette Jones discusses her involvement with The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
Sunday Times Children’s Book Editor, Nicolette Jones talks about the upcoming Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling, Uncategorized
‘But we’ve been writing all day at school…’
’500 Words’; Why children need encouraging to write as well as read. …
Event type: Books, Reading, Storytelling
Blue Peter Book Awards 2013
Find out more about the shortlisted books for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2013 …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Reading
Cathy Farr Interview
Author and co-founder of the Penarth Book Festival, Cathy Farr discusses her historical fantasy series ‘The Fellhounds of Thesk’. …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Literary Festival, Reading
Jonathan Meres Interview
Enter ‘The World of Norm’ with Red House Children’s Book Award nominee Jonathan Meres. …
Elen Caldecott Interview
Elen Caldecott shares with us her reaction to the news of being shortlisted for the 2013 Red House Children’s Book Awards …
Event type: Books, Reading, Storytelling
Tracey Corderoy Interview
Tracey shares her thoughts about her writing, inspirations and favourite books. …
Event type: Book Shop, Books, Library, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling
Top Five Halloween Events at Independent Bookshops
Have you carved your pumpkins yet? Halloween is just around the corner now and to save you the trouble, we’ve rounded up our top five Halloween events at independent bookshops. Go on, grab your witches hat and support your local … …
Event type: Book Shop, Books, Reading, Storytelling
Jacqueline Wilson at The Royal Hall in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Jacqueline Wilson at the Royal Hall I must admit that, before attending Jacqueline Wilson’s recent event at Harrogate’s Royal Hall, I wondered how an author event in such a large venue would work (the Royal Hall can seat over 1000). … …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Reading, Storytelling, Theatre Event
Jacqueline Wilson Interview
The ever popular Jacqueline Wilson takes time out of her busy writing and touring to chat to us …
Event type: Books, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling, Theatre Event
Interview: Emma Barnes
Emma Barnes talks about her newly published book, ‘Wolfie’, illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Books, Library, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling
The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide: Week Four
The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide Week Four: Sat 11th – Fri 17th August Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st … …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Library, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling, Theatre, Theatre Event
Penny Dale: ‘Dinosaur Zoom!’
Author, illustrator and grandmother Penny Dale discusses the delights of writing for young children …
Event type: Books, Reading, Storytelling
The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide: Week Three
The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide Week Three: Sat 4th – Fri 10th August Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st … …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Books, Library, Museum Event, Reading, Theatre
The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide: Week Two
The Book Events for Children’s Holiday Guide Week Two: Sat 28th July-Fri 3rd August Here at Book Events for Children, we’ve lined up a book-related event for every day of the summer holidays (from Sat 21st July to Fri 31st August.) … …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Books, Library, Reading, Storytelling, Theatre
The Book Events for Children Holiday Guide: Week One
The Book Events for Children Holiday Guide Week One: (Sat 21st July-Fri 27th July) It’s that time again and the school holidays are nearly upon us. Have you got lots of fun and interesting activities lined up for your children? Or … …
Event type: Book Shop, Books, Literary Festival, Museum Event, Reading, Storytelling
Interview: IWM North
‘Once Upon a Wartime’ is an exhibition at IWM North, which will run until September 2nd. It explores five children’s novels about war, looking at the events and experiences that inspired War Horse, Carrie’s War, The Machine Gunners, The Silver Sword and Little Soldier. Throughout the summer holidays, … …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Museum Event, Reading
Interview: Octavia’s Bookshop
Combining her love of books with industry experience, Octavia Karavla discusses the joys of running a small bookshop …
Event type: Author Event, Book Shop, Books, Reading, Storytelling
Interview: Priya Desai
Self-published author and speech therapist, Priya Desai, talks about the rewards of going solo …
Event type: Books, Reading, Storytelling
Interview: Nicola Davies
From ‘The Really Wild Show’ to writing children’s books about nature, some great insights from Nicola Davis …
Event type: Books, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling
Interview: Clara Vulliamy
Clara Vulliamy is the author of numerous books including the Martha and the Bunny Brothers series and the Muffin books. With her love of art and all things creative, Clara’s website is packed with bright, sunny pictures and crafty ideas. Clara … …
Event type: Books, Reading, Storytelling
Five of the best Diamond Jubilee events….
The sun’s shining (well, hopefully it will be soon), school’s almost out and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is just around the corner. Here are Book Events for Children’s pick of five of the Jubilee events across the country. Bunting and union jack … …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Reading, Storytelling
Interview: James Mayhew
James Mayhew is the author behind the Katie books which introduce children to art at a young age. He has also brought the world of ballet to life through his Ella Bella books. James is in the midst of a busy … …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Literary Festival, Storytelling
Interview: The Bookshop Band
Ever been to see a band in a bookshop? This intriguing idea evolved through a collaboration between Ben Please (and his fellow musicians Poppy Pitt and Beth Porter) and Nic Bottomley, the owner of Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. … …
Event type: Book Shop, Books, Storytelling
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire
Tucked away in the heart of Great Missenden – the home of author Roald Dahl for over 36 years – is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. I recently took my three young children for a visit and I’d … …
Event type: Books
The Luton Hoo Walled Garden Children’s Book Festival
Luton Hoo Walled Garden Children’s Book Festival: Sunday 20th May, 10am-5pm. Whilst I don’t usually write about individual book festivals (due to the sheer volume of excellent events out there), this festival grabbed my attention. In these challenging financial times, … …
Event type: Author Event, Books, Literary Festival, Reading, Storytelling
York Children’s Book Award
As well as being the year of the Olympics and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, 2012 is the year when residents of York celebrate 800 years of York being a self-governing city. As part of the York 800 celebrations, the York … …
Event type: Books, Library, Reading, Storytelling
