Like books, famous authors, snow machines, yummy food, crafts, a Christmas Fair, a photo with Santa, a Waterstones Christmas book shop, and much more? Of course, you do! Don’t miss Early Bird Booking to this wonderful event which takes place on Saturday 21 November at Eaton House The Manor in Clapham.http://dukesfestivalofstories.com
We’re bringing together some of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors, illustrators and performers for a giant celebration of books and storytelling. Come and meet the people behind your most-loved books and discover some new favourites.
Featuring a bug show, puppets, comic club, character meet and greets, book signings, story readings, and draw-alongs, we’ve got something for everyone.
Book at dukesfestivalofstories.com by Friday 30th October
Here is the full list of authors and some events and we will bring you full author biographies in the days ahead. You will no doubt spot some of your favourites!
GYLES BRANDRETH
Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear and, for, FOS, Winnie-The-Pooh at 100.
RACHEL BRIGHT
The Lion Inside, The Most Magnificent Moose and, for, FOS, Draw, Roar and Imagine!
STRUAN MURRAY
Orphans of the Tide and Dragonborn and, for, FOS, Enter The World of Dragonborn.
BENJI DAVIES
The Storm Whale, Grandad’s Island and, for, FOS, Draw With Benji.
SPECIAL EVENT
The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
EMMA FARRARONS
I Can’t Sleep and Wands Away!
KATIE AND KEVIN TSANG
Dragon Mountain, The Neverland Thieves, and, for, FOS, Adventure to Neverland.
SUSANNAH LLOYD
Badgers Are Go! Snouts Up It’s Time to Save The World! Badgers Are Go! Return of the Claw and, for the FoS, Badgering for Beginners.
SIMON MOLE AND GECKO
A First Book of Bugs and, for the FoS, The Great Big Bug Show.
KATE ROLFE
Wolf and Bear and Wiggling Words and, for the FoS, Let Your Words Wiggle!
ONJALI Q. RAUF
The Boy in the Back of the Class and The Game I Will Never Forget
THE LONG NOSE PUPPETS
Penguin.
QUICKDRAW COMIC CLUB
Drawing Fun (6-8 years) and Here Be Dragons! (9-12 Years)
