A world of stories, imagination and creativity |
Our children’s book events are packed with magical storytimes, thrilling adventures, and hands-on workshops to inspire young readers, writers, and illustrators of all ages |
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Sun 4 May, 11am | Founders Room | Age 3-7 |
Yoga and mindfulness teacher Sital Gorasia Chapman combines a storytime of her new book with kindness crafts and activities |
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Sat 17 May, 10.30am | Studio Theatre | Age 5+ |
Join award-winning author Robert Tregoning for an engaging story time event with creative activities, where he reads from his ‘cawcautionary’ tale that champions hope over fear |
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Sun 18 May, 3.30pm | Studio Theatre | Age 5+ |
Jordan Stephens and Beth Suzanna present a powerful story about family ties, having the courage to do something new, and about the glorious wonders of nature |
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Sat 24 May, 1pm | Studio Theatre | Age 5+ |
Join author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson and award-winning illustrator Nadia Shireen for noisy games, live drawing and fun based around their brand new picture book |
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Sat 24 May, 3.30pm | Studio Theatre | Age 5+ |
Join author Farrah Riaz for an interactive storytime about finding your own groove, set against the celebratory backdrop of a South Asian wedding, alongside a henna-themed drawing activity, and lots of dancing |
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Big Adventures for Growing Minds |
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Sun 11 May, 1pm | Studio Theatre | Age 7+ |
A delightful new series about family, friendship, mystery solving – and dogs! There will be stories and a draw-along, followed by a chance to craft their very own story character |
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Sat 17 May, 3.30pm | Studio Theatre | Age7-9 |
Dive into a comic book world as Laura Ellen Anderson takes you behind the scenes -
get creative with a step-by-step draw-along and help design a brand-new villain! |
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The Bedtime Book of Even More Impossible Questions |
Sat 24 May, 10.30am | Studio Theatre | Age 7+ |
Has a slug ever been to space? Why do we have two nostrils? Help explore the answers with interactive experiments, and bring your own bamboozling brainteasers for a chance to star in Isabel's next book! |
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For Future Authors & Artists |
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Sun 18 May, 11am | Concert Hall | Age 8-12 |
Step inside a sparkling celebration of the wonderful words of William Shakespeare with two former Children's Laureates - Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell. Discover how the bard explores love and heartbreak, magic and superstition, jealousy, beauty and much more as Michael and Chris discuss, draw and debate his famous words.
Supported by Brighton College |
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Write Your Own Mystery Story |
Sun 4 May, 1.30pm | Founders Room | Age 9-12 |
Join award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, for an energetic and interactive workshop designed for young aspiring writers Discover the secrets to crafting your very own mystery story, with insider tips inspired by Patrice’s latest page-turner, People Like Stars. |
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An Interactive Event for Young Writers |
Sun 4 May, 4pm | Founders Room | Age 14+ |
Join award-winning screenwriter and playwright Moira Buffini as she introduces her debut novel, Songlight. Get inspired by film, television and dystopian classics and discover the ingredients needed for epic worldbuilding. |
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Sun 11 May, 10.30am | Studio Theatre | Age 8-12 |
An uplifting event and a celebration of the world's largest continent followed by a Q+A session with author Rashmi Sirdeshpande, and a chance to design your own page about a place that is important to you |
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Sun 11 May, 3.30pm | Studio Theatre | Age 8+ |
Join author and Norse myth super fan Louie Stowell in this interactive event to hear all about her bestselling series and learn how to draw Loki |
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Sat 17 May, 1pm | Studio Theatre | Age 8-12 |
Introducing young readers to an exciting new fantasy world and cast of characters with live drawing and draw-a-longs with author Jamie Littler throughout |
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Ticket Office: 01273 709709 |
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Registered charity 249748 |
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