A bold and evocative new adventure novel from Cerrie Burnell, celebrating difference and found family. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Katherine Rundell and Catherine Doyle. Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A...
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Journey to the Weatherlands | Laura Ellen Anderson | 7+
Join Amelia Fang creator Laura Ellen Anderson for a journey to The Weatherlands, the magical setting for her Rainbow Grey series. In a fun-filled hour, meet an extraordinary cast of new characters including Ray Grey and her Weatherling friends Snowden Everfreeze and...
Wizard in My Shed | Simon Farnaby | 9+
Join Simon Farnaby, writer and star of the much-loved TV series Horrible Histories and scriptwriter for Paddington 2, as he talks about his The Wizard in my Shed series. This series is a hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist, which sees Merdyn...
The King’s Pants WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE | Nicholas Allan | ages 3+
Nicholas is the author/illustrator of best-selling picture-books, including The Queen's Knickers, Jesus' Christmas Party, Father Christmas Needs A Wee, Where Willy Went and many others. Hilltop Hospital, a tv series based on his book, won him a BAFTA. It continues to...
Planet Full of Plastic | Neal Layton | ages 6+
Our world is drowning in plastic, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain where plastic comes from, why it doesn't biodegrade, and why that's dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he's also FULL of ideas for how...
The Treekeepers | Kieran Larwood | ages 8+
Liska lives in Arborven, a city surrounding an extraordinary tree that gives all those living there special powers. As a shapeshifter, Liska is training as a warrior. When she discovers that the Tree is under threat, it is her duty to act - but she can't convince...
A Journey into the World of Frostheart | Jamie Littler | ages 7+
Join Jamie Littler as he delves into how he made his best-selling Frostheart series - from early inspirations to how he writes and draws the books themselves! Grab your pens for a how-to-draw draw-along of a Frostheart character and fire up your imaginations as we...
The House on Hare Hill; Bunnytastic Fun | Jules Marriner | age 3+
Love hares and bunnies? So does Jules. Listen to the springtime story of Little Hare and make some bunny ears to wear all day! The House on Hare Hill Hares love boxing: it's a fact. But Little Hare gives up boxing and takes up Yoga. When she goes on a walk to find...
Storytime with Gareth Peter | Gareth Peter | ages 3+
Gareth will be reading from My Daddies, Forever Star and Who Will You Meet, and talking about his writing journey, family and books. A fun and interactive session for all those that love stories. Gareth Peter is an author and stay-at-home dad, living in Nottingham...