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Stories
Kids' Lit Fest
30 Jan - 5 Feb 2023
Schools' Programme
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Deadline Friday 13th Jan 2023
03 Feb, 14:00 – 14:45Virtual EventJoin award-winning author A.M. Dassu for a workshop exploring identity, freedom of expression and allyship. Attending schools will be asked to engage in an activity exploring identity, and will discuss how you can help someone being bullied/discriminated against because of their identity. AGES 11+
03 Feb, 13:30 – 14:15School VisitRoss Welford is an award-winning author of eight page-turning novels. Ross will introduce his latest book The Monkey Who Fell From the Future, talk about his inspirations and characters and put his own magical spin on storytelling. Fun and magic tricks guaranteed! AGES 9+
02 Feb, 19:00 – 20:00Virtual EventSimon will read EXCLUSIVELY from his yet-to-be published, new YA novel, BOY LIKE ME! Also expect goofy, histrionic fun exploring Simon's landmark novels about teens at their worst - and best! Fun & high energy with lots of comedy anecdotes, this is the perfect event for celebrating equality. AGES 13
02 Feb, 13:30 – 14:15Station HallAlice is the author of over fifty books, including the bestselling Dark Unicorn series. Come along for some top tips on how to keep your reader turning the pages, then have a go at writing a suspenseful scene of your own. AGES 10+
02 Feb, 11:00 – 11:45Station HallJoin Stuart as he talks about his book, 'Silence Is Not An Option!', in which he shares his story and experiences and presents messages of hope and tolerance. His main goal is to equip young people with the mindset to believe and achieve what they want to in life, no matter the challenges AGES 11+
02 Feb, 10:00 – 10:45Virtual EventAfter the War, is the story of 300 Jewish children who survived the Holocaust and came to the UK as refugees in 1945. It is based entirely on the testimony of those who experienced the events. Tom will speak about how he uses deep research to tell stories of the past. AGES 11+
31 Jan, 14:00 – 14:45Station HallAdam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER. And the tyger is in danger. Adam and Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late? AGES 9+
31 Jan, 13:30 – 14:15School VisitPack your imaginations and join time-travelling author duo, Catherine Randall and Ally Sherrick, for a whistle-stop tour back to the strange, exciting and often downright dangerous times and places their books are set in. AGES 9+
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