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Deadline 31 December 2023
Tuesday 30 January
Tue, 30 JanCarnegie Library30 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 12:00Carnegie Library , 192 Herne Hill Rd, London SE24 0DGAre you brave? Ready for adventure? Fabulous at finding letters? Join us at Carnegie Library for a film-sharing, watching The Story Detectives Playful and Particular journeying around the library, collecting letters, solving clues, and building an adventure story. Followed by a short dance workshop
Wednesday 31 January
Wed, 31 JanIn School31 Jan 2024, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolCalling all young detectives and artists! Join author Judith Eagle as she introduces her latest middle- grade novel, The Stolen Songbird. Journey back to 1950s London, where Caro Monday and her friends have become embroiled in a dangerous art heist.
Wed, 31 JanStation Hall31 Jan 2024, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JWJoin best-selling creator Laura Ellen Anderson for an introduction to her brand new series Marnie Midnight – the story of a little moth with big dreams, filled with friendship, adventure and Moon Magic! Laura’s event is a celebration of creativity with a draw-along, readings & interactive activities
Wed, 31 JanStation Hall31 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 11:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JWFind out all about Leo and Richa, test your empathy superpower and fire your questions to Camilla Chester, the author of Call Me Lion at this jam-packed, Stepping Into Stories session.
Wed, 31 JanIn School31 Jan 2024, 11:00 – 11:45In SchoolMarcela's session combines fun storytelling, games and creative activities. Marcela will discuss her background and writing in a second language and chat about the messages in her books - being grateful for what we have, avoiding comparisons and valuing the things that really matter.
Wed, 31 JanIn School31 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 10:45In SchoolWhat kind of Spellcaster are you? Jenny, Ananya, Maya and Tamzin in Spellcasters have each inherited very different magic powers…. What kind of magic power do you dream of having? In this workshop, you will draw your own talisman and write your own spell. Invent a rhyming couplet or cast your spell
Wed, 31 JanStation Hall31 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JWJoin author Robert Tregoning to celebrate The Dress in the Window, illustrated by Pippa Curnick, a joyous tale of boy meets dress. This story time event celebrating self-expression and acceptance will spark ideas for writing and drawing and there will be some extra special choreography!
Thursday 1 February
Thu, 01 FebIn School01 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolJoin Jasmine Richards, celebrated author, editor and founder of Storymix, for a magical workshop that unlocks the power of imagination. Young writers will dive into a world-building adventure, crafting vivid characters and spinning tales that reflect their own experiences.
Thu, 01 FebStation Hall01 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKEvery child is a star - but sometimes adults' nosy questions can make them feel bad about themselves and their families. Come and hear the story of Josie who's always being asked 'Is That Your Mama?', inspired by Patrice's own families. Then it's time to make your own unique star.
Thu, 01 FebIn School01 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 11:45In SchoolA musical, creative, empowering session with the creators of I AM NEFERTITI! Begin with interactive story-time, discover some of the wonderful global instruments in the story, sing-a-long with the ukulele and learn how to draw your very own Nefertiti!
Thu, 01 FebStation Hall01 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 11:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Steve Webb as he introduces your new favourite superheroes... a sarcastic penguin and a clever cat with a toolbelt. Peng and Spanners are investigating the craziest pizza mystery ever in this brand new graphic novel series. Learn how to draw the characters & create your very own comic strip.
Thu, 01 FebIn School01 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 11:45In SchoolGetting Tricky With It! A session full of myths and mayhem! Listen to some legends about some of the wiliest gods from around the world, like Loki and Maui, then get Thiago to draw your crazy ideas for new mythical beasts.
Thu, 01 FebStation Hall01 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKWhat are the challenges of keeping an unusual pet? Or, as we prefer to say, hanging out with an unusual pal? What would be the pros and cons and what problems might you encounter…? Let your imagination run wild! With interactive drawing activities.
Fri, 02 FebStation Hall02 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKWhat would you do if you lived 20,000 years ago with no books, no mobile, no school and no friends your age? Track your way through the Stone Age with Mo who survived with what little she had, and learnt to make friends with a small wild creature.
Fri, 02 FebIn School02 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15In SchoolGet buzzing about bees! Using her book Honey’s Hive, Mo O’Hara will help kids learn about the world of bees with quizzes, drawing, song and even some waggle dancing. This is an interactive session packed with facts and buzzing with fun.
Fri, 02 FebStation Hall02 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 11:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKCome and join the most magical mudlarking society in all of London! Discover how to turn real mudlarked treasure into incredible stories, and become an official member of The Thames and Tide Club.
Fri, 02 FebIn School02 Feb 2024, 11:00 – 11:45In SchoolThere are billions of creatures on this earth, but there is only one YOU! Join children’s author, Lucy Reynolds, for a fun and thoughtful celebration of the many different ways that young grow up on our wild, wonderful planet and the journey we all take to find our true place in the world…
Fri, 02 FebStation Hall02 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKAfter a reading from the author, we'll start creating our very own characters. Who else could live in the animal city? What job would they have? Could you create a story based on the character you've invented? The only limit is your imagination!
Fri, 02 FebIn School02 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 10:45In SchoolAs well as exploring the story of the young dragon racer, Joanna Morris and the exciting dangerous world of dragon racing, Margaret will invite you to discover your secret self, and meet a dragon of your own.
Friday 2 February
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