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Exciting New Partnership Announced for 2026!
Inclusive Books for Children is a UK literacy charity with a free website that helps families, teachers and librarians build more inclusive bookshelves.
Workshops, Talks & Performances
Unforgettable workshops and performances by award winning authors and illustrators
Saturday 7th February
07 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 10:15Brockwell Hall , Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 9BNCinderGorilla wants to go to the jungle ball, but her Aunt & cousins won't allow it. They want to dance with Travis, the Disco Prince. But then the magical Hairy Godmother arrives. Join us for this unique and fun event in which Gareth transforms his book into a musical with your help.
07 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKTwo years ago, local parents Emma Barnett and Jeremy Weil created a screen-free way to explore their neighbourhood through colouring. From Herne Hill to Cornwall, their books now cover the UK. Now you can learn how to design your very own colouring book in this creative workshop.
07 Feb 2026, 11:00 – 11:45Brockwell Hall , Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 9BNJoin Jane Porter for a fun and interactive creative session all about discovering your inner performer. Jane will read her story 'Be Bold Bob', about a shy elephant who longs to sing in a show, then you'll use collage and drawing to create your own performing animal character to take home
07 Feb 2026, 12:00 – 12:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin best-selling author Harriet Muncaster for a very special event for the 10th anniversary of the iconic Isadora Moon series. With readings from the brand new book Isadora Moon Has a Birthday, draw-alongs and lots of behind the scenes secrets this promises to be a sparkle filled celebration
07 Feb 2026, 13:00 – 13:45Brockwell Hall , Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 9BNJoin award -winning author Lui Sit as she shares what inspires her to write. Be prepared to travel to far flung Linger Island, meet the kuri wildcat and discover what an azarine is! Get a behind-the-scenes insight into being an author and get ready to meet Lui's animal muse - her cat, Frankie.
07 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKFly into an empowering event with bestselling author and award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola as he introduces his latest picture book Super Goat Girl. Find out what makes you super in this funny, heartwarming event full of drawing and finding joy in who you are
07 Feb 2026, 15:00 – 15:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKIn Small Wonder, Tick races across a kingdom to warn of an invading army, joined by his brother Leaf and loyal horse Pebble. In this session, create your own epic quest—complete with hero, animal sidekick, and terrifying foe.
07 Feb 2026, 15:00 – 15:45Brockwell Hall , Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 9BNHow wonderful to have a friend who is brave! But... what if it was up to you to help your friend out? In this storytime session we will find out what to do, and go home with our very own Lion friend!
Sunday 8th February
08 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMama G will be sharing original stories and songs, and some of the best picture books on the market, in an uplifting story time for the whole family. There'll be dancing and giggles galore as Mama G shares the power of being who you want and loving who you are!
08 Feb 2026, 10:30 – 11:15Brockwell Hall , Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 9BNJoin illustrator Maggie Li for a gentle, joyful workshop for little ones, exploring her Little Life Cycles books. Discover how animals and plants grow through storytime, then enjoy a hands-on family tree craft inspired by the magic of nature
08 Feb 2026, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Amanda Wood at the Touch Wood Academy of Magical Thinking and become a science sorcerer. Discover the magic of chemistry with colour-changing potions, floating eggs, exploding balloons, ghost rockets and a barfing pumpkin in this fun, spellbinding workshop.
08 Feb 2026, 12:00 – 12:45Brockwell Hall , Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 9BNA creative workshop where we read The Silver Shadow together and explore our senses and the sea. Then we will create our own sea-creatures and a rock pool habitat for them to live in.
08 Feb 2026, 12:45 – 13:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKAn interactive, fun and penguin-filled event with behind-the-scenes insights into how Sheena makes her graphic novels, Pablo and Splash drawalongs and a penguin-themed quiz! Plus return to Station Hall at 3pm for the Big Comic Celebration event with Thiago De Moraes and all (please register)
08 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin Neill Cameron, creator of Mega Robo Bros and Donut Squad, and Tor Freeman, creator of Boss of the Underworld and Grandma Toad, for an event of cartooning and character-creating fun! Following this workshop stay on for a Big Comics Celebration Gathering at 3pm with Thiago De Moraes joining.
08 Feb 2026, 15:00 – 16:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin comic creators Sheena Dempsey, Tor Freeman, Neill Cameron & Thiago de Moraes in a riotous celebration of kids comics. Learn about the secrets of comic-making and take part in an epic draw-off. If you love comics, this is the event for you!
With thanks to our 2026 supporters
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