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Stepping into
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Kids' Lit Fest
30 Jan - 5 Feb 2023
Virtual Events
Webinars with industry professionals and live streamed children's events.
We also have special virtual workshops for schools and home schoolers. View our school page here
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
01 Feb, 19:30 – 20:30Virtual discussionRenowned panellists discuss the lack of new voices in publishing; the demand from parents for better representation; the role of literature in raising a modern family; persistent patterns within the publishing industry; and the role of schools, parents and unsung heroes in championing representation
31 Jan, 19:30 – 20:30Virtual discussionExplore the publishing process with leading children’s literary agents and a top commissioning editor. How to get started with writing; find an agent; submit a text & get a book to the shelves. Panellists will discuss the type of manuscripts that catch their eye, plus Q&A about the industry AGE 16+
30 Jan, 08:00 – 03 Feb, 08:10Virtual StorytellingA new children’s story will be uploaded to the festival website each morning during the week. Stories will be read by a different author each time and we hope you will enjoy ten minutes a day listening to a special storytime with your little ones AGES 4+
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