The 2017 London Children’s Book Fair encourages the joy of reading through all kinds of events, including illustrator workshops, storytelling sessions and readings by favourite authors and poets. Entry is free.
The book fair kicks off on Friday 15 December with workshops and author readings for primary school children from Hackney and Islington. In a series of interactive workshops, Melanie Terrade, Director of Tinkamel, uses LED lights in a celebration of the collaborative power of science and art. On Saturday, there are free workshops for the whole family. Design your own poster with illustrator Teresa Sdralevich from Cicada Books. Be captivated by the storytelling of Frann Preston-Gannon. Join Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell, aka Good Wives and Warriors, for an inspiring workshop of huge wall-painting. Illustrator David Barrow from Gecko Press will introduce his picture book Have You Seen Elephant? Come along to an author reading with Tower Block Books. Engage in poetry readings and activities with The Poetry Society. Sing along with renowned musician Tayo Irvine Hendrix in her interactive workshop for the UK launch of her first children’s book series, HUMMINGLAND.
Dates: Friday and Saturday, 15 - 16 December 2017
Location: Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art, 14 Wharf Road, London N1 7RW
Cost: Free
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