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5 Reasons to visit Bath’s Children Literature Festival
Books and stories come alive this autumn as Bath Children’s Literature Festival RETURNS from Friday 27th September – Sunday 6th October!
Over 100 of the hottest debut, local and national writers, creators and illustrators from the world of young people’s books will be across the city of Bath at different venues. Don’t miss out on your favourite authors and illustrators including Michael Rosen, Cressida Cowell, Rob Biddulph, Harry Hill, Andy Day, Jacqueline Wilson, Ben Miller, Robin Stevens and Liz Pichon.
Here are our 5 reasons to visit Bath’s Children Literature Festival …
1. You’ll discover new authors and enjoy festival favourites in a wide range of genres from funny and silly, mystery and adventure and so many more. There’s a big line up of brilliant authors including festival favourite Rob Biddulph and genres for the whole family to enjoy.
2. Experience children’s literature in while visiting different venues across Bath:
- Bath Central Library
- Cricket Club
- Forum
- Waterstones
- Assembly Room
3. Students can participate in an Outreach programme, which is specifically designed for Year 7 and 8 pupils. This initiative aims to enhance their creative writing skills and inspire them to write for pleasure. There are several Outreach events throughout the festival that will be led by professionals such as Catherine Bruton, Christopher Edge, Clare Harlow and more!
4. Will this be your little ones first festival? There’s plenty for the littlest festivalgoers! Bring the smallest members of the family along for story time and fun and lots more like Holly Webb's Animal stories where kids can discover the real-life stories that inspired the authors heartwarming book.
5. Creating art to take home. Bath’s Children Literature Festival will help kids have lasting memories and be able to get stuck in with a variety of art events where they can be guided to draw and create. Unlock your child's artistic side with activities like Making Nature Art with Pippa Pixley, Follow The Fox with Rob Biddulph and Nature Art Workshop with Yuval Zommer.
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