Bath Festival of Children’s Literature – September 2009
After the huge success of the Bath Festival of Children’s Literature in the past two years, the organisers are delighted to announce a third programme of events for children and families featuring some of the biggest names in the children’s book world.
Jacqueline Wilson, Terry Deary, Francesca Simon, Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen, Axel Scheffler, Charlie Higson, Johnny Ball, Malorie Blackman, Gervase Phinn, Andy Stanton, Lauren Child, Judith Kerr, Jeremy Strong, Mister Maker, Tim Pigott-Smith, Robert Muchamore, Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell, Michelle Paver and Annette & Nick Butterworth are just some of the confirmed guests lined-up for the 10-day festival of children’s books beginning on 18th September at various city centre venues in the World Heritage City of Bath this Autumn.
Young readers will be delighted with the many picture book authors and Illustrators taking centre stage in 2009. Gruffalo artist Axel Scheffler is back by popular demand to help celebrate The Gruffalo’s tenth anniversary. Judith Kerr, author of the picture book classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea will be making a rare appearance to talk about her work β as will Charlie & Lola creator Lauren Child. Several popular costume characters will be visiting too, including Elmer the Elephant, Mr Funny, Olivia, Peppa Pig, Maisy, Peter Rabbit and Wallace & Gromit. There’s a big Thomas The Tank Engine event and two messy arts and craft events featuring TV star Mister Maker.
"We hope there’s something at the festival for everyone," says Festival Director, John McLay. "As well as a few authors and illustrators who are coming back to Bath after appearances in previous years, we will be welcoming several new and exciting guests. We are constantly surprised by who says ‘yes’ when we ask them to attend the Festival. Bath-born author Jacqueline Wilson, recently made a Dame, was delighted to be asked back. Terry Deary, author of the popular Horrible Histories series, and now enjoying a run on TV, hasn’t been to a book festival for several years so we were thrilled when he agreed to come to Bath."
Tickets For the 2009 Bath Festival of Children’s Literature go on general sale on July 13th. With many events sure to sell-out early, Festival Friends have an exclusive booking period from July 1st. Anybody wishing to enquire about becoming a Festival Friend should email info@bathkidslitfest.co.uk.
Ticket Hotline number: 01225 463362, or visit www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk for a downloadable brochure and to join the festival mailing list.
Source: booktrade.info
Posted: June 27th, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: Julia Donaldson, Michelle Paver
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