SATURDAY 30 MAY continued [HF160] 7PM ELMLEY FOUNDATION CUBE £4
Julia Churchill How To Get Your Children’s Book Published
Children’s books agent Julia Churchill from AM Heath Ltd shares everything you need to know about getting your children’s book published, from what an agent does and the qualities that make a submission stand out from the slushpile, to what a publisher looks for and what drives their decisions. It is a 360-degree look at writing, pitching and publishing your children’s book – from picture books right through to young adult fiction. 11+ years
SUNDAY 31 MAY [HF161] 9AM ELMLEY FOUNDATION CUBE
[HF149] 10AM ELMLEY FOUNDATION CUBE £5
Prepare to make some noise and bust some moves as Rastamouse co-creator Michael De Souza presents a reading adventure exploring the riddims and rhymes of Mouseland. Get ready to jam along as CBeebies star Rastamouse makes a special appearance at the festival. 5+ years
Meet Ava and her mischievous invisible cat, Squishy McFluff. During this interactive event children help create the ultimate imaginary pet and hear some of Ava and Squishy’s adventures. 4+ years
[HF148] 10AM STARLIGHT STAGE £6
Alex T Smith Claude & Foxy
FREE BUT TICKETED
Rastamouse
Alice in Wonderland Storytelling with the Mad Hatter
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is celebrating its 150th anniversary and it’s time for you to join the party! Meet the Mad Hatter, who will take you on a fun adventure through Wonderland to find the White Rabbit, with an imaginative story-trail retelling of the classic novel and creative craft activities. Why not come dressed as your favourite character and make the Cheshire Cat smile? 5+ years
01497 822 629 20
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Pip Jones Squishy McFluff
[HF150] 11.30AM STARLIGHT STAGE £6
Author of Claude and 2014 World Book Day illustrator Alex T Smith has been called the ‘boy wonder of children’s book illustration’. Join Alex as he draws his favourite characters and introduces a new picture book, Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion, a funny new spin on a wellknown fairytale. Hear how Alex gets inspiration for his hilarious characters (he might even ask for your suggestions) and learn Top Secret illustrator tips, including how to draw Claude himself. 5+ years