Get ready to ignite your child's love for reading and embark on a day of imagination, adventure and storytelling. The Week Junior Book Festival 2024 is the perfect way to inspire and entertain kids during the half-term break.
This exciting event will take place on 29 October 2024 at the Barbican Centre in London, and it’s a day designed for families who love books.
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Our main stage will come alive with captivating performances from your child's favourite authors, transporting them to enchanting worlds and introducing them to unforgettable characters. From heartwarming tales to thrilling adventures, there will be a wide range of stories to delight every young reader and allow their imagination to soar.
We have a fantastic lineup featuring authors, Michael Rosen, Joseph Coelho, Cressida Cowell, A. F. Steadman, and many more. Plus, there will be twelve interactive workshops to choose from, as well as book signings and a marketplace.
Tickets are selling fast! Visit theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk for more information on the festival - including the main stage lineup and workshops - and to book your tickets today.
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