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Phil talks about his Storey Street books including Demolition Dad and Superhero Street and how you can find a story in every street.

May 2021
Poet Joseph Coelho illustrates how to write poetry and reads from his book If All the World Were…
Author and illustrator Liz Pichon talks about her much loved character Tom Gates series with some readings and doodling – pencils at the ready!
What would you do if the whole world just stopped? Danny Wallace has some weird and wonderful ideas to share.
The illustrator behind the bestselling Horrible Histories with some drawing tips – have a pencil and paper handy!
Actor, author and comedian Ade Edmondson talks about his debut children’s book, ‘Tilly and the Time Machine’.
Konnie Huq introduces her character Cookie, who is nine and obsessed with science. Konnie reads from the book Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World.
April 2021
Lauren Child on creating the characters Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and Hubert Horatio. Featuring a reading by Sarah McCardie of Charlie and Lola: A Dog with Nice Ears.
Lauren St John and Elizabeth Laird read from their books and talk about the importance of looking after our oceans.
Best-selling author Frank Cottrell-Boyce reads from his popular book Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth.
Secret Seven author Pamela Butchart talks about her book There’s a Werewolf in My Tent, and shows us how to draw a vampire rat! Hosted by Jennifer Harwood.
The author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon series reads excerpts from her books and talks about where she gets her ideas from.
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