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Children's book events
Saturday 8th April 2006 What's in the Book? The Seventeen Million books of Janet and Allan Ahlberg Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books in Newcastle, hosts What's in the Book?, which celebrates the Ahlberg's creative partnership and explores the wonderful books they made. Discover where they got their ideas and how they turned them into highly original books that are clever, funny and have massive appeal to both children and adults. For more information on this exhibition and Seven Stories' other regular events and workshops, visit their website: www.sevenstories.org.uk Tuesday 11th April 2006 Foyle Young Poet of the Year Award 2006 The Poetry Society and The Foyle Foundation are delighted to announce the launch of the ninth Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2006. This prestigious prize is open to anyone between the ages of 11 and 17 and consistently recognises and rewards some of the brightest future stars of the poetry world. Previous winners include Caroline Bird, Martha Sprackland, Helen Mort and Luke Yates. For more information on entering visit:www.foyleyoungpoets.org Friday 5th May 2006 Stuart Little UK Tour Adapted from E.B White's children's classic, this show brings to life the story of a little mouse trying to get by in a grown up world. Performed using a mixture of music and puppetry, the play is suitable for everybody aged 5 years and over. For a tour schedule visit www.stuartlittlelive.com The Gruffalo Tall Stories present their touring musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's best selling picture book. Suitable for children aged 3 years and over. To see if the Gruffalo is visitiing a theatre near you check this website www.gruffalolive.com Monday 24th July 2006 Young Storytellers Holiday Active Training and Education, are a non- profit making charity who run holidays for children every summer. This year they are running a week specialising in story- telling, giving children the opportunity to work with an expert storyteller and listen to stories, as well as creating their own. Aimed at 10-14 year olds, the course is based at Whitwell Hall, Norfolk. For more information visit:www.ate.org.uk Saturday 12th August 2006 Edinburgh International Book Festival This year's book festival features a varied programme of children's authors, including Francesca Simon, Michael Foreman and Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson and Meg Rosoff For more information and to purchase tickets, call 0845 3735888 or visit www.edbookfest.co.uk Wednesday 13th September 2006 Roald Dahl Day The first ever Roald Dahl Day is taking place on 13 September, to mark what would have been the author's 90th birthday and celebrate his legacy. A number of organised events are being staged throughout the UK and schools and families are encouraged to take part in the Roald Dahl Day challenge. For information on events in your area and ideas on how to get involved with the the fun, visit the webiste at www.roalddahlday.info |
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