Get into Nature with Julia Green & Elizabeth Laird
Authors Julia Green and Elizabeth Laird show you how to let nature inspire your writing – and your life!
Key stage 2
Activities suitable for Years 3-6
Graphic Novel Draw-Off with Alexis Deacon & Joe Todd-Stanton
Two awesome graphic novelists take part in an illustration battle
Draw Along with Tom Morgan-Jones
Top illustrator and author Tom Morgan-Jones shows you how to draw his comical character, Norman the Norman, from Philip Ardagh's book series.
Fantastical Fiction with Ade Adepitan and Gill Arbuthnott
Learn how to write wacky, fantastical stories based in reality with top tips from two brilliant children's authors
Reimagining Your Town
Explore your surroundings and then create activity sheets to inspire others to do the same
Mysterious Crimes with Sarah Rubin & Katherine Woodfine
Introduce your class to the detective genre as two top kids crime novelists talk about how to create riveting mystery stories
Creating Comic Characters with Barry Hutchison
Children's author and funny man Barry Hutchison gets you writing your own comedic characters
Feisty Princesses and Underdogs: Creative Writing with Vivian French
Top children's author Vivian French shares her advice for young writers on how to create characters and stories
Brewing Stories with Sam Gayton
Author Sam Gayton helps you to get started writing magical stories
Tales of Our Town: Making Picture Books
Write and illustrate a story about your town in this creative project
It’s Easy Being Green!
Get your class thinking about the environment
Bring the Past To Life with Historical Fiction
Cross-curricular activities using historical fiction as their inspiration
Mapping Towns and Stories
Theatre maker Ishbel McFarlane gets you thinking about your town in a new way
Developing Stories: ‘Mind’s Eye’ Walk
Author Mike Nicholson takes you on an imaginary walk through your hometown
The Horrible Science Show on Glow TV
Catch up on this brilliant 2016 Book Festival schools event