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Alice Hemming School Visits

Children at Milwards Primary School in Harlow are in for treat on Monday 13th January when author Alice Hemming visits their school.  During February Alice will be at Brookland infant and Nursery School, Cheshunt for two days, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th. Enjoy.

Events with Author Rachel Lyon

    Coming up in December. Look out for Rachel Lyon reading and signing her new book ‘ The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale‘ short listed for The Heart Of Hawick Book Award. Everyone Welcome

Julie Fulton at Waterstones, Stratford on Avon

Julie will be entertaining children with her new book in the ‘Ever So’ series. The latest book features a rather prim and proper lady in Hamilton Shady,   ‘Miss Dorothy-Jane  was ever so vain’ SATURDAY NOV 16th,  11.00 to 1.00. Julie will be reading and signing her books. Everyone welcome. If you can’t get along please click here to see all Julie’s books on Amazon    

The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale Shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Book Award!

Fantastic news! We have just heard that The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale by Rachel Lyon has been shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award. This fantastic award “aims to get children excited about books and reading – for fun, learning, confidence and better life chances. Some 600 pupils at ten schools in and around Hawick take part in a season of reading, reviewing, author visits and workshops,… Read More »The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale Shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Book Award!

Alice Hemming at The Leaf Cafe’ and children’s bookshop.

Saturday 28th September, from 11am : The Leaf  Cafe’ and children’s bookshop, Hertford. The event at Leaf cafe’ went really well, packed with lots of excitable children.  Activities included a colouring competition, a treasure hunt finding pictures from the story,  badge making and measuring children on a height chart comparing them to characters in the book. Plus everyone enjoyed Alice reading the story book.  ‘The Black & White Club’ is available… Read More »Alice Hemming at The Leaf Cafe’ and children’s bookshop.

Maverick Book Launch for The Black & White Club and Miss Dorothy-Jane was ever so vain

On Friday 27th September we saw the launch of Alice Hemming & Kimberley Scott’s The Black and White Club and Julie Fulton’s Miss Dorothy-Jane was ever so vain at our favourite venue at Covent Garden.  Our guest of honour, Julia Eccleshare, the children’s book reviewer for the Guardian, presented our authors and illustrator with a copy of their just published book.  It was a successful  event with lots of amazing… Read More »Maverick Book Launch for The Black & White Club and Miss Dorothy-Jane was ever so vain

‘The Fearsome Beastie’ at Plumpton Races- Family Day

  Sunday September 22nd.  Plumpton Racecouse, Sussex. Family Day Meeting. Award winning author Giles Paley-Phillips will be reading ‘The Fearsome Beastie ‘ 2.10pm, 3.10 and 4.10 in the  Centre Course Marquee Everyone Welcome

New video for Angela Mitchell and Sarah Horne

Ever wondered what it’s like to promote a children’s book? Or how the illustrator creates characters? Well find out now in our video on author Angela Mitchell and illustrator Sarah Horne on our new YouTube channel.  

Launch of ‘The Black & White Club’

      Saturday 28th September, from 11am: The Leaf  Cafe’ and children’s bookshop. Launch of the ‘The Black and White Club’ with author Alice Hemming storytime and activities. Monday 30th September, 10.30am: Book reading Wednesday 2nd October, 10am: Book reading and craft activity, 2pm Book reading Everyone welcome