Wokingham town council and Wokingham borough libraries have joined forces again to bring a weekend of storytelling to young readers on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18.
The festival celebrates the joy of reading and the power of storytelling, bringing together bestselling authors, talented illustrators and inspiring performers for a weekend packed with interactive events.
Book festivals play an important role in encouraging children to read for pleasure, helping to develop confidence, creativity, communication skills and a lifelong love of learning.
Meeting the people behind their favourite books allows young readers to see that stories don’t simply appear on a page, they are created
through imagination, curiosity and hard work.
For many children, it can even spark dreams of becoming writers or illustrators themselves.
Whether your child loves magical adventures, fascinating facts, laugh-out-loud stories or creative drawing, there will be something to inspire every young imagination.
Tickets and further information are available via Wokingham town council’s website.
Tickets are priced at £3 per seat.
Early booking is recommended as sessions are expected to be popular.
A launch event will feature Cressida Cowell,
It’s not every day that you get to meet the award-winning, former Children’s Laureate and creator of How to Train Your Dragon
She’ll be here in Wokingham launching the book festival with an imagination-fuelled session, full of laughs, dragons and stories.
A truly unmissable experience from one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors.
Wokingham town council’s chair of arts and culture, Cllr Barrie Callender said: “At £3 a ticket, this is one of the most accessible family events offered in Wokingham.
“The line-up across both days includes authors and illustrators whose books are already on children’s shelves at home, and young readers will have the chance to meet them in person, ask questions and have books signed.
“That kind of direct connection to the people behind their favourite stories is something a child genuinely remembers.”
Wokingham borough council’s executive member for resident services, inclusion and fighting poverty, Cllr Rachel Bishop-Firth said: “The Wokingham Children’s Book Festival is a highlight of our calendar, and this year is even more special as it is the National Year of Reading.
“It’s all about helping children discover a love of reading and sparking their imagination through a fantastic line-up of authors and events.
“Come along to meet the faces behind their favourite stories.”
