Come and discover 5 incredible authors and illustrators inspiring and captivating children of all ages. Meet some of your favourite authors (and find some new ones). Come and see their shows and hear them talk about their characters, their art and their inspirations behind some of your favourite books.
Saturday 17 May
Step into the whimsical world of words with Mark Grist, an award-winning poet, rapper, and children’s author, as he hosts enchanting family-friendly sessions that blend the magic of rhymes and the charm of children’s books.
Rhymes and Reads a family adventure with Mark Grist
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Mark Grist’s Big Box Bonanza show!
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Saturday 26 July
Join James Mayhew and Toto Martinez in the morning for a dazzling interactive session inspired by their best-selling picture-books. Followed by a wonderful event full of stories, music, and live illustration with James Mayhew in the afternoon
Fairytale Frogs & fabulous Frocks with James Mayhew & Toto Martinez
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Suitable for ages 3 – 5
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A Symphony of Stories with James Mayhew
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 7 – 11
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Saturday 8 November
Harriet Muncaster, bestselling creator of Isadora Moon, Mirabelle, Emerald and Victoria Stitch, can’t wait to share her new book series, The Diary of Wiska Wildflower.
The Diary of Wiska Wildflower with Harriet Muncaster
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am & 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 5 – 11
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Saturday 22 February – Meet the Author: Fabi Santiago
Join Children’s author and illustrator Fabi Santiago, for our first Aylesbury Children’s Book Festival event! Fabi is best known for her picture books Tiger in a Tutu, I really want that Unicorn and My Pet T-rex.
In this special interactive session, Fabi will talk about her books and characters and then read from her latest book, Finderella. There will also be a draw- along where Fabi will teach how she draws her characters. Afterwards, have your book signed by Fabi.
Timings: 10.30am – 60 minutes long (including Q&A), followed by public book signing.
Suitable for ages 3-8
Look out for our Aylesbury Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) logo for other exciting events throughout the year.
