The Children's Bookshow is an annual children's
literature roadshow which visits theatres and schools across the United Kingdom in the autumn.
The Children's Bookshow was established in 2003 which was directed by Siân Williams, and it includes theatre performances by children writers, workshops in schools, and several competitions. The 2016 Children's Bookshow consisted of sixteen separate events, with authors from the UK and overseas, including
Michael Rosen,
Valerie Bloom and
Fabio Geda.
In other years the tour has featured
Judith Kerr,
Quentin Blake
Sir Quentin Saxby Blake (born 16 December 1932) is an English cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and children's writer. He has illustrated over 300 books, including 18 written by Roald Dahl, which are among his most popular works. For his l ...
,
Kevin Crossley-Holland,
Eva Ibbotson,
Francesca Simon and
Martin Waddell.
References
External links
The Children's Bookshow
Literary festivals in the United Kingdom
Recurring events established in 2003
Festivals established in 2003
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