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Children's Literature Festival

Discover how stories can take us to magical lands, help us save the world, and show us things we didn't know about ourselves.

Cosmic Cadets with Ryan Crawford (Canterbury Children's Literature Festival)

An interactive, imagination-fuelled workshop inspired by Cosmic Cadets, Ryan Crawford's colourfully illustrated adventure series.

Drawalong (and Dinosaurs) with Garry Parsons

A fun draw-along and story session

Stitch Head with Guy Bass

Join Stitch Head author Guy Bass for a fast-paced hour of stand-up, stories and silliness.

The Storymakers

What makes a great story? Find out as you become a Storymaker.

The Kingdom of Tigers Musical Suitcase Adventure! with Felicity Yeoh

Join singing storyteller Felicity Yeoh for a musical suitcase production of THE KINGDOM OF TIGERS

Weird & Wonderful Ways to Save the Planet!

Get inspired by nature and design your own planet-saving invention!

Turning your City Wild!

Join illustrator Christiane Engel for a fun drawing and collage workshop inspired by Cities Going Wild.

In Conversation with Nathanael Lessore

Award-winning author Nathanael Lessore will be in conversation discussing his books Steady for This, King of Nothing, What Happens Online and his newest teen book, Like a Brother.

Storytelling Yoga

Join Happy Kids Yoga Canterbury for a magical Story Yoga session where stories come to life through movement, imagination, and play.

Robots, Reading & Revolution!

Join author, Steve Blackman, for a lively session celebrating robots, reading and revolution!