This year’s festival is brilliant! So many amazing authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets are coming to Bath this autumn - it’s incredible!
If you love books and readingthis is the festival for you.
If you love stories, laughter, adventures, magic, drawing, puzzles, creating, making and fantastic factsthis is definitely the festival for you.
Look inside - there’s something for everyone. So get booking and see you soon.
We can’t wait to entertain you…
How to book
01225 463362 Open 10am–5pm Monday–Friday
bathfestivals.org.uk
Bath Box Office Counter
Masterclasses
1A Forum Buildings St James Parade BA1 1UG or scan here
*Fees: All tickets are subject to a 10% service charge and all bookings incur a £1 transaction fee.
Booking enquiries:
Filming and photography info@bathboxoffice.org.uk 01225 463362
Some events or show may be filmed or photographed. Please let a member of staff know at the event if you do not wish to be included.
Children aged 8 or older can be dropped off at our longer Masterclass events. You will need to sign them in and leave a contact number. If you need to support your child at a Masterclass, please select the Child 8+ (inc. parent) ticket type at the checkout.
Child Protection Policy
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket-buying adult at all festival events unless otherwise stated. Children under 2 do not require a ticket, unless otherwise stated. Parents/carers are responsible for their children at all times.
Free events
We are excited to offer families free activities throughout both weekends of this year’s festival. Come and meet our four ‘Illustrators in Residence’ at Waterstones and relax in the illustrator’s café. With free activities each day and the opportunity to meet each illustrator, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the festival and introduce young bookworms to the art of story. Taking part are Alice Tait, Conor Busuttil, Rhian Wright and Luke Scriven. Check the website for details.
Buy books!
Whenever you visit one of our festival events, Waterstones booksellers will be on hand with a range of books by the visiting authors and illustrators. We receive a percentage of every book sale–and this helps keep the festival running!
Schools events
As well as all the events at weekends and in the evenings, our Schools Programme takes place across the weekdays of the festival and is specially curated for schools and homeschooled families. We have 14 events jam-packed with all kinds of reading delights! We open with the wonderful Katherine Rundell and continue the week with a wealth of bestselling authors and illustrators. We welcome A.F. Steadman with her blockbuster Skandar series, Adam Kay and Henry Paker’s hilarious new fiction series, incredible explorer Preet Chandi, superstar illustrator Ed Vere and lots, lots more!
We have a fabulous outreach programme too, with creative writing workshops for Year 7 and 8 pupils with some of middle-grade fiction’s finest writers, and workshops with illustrators for GCSE and A-Level students to find out more about working in the industry. The Schools Programme is supported by Coles Medlock Foundation, St John’s Foundation and Centurion Coaches.
For more information and to receive our Schools Programme brochure email: education@bathfestivals.org.uk or check out the website.
Open up for Festival Highlights and a complete event listing!
Get ready for drawing and storytelling with the UK’s No. 1 illustrator Axel Scheffler. Meet the characters from his new book, Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin and old favourites like Zog and The Gruffalo. And celebrate all the different ways to be kind in picture book Kind.
Join Liz Pichon, the amazing author-illustrator of the multi-million bestselling Tom Gates books, for storytelling, games and doodling to celebrate Tom Gates: Ha! Ha! Hilarious. Doodle along with Liz, find out secrets behind the books and ask all your questions too.
Create fantasy worlds with Cressida Cowell! Plunge into the imagination of the author and illustrator of worldwide sensation, How To Train Your Dragon as she introduces her latest fantasy adventure Which Way Round the Galaxy. She’ll help you create your own magical world and characters, all while illustrating live on stage.
Go on an interactive quest with Alexander Armstrong as he introduces Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, his epic debut children’s book bursting with ancient magic, secret societies, and fearsome foes! In this adventurepacked event, you will solve riddles and puzzles, design your own family crest, and discover Alexander’s top tips to write your own thrilling adventures. At the end, discover if you have what it takes to become part of Evenfall’s ancient secret society, the Order of the Evening.
ROBIN STEVENS
Join the detectives from Robin Stevens’ bestselling Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series as Robin shares her top tips for mystery-solving and code-cracking to mark the publication of The Most Unladylike Puzzle Book. Help celebrate 10 years of Robin’s iconic Murder Most Unladylike series! Bring your detective skills!
Join author, conservationist, cameraman and CBeebies star Hamza Yassin as he introduces his new book, Hamza’s Wild World. In a fun session peppered with fascinating facts about the world around us – like did you know golden eagles can see forwards and to the side at the same time? –Hamza will share his own adventures in nature.
ROB BIDDULPH
Festival favourite, author and illustrator
DOCTOR WHO NIGHT
Rob Biddulph is back with another fun-packed family event! In a session fizzing with laughs, creativity and, of course, one of his famous draw-alongs, Rob will bring to life his awardwinning picture books and introduce his brand-new story, I Follow the Fox.
4 Oct | Various times | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* per event Family | H4/H5/H6 28 Sept | 2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | B12
An out-of-this world evening of events celebrating the world of Doctor Who for all the family. Join legendary TV companions Janet Fielding and Sophie Aldred, as well as writers Steve Cole and Gary Russell, as they talk about their new books and everything Whovian. Dressing up encouraged! Get autographs! Bring your scarves!
Festival Highlights
MICHAEL ROSEN
28 Sept | 3–4pm | Bath Forum | £9.50* | 7+ | B16
Join Michael Rosen, the nation’s best-loved author and poet and former Children’s Laureate for a fun-filled event full of stories, poetry and humour! As well as performing many of his old favourites, Michael will be celebrating the release of his newest poetry collection, Out of This World: The Weirdest Poems Of All Time.
Join children’s TV superstar Andy Day and bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton for a fun-filled show to celebrate the release of their new book, Dino Dad. With music, quizzes and a live draw-along, the Dino Dad show is a must for any dino-lover.
Step into the fairytale kingdom with Richard Ayoade and David Roberts as they introduce their new book, The Fairy Tale Fan Club! Join us for an entertaining event, where you’ll discover more about the real lives of your favourite fairytale characters… Featuring live letter reading and illustration, this session will be fantastically fun for all the family!
Join actor, comedian and bestselling author Ben Miller as he introduces his brand-new adventure, Robin Hood Aged 10 ¾. Find out about the inspiration behind the story and what kick-started Ben’s writing for children. Laughs guaranteed in this fun event for all the family and there may even be time for a quiz!
Discover how the much-loved author Dame Jacqueline Wilson created some of her best-loved characters and hear all about her new book The Star of the Show – a captivating Victorian adventure about family, dancing and big dreams! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the creator of Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather.
RUSSELL KANE
28 Sept | 12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* |
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Comedian Russell Kane is here to tell us all about his favourite thing: animals! Don’t miss this hilarious children’s comedy show packed with props, stunts and a few of Russell’s own family pets. We’ll play a fun and interactive animal matching game and share top tips on choosing your own pets!
Join Paralympic champion, Strictly Come Dancing star and You Can Do Anything! author, Jonnie Peacock, for an empowering and inspirational discussion about finding your happiness, chasing your dreams and being unstoppable. Jonnie will be talking about his experiences as a Paralympian and taking young people in the audience on a journey to get inspired!
Get ready for cheeky antics galore in this laugh-out-loud, fun-packed event with TV comedian and author, Harry Hill. Ever drawn a moustache on a potato? Walked backwards for the day? No? Don’t worry, help is on hand from Harry’s new book–containing everything you need to know to be as silly as you like!
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Follow the Fox with Rob Biddulph!
10–11am | Bath Forum | £9.50* | Family | B1
Join festival favourite Rob Biddulph in this fun-packed family event, featuring laughs, stories and one of his famous ‘Draw with Rob’ draw-alongs!
Holly Webb’s Animal Stories
10–10:45am | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 6+ | B2
A determined kitten! A hero puppy! Discover the stories that inspire Holly Webb’s popular and much-loved Animal Stories series in this fun and entertaining event.
Meet Paralympian, Jonnie Peacock
10–10:45am | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | B3
Join Paralympic champion and Strictly Come Dancing star, Jonnie Peacock, for an empowering and inspirational discussion about finding your happiness, chasing your dreams and being unstoppable.
Making Nature Art with Pippa Pixley
10:30–11:30am | Bath Forum | £8.50* | 7+ | B4
Discover how to make amazing art with materials found in nature, in this inspiring session with experienced artist and storyteller Pippa Pixley.
Join author Terrie Chilvers and illustrator Tim Budgen as they celebrate all things Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog. This interactive event is tail-waggingly fun.
Beth Lincoln’s gleeful gothic mysteries are perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin Stevens! Meet Shenanigan Swift and her amazingly strange family!
12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 7+ | B7
Comedian Russell Kane brings us a hilarious children’s comedy show all about his favourite thing: animals! Packed with props, stunts and a few of Russell’s own family pets!
Meet Marnie with Laura Ellen Anderson
12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 7+ | B8
Meet amazing creator Laura Ellen Anderson for a journey to the magical world of Miniopolis, a fun-filled land of minibeasts and moon magic.
Join Aisling Fowler and her heroine Phoenix on an epic final showdown to celebrate the final instalment of Fireborn – the thrilling children’s adventure series.
Nature Art Workshop with Yuval Zommer
1–2pm | Bath Forum | £8.50* | 7+ | B11
Author, illustrator and environmentalist Yuval Zommer is here for a fun nature art workshop to celebrate the launch of The Big Book of Nature Art!
Meet Robin Stevens
2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | B12
Bring your magnifying glasses to help Robin Stevens celebrate 10 years of her iconic Murder Most Unladylike series! Puzzles and mystery guaranteed!
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Dungeon Runners with Kieran Larwood
2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 7+ | B13
Calling all Dungeon Runners! Join Blue Peter Best Story award-winning author Kieran Larwood for this a-maze-ing, puzzle solving event!
Brace yourself for an epic event that celebrates the power of embracing your uniqueness. Tọlá Okogwu introduces the exploits of Onyeka and her fearless friends!
All aboard Mariesa Dulak’s and award-winning illustrator Rebecca Cobb’s roarsome event celebrating their picture book There’s a Tiger on the Train! Fun and drawing included!
Stories, poetry and humour with Michael Rosen
3–4pm | Bath Forum | £9.50* | 7+ | B16
Join Michael Rosen, the nation’s best-loved author and poet and former Children’s Laureate for a fun-filled event full of stories, poetry and humour!
Meet Jonny Duddle
3:30–4:30pm | Bath Forum | £8.50* | 6+ | B17
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of everyone’s favourite dinosaur-who-cried-wolf story, Gigantosaurus - as seen on TV! - with Jonny Duddle’s amazing draw-along.
Horrible Histories with Martin Brown
4:30–5:15pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 8+ | B18
Join Horrible Histories’ illustrator Martin Brown for a show about drawing, savage stories and foul facts from the world’s bestselling children’s history series.
Anna James introduces Whetherwhy!
4:30–5:15pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | B19
Join Anna James for an interactive event exploring her brand-new fantasy world of Whetherwhy! Come and discover which seasonal magic you are most attuned to!
Meet Megan Whalen Turner
6–6:45pm | Waterstones Bath | £8.50* | 10+ | B20
Acclaimed author Megan Whalen Turner talks to local author Rose Black about her fantasy classic The Thief in which deception and danger are around every corner.
EVENTS DIARY
SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Meet M.G. Leonard
Join the author of Adventures on Trains, Beetle Boy and The Twitchers, M.G. Leonard, for an exciting session about her new book The Ice Children, a modern fairytale celebrating the wonder of winter.
Creative Writing Masterclass: Jasbinder Bilan
10:30–12pm | Assembly Rooms | £15* | 9+ | C3
Join Jasbinder Bilan for this fun, in-depth creative writing activity. Bring characters to life, give them a purpose and add that sparkle of pizzazz!
Piers Torday introduces his breaktaking new fantasy world of Midnight Treasure. He explores the array of clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes that fill his story.
Happy birthday Supertato! With Sue Hendra
12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £6.50* | 4+ | C5
Come and celebrate the 10th Birthday of our favourite supermarket superhero with Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato picture books!
The Madame Badobedah Puppet Show with Sophie Dahl
12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 6+ | C6
Join the owner of the world’s most villainous toes and Mabel at The Mermaid Hotel for tales of exploring, adventuring, dinosaurs and sparklers, darlink, many sparklers!
Turn detective with P.G. Bell, bestselling author of The Train to Impossible Places series, as he adds some foul play to a classic fairytale.
Join The Unicorn Academy!
1–1:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 7+ | C8
You’re invited to the most magical event of the year! Meet Julie Sykes, one half of the writing duo of the Unicorn Academy series, now streaming on Netflix!
Meet Ben Miller
2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 8+ | C9
Join actor, comedian and bestselling author Ben Miller as he introduces his brandnew adventure Robin Hood aged 10 ¾. Laughs guaranteed, and a quiz, too!
Historical Capers with Maz Evans
2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | C10
Embark on a madcap journey with Maz Evans from the Maya Underworld, through Ancient Egypt and all the way to Camelot to find Excalibur and save the world.
Dance Just Like So with Annemarie Anang
2:15–3pm | Bath Cricket Club | £6.50* | 5+ | C11
Immerse yourself in dance and music with Annemarie Anang as she shares the heartwarming tale of Kwesi and Gran in her new book, Dance Just Like So.
Creative Writing Masterclass: Liz Flanagan
3–4:30pm | Assembly Rooms | £15* | 9+ | C12
All aboard for a pirate-themed, hands-on session with Liz Flanagan, author of The Pirate’s Dragon. Write your own adventure using a Pirate Pick-and-Mix!
Mythical Monsters with Jennifer Bell and Jess French
4–4:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | C13
Get ready for mythical monsters and magical creatures! Two amazing authors talk about their two fantastic book series. Fantasy doesn’t get better than this!
Two Beano Ed’s Make a Supersonic Beano Comic!
4-4:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 6+ | C14
Make a supersonic Beano comic in less than an hour... EEK!… with Beano’s Directors of Mischief and Mayhem, Mike Stirling and Craig Graham.
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
Return to Mortal Engines with Philip Reeve
5:30–6:15pm | Waterstones Bath | £8.50* | 9+ | D4
Philip Reeve delves into his astonishingly imaginative new book set in the beloved world of Mortal Engines containing epic, action-packed city-eat-city adventure.
Join popular children’s author Sophie Kirtley, as she launches her latest book The Haunting of Fortune Farm! Vikings, spooky stories, Irish landscapes and memories with a Q&A!
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER
Dexter Procter–The Ten-Year-Old Doctor! With Adam Kay & Henry Paker
5:30–6:15pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 7+ | F3
Get ready to join the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker, as they take you on a laugh-out-loud journey through their first ever fiction book!
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER
Writing
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Young People Masterclass
11–1pm | Assembly Rooms | £30* | Adult | G3
Annalie Grainger and Lucy Cuthew, lecturers at Bath Spa University on the MA in Writing for Young People deliver practical and professional advice for writing your own books for children.
Discover the publishing journey of three debut novelists, Ash Bond, Helen Comerford and Max Boucherat and hear recent graduates read from their current work-in-progress.
FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER
Doctor Who Night at The Assembly Rooms
The Adventures Before with Janet Fielding & Ingrid Oliver
5–5:45pm | £8.50* | 9+ | H4
Doctor Who stars Janet Fielding (Tegan) and Ingrid Oliver (Osgood) talk about their time in the programme and the stories they have written for a new story collection.
Writing Doctor Who with Gary Russell & Steve Cole
6–6.45pm | £8.50* | 9+ | H5
Two lifelong Doctor Who fans and professional writers of both fiction and reference books, share their stories about writing for the various Doctors they have known.
Legendary Companions with Sophie Aldred
7–7:45pm | £8.50* | 9+ | H6
Companion royalty Sophie Aldred chats to John McLay about her time as an on-screen assistant to the Doctor in the new and classic Doctor Who eras, along with her recent writing adventures.
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
Fantasy Worlds with Cressida Cowell
10–11am | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 8+ | Code J1
Create fantasy worlds with Cressida Cowell! Plunge into the imagination of the author and illustrator of How to Train Your Dragon as she introduces her latest fantasy adventure.
Get Silly with Nick Sharratt
10–10:45am | Assembly Rooms | £6.50* | 4+ | J2
Nick Sharratt gets silly and takes you on a guided tour of the most magnificently silly museums you’ll ever visit, in a session packed with puns and drawing!
Weaving Stories from Your Own History with Jasmine Richards
10:30–11:30am | Bath Forum | £8.50* | 7+ | J3
Join Future Hero series creator Jasmine Richards for a fun creative writing workshop where you’ll weave your own ancestral tales, making you the hero of your story.
Come along to this fun storytelling session from Liz Fost with activities inspired by The Gruffalo and a special guest appearance from the Gruffalo himself!
Lift off with Alex T. Smith and his new series Astrid and the Space Cadets! Say hello to Astrid Atomic, who blasts off on board the spaceship Stardust every night!
The Whacky World of Rachel Bright
11:30–12:15pm | Assembly Rooms | £6.50* | 4+ | J6
Rachel Bright hosts this fast-paced and fun-packed event around her adorable new book The Pandas who Promised. Imagination explosions at every turn.
Liz Pichon is Ha! Ha! Hilarious!
12:30–1:30pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 7+ | J7
Join Liz Pichon, the amazing author of the Tom Gates books, for storytelling, games and doodling to celebrate the latest book in the bestselling series!
In this interactive draw-along cartoon event, The Cheat Book creator Ramzee will guide you through the process of taking ideas and turning them into your own unique creations.
Join the Fairy Tale Fan Club with Richard Ayoade and David Roberts
Step into the fairytale kingdom with comedian and author Richard Ayoade and illustrator David Roberts as they introduce their new book, The Fairy Tale Fan Club!
Emma Carroll shares tips on how to fire your imagination in this interactive masterclass, searching out potential ideas and inspirations to encourage you to keep writing.
If you love code-cracking, mysteries and puzzles, this interactive and quiz-tastic event is for you! Have you got what it takes to crack this curious new brain-teasing case?
Join author Rachel Bright for a mischievous event from the world of Peter Rabbit! Celebrate everyone’s favourite rabbit with storytelling, live drawing and nature-inspired crafts.
Discover how Dame Jacqueline Wilson created some of her best-loved characters and hear all about The Star of the Show – an adventure about family, dancing and big dreams!
A Bad God’s Guide to… Louie Stowell!
3–3:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 9+ | J15
Are you a fan of Norse myths? Join author and Norse myth super fan Louie Stowell to hear all about her bestselling series Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to…
Catherine Bruton invites readers and aspiring writers to rewild their imagination with a practical writing session packed full of nature and inspirational stories from the world around us.
5–5:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 8+ | J17
Conservationist, cameraman and CBeebies star Hamza Yassin introduces his new book, Hamza’s Wild World. A fun session peppered with fascinating facts about the world around us!
Meet Alexander Armstrong
5–5:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | J18
Go on an interactive quest with Alexander Armstrong as he introduces Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, his epic debut children’s book bursting with ancient magic, secret societies, and fearsome foes!
SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER
Meet Axel Scheffler
10–10:45am | Assembly Rooms | £6.50* | 4+ | K1
Get ready for drawing and storytelling with legendary illustrator, Axel Scheffler! Meet characters from his new book and old favourites like Zog and the Gruffalo!
Secrets of Time with Sam Sedgman
10–10:45am | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | K2
Unlock your inner mystery-solver and learn The Secrets Of Time in this fact-packed and interactive event from bestselling author and confirmed-nerd Sam Sedgman.
Creative Drawing Masterclass: Chris Mould
10:30–12pm | Assembly Rooms | £15* | 10+ | K3
Join bestselling illustrator Chris Mould for a drawing masterclass inspired by his graphic novel edition of H. G. Wells’ cult classic, The War of the Worlds!
Join Guy Bass for his fast-paced combination of stand-up (well, sit down), stories, silliness, readings from his books plus anecdotes, poetry and pictures.
Lottie Brooks Laughs with Katie Kirby
12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 8+ | K5
The fantastically funny and relatable Lottie Brooks series, is filled with first experiences, friendship fails, embarrassing moments, drawings and plenty of laughs. And so is this event!
Dragons Love Underpants!
12–12:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £6.50* | 4+ | K6
Join storyteller Liz Fost for this session based on the bestselling picture book series by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. How do dragons cope with fiery underpants? Find out at this event for all the family that includes stories, songs and games!
Get ready for a hilarious and creative comic book event as we join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the age of the dinosaurs.
It’s A Kind Of Magic! With Natasha Hastings & Clare Harlow
1–1:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | K8
Enjoy this super session with two magical middle-grade authors who really know how to tell fantastical tales. Be swept away by their exquisite and unforgettable adventures!
Meet Dino Dad! With Andy Day & Steven Lenton
2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 5+ | K9
Join children’s TV superstar Andy Day and illustrator Steven Lenton for a fun-filled show to celebrate their new book Dino Dad. With music, quizzes and a live draw-along!
Oi Kes Gray!
2–2:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 4+ | K10
Kes Gray hosts a hilarious interactive event where he’ll be reading from his latest Oi book Oi Dinosaurs! The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and friends.
Think you know everything about history? Think again! Join comedian, podcaster and writer, Athena Kugblenu as she debunks history’s most EPIC fibs.
Drawing Workshop with Mariajo Illustrajo
3–4pm | Assembly Rooms | £7.50* | 5+ | K12
Mariajo Ilustrajo leads a magical event full of storytelling, drawing and colouring! Features readings, a draw-along and a giant book that you will all fill together!
4–4:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 7+ | K13
Get ready for cheeky antics galore in this laugh-out-loud, fun-packed event with TV comedian and author, Harry Hill. Everything you need to know to be as silly as you like!
Return to the World of Inkheart with Cornelia Funke
4–4:45pm | Assembly Rooms | £8.50* | 9+ | K14
Cornelia Funke takes you on an epic new Inkheart adventure in The Colour of Revenge with a host of both familiar and new characters who embark on a new, exciting mission…
How To Be Silly with Harry Hill How
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ACCESSIBILITY
We want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy their time at the festival. For more info about the accessibility of all our venues and how we can support you, please visit bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/your-visit/ accessibility or email access@bathfestivals.org.uk
SHARE THE STORY
Every year we give festival bookers at the point of ticket purchase the chance to make a small donation to a fund which helps children and families who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to attend the festival. Our key aims are to inspire young people to read more, draw more and generally get creative! This money helps make it possible for more young people to meet that aim and to meet their literary heroes. 100% of your donation goes to children and families where it can make a real difference. Times are tough, and we work with schools and key organisations to make sure we reach the right people in most need of a little bit of reading magic in their lives.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
We couldn’t stage the festival without all the many book publishers who send their authors and illustrators to Bath every year for 10 days of big, fun bookishness. Thank you also to all of the businesses, schools, media organisations, other partners and individuals who help make it all happen. You should all enjoy feelings of warmth and fuzzy eternal gratitude.
