Linton Children's Book Festival 2016 programme

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In partnership with: Children’s at Heffers Funding received from: Arts Council Linton Parish Council Wadlow Wind Farm Community Fund We are also grateful for support from the following: The Anderson Trust ARM Ethos Communications Cambridge University Press Kumon Cheffins Hildersham, Balsham & Shudy Camps Parish Councils We are delighted to be working with: Cambridge Science Centre Cambridge University Library History Needs You Room to Read Miles Kelly Publishing Linton C of E Infant School Linton Heights Junior School The Granta Special School Linton Village College Linton Library Cambridgeshire Library Services Linton Children’s Book Festival is a registered charity no. 1131016. We are a small community project and rely on grants from funding bodies, corporate sponsors and donations from the general public. We would love to hear from you if you can help the festival with a financial contribution, large or small, or if you can volunteer to help on the weekend of 21–22 May 2016.

Disclaimer All details are correct at the time of going to press (March 2016).

The trustees of Linton Children’s Book Festival are not liable for any subsequent changes to the programme.

Latest news can be found on our website: www.lintonbookfest.org Programme design by Simon Lee and printed by E & E Plumridge Ltd

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A Word from our Honorary Patron, Helen Moss I am thrilled to be the new Honorary Patron of Linton Children’s Book Festival. I had a great time speaking at the festival in 2012 and 2014 and have been delighted to watch it grow bigger and better every year.

The brilliant thing about Linton Children’s Book Festival is that it is completely grounded in the local community, with whole-village events, author visits to local schools and teams of local volunteers working hard to organise and run it all, while at the same time it features an amazing lineup of speakers – big names, diverse voices and up-andcoming writers and illustrators – that many much larger festivals would be proud to host. It’s a true celebration of the joy and adventure of reading. I look forward to doing everything I can to support and promote the festival this year and into the future. See you in Linton in May!

HOW TO BOOK All sessions are free, but many have limited spaces.

We strongly advise that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please use this programme to plan your day – make sure you can attend all the sessions you book!

For booking information please visit our website www.lintonbookfest.org, or call our enquiry line 07508 981087.

There is priority booking for Linton families and children attending Linton cluster schools from 15th April. Booking is open to the general public from 22nd April until 18th May. To help ensure the festival remains free of charge on the day, we appreciate any donation you are able to make at the time of booking.

Linton Children’s Book Festival

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

SATURDAY 14TH MAY – SUNDAY 15TH MAY Ghost Tour of Linton

Muggle Quidditch Day!

Saturday 14th May 3:00–4:00 The Crown Pub, Linton

Sunday 15th May 12:00–4:00, Camping Close, Linton

Ages 8+

Join Matthew Ward of HistoryNeedsYou for an entertaining (and just a bit scary!) tour of Linton’s ghosts, apparitions and mischievous spirits.

Discover the people and superstitions behind the spooky tales as Matthew guides you around some of Linton’s oldest buildings. Matthew Ward is an historian and broadcaster who has appeared in ‘Horrible Histories’, ‘Blue Peter’ and ‘Most Haunted’. Suitable for adults and children 8 years and older.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. (Particularly timid adults should be accompanied by a responsible child).

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0All the family The magic begins on Linton’s historic Camping Close, with a demonstration of muggle quidditch, followed by experts showing kids and adults how to play! Bring your broomsticks!

• Wander down our own “diagon-alley”, with all the shops and stalls you might expect. Wandmaking, potions, chocolate frogs, butter beer and other delights.

• Have your photo taken with a magical beast.

• Heffers bookshop will be on hand selling books and authorised memorabilia from the Warner Brothers studio collection.

• Try your luck on a horribly vexing horcrux hunt!

• Wonderful treats to eat from local businesses.

• Lots of hands-on activities for all ages.

Entry is free, but a donation of £5 per family will help us to cover our costs.

Tips to help your festival visit go smoothly •P lan ahead and make sure you can attend all the sessions you book.

• Please arrive at least five minutes before your booked sessions begin. “No show” tickets may be reallocated on a stand-by basis.

• Stand-by seats may be available for some sessions, but be prepared to queue.

• Don’t forget to leave yourself time for our fun drop-in activities!

• Hot and cold refreshments are available from our festival cafes.

•B ooks are on sale at our festival bookshop, provided by Heffers, and authors will sign books there immediately after their sessions.

• For all purchases, cash or cheques are preferred. The cafes are NOT able to accept cards. There are cashpoints in the village (please ask a volunteer for directions) but better still, come prepared!

• The festival is entirely staffed by volunteers – please ask if you need any help and know that we are all doing our best to make this a great day for everyone.

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

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17TH–19TH MAY

Free Storytimes

Other Festival activities to look out for in Linton

Come along and enjoy some stories!

No need to book.

THE WIZARD’S QUEST

BOOKMARK COMPETITION

Follow the trail around Linton to find the famous witches and wizards from children’s books. Collect your trail sheet from school or Sweet Talk News, or download from www.lintonbookfest.org.

Find the magical item with each witch or wizard and bring your completed sheet to the Bookfest Reception desk for your reward.

Can you design the perfect bookmark? The winners of this competition will receive a prize AND their art will become a printed bookmark distributed in Heffers’ Bookshop in Cambridge!

Collect an entry form at Sweet Talk News in Linton, pick one up at the festival, or download from our website: www.lintonbookfest.org

TUESDAY 17 MAY

2:00–2:30 A Roaring Good Storytime, with Brian the Bookfest Lion Linton Library Stories and craft activity.

Ages 0–5

TUESDAY 17 MAY

3:30–5:00 A-MAZE-ing garden storytime in Balsham!

Balsham Stories, music, refreshments – and a chance to explore a real hedge maze!

See www.lintonbookfest.org for details.

Watch out for Brian, the Linton Bookfest Lion!

Take a selfie with Brian and share it on Facebook #LintonBookfestBrian

BOOK CROSSING Keep your eyes peeled for wild books on the loose in Linton! Catch one, take it home and read it, then release it again for someone else to find…

Book Crossing www.bookcrossing.com is a fun way to share books and see where they get to if you give them a chance to wander!

All ages (children must come with a responsible adult)

WEDNESDAY 18 & THURSDAY 19 MAY 3:15–4:15

After-school storytimes Linton Infant School Come and join the fun!

Ages 4–7 (younger siblings welcome)

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

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SATURDAY 21ST MAY

ALL EVENTS AT LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE

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SATURDAY 21ST MAY

FREE BOOKABLE EVENTS

Me and My Cat Performed by Kumiko Mendl Director Vicky Ireland

FUN!

Fold your own book Cathy Meyer Workshop

10:00 (45 mins) Room 2 All audiences

10:15 (50 mins) Main Hall Early / developing readers

Detective K needs your help to solve a mystery! Nicholas says he’s a boy, but he looks a lot like…a cat!?

Join Detective K as she sets off on an exciting and hilarious adventure, full of mysterious clues, golden rules and strange events. Anglo Japanese theatre company A Thousand Cranes brings delight for all the family with this fast paced, action-packed story.

Cathy will give you step-by-step instructions to turn a plain sheet of paper into your very own folded book. It’s not hard, but you’ll need to concentrate – are you up for the challenge? (Younger children welcome but may need help from a parent.)

This performance is sponsored by Kumon.

Drawing Mythical Creatures

Self-Destructing Science: Space

John McCambridge

Isabel Thomas

Illustration workshop

Author

10:00, 11:15, 12:30 (45 mins each) Room 5

11:15 (45 mins) Room 2

Ages 7 and older

Warning: this workshop will self-destruct! Take a tour through space with children’s science writer Isabel Thomas, and get busy with hands-on activities from her latest book. Self-Destructing Science: Space will have you tearing, folding, cutting, experimenting and scribbling as you journey through the solar system and beyond!

As an illustrator and video game artist, John McCambridge’s imagination is filled with magical, mythical creatures. Maybe yours is too – but how can you get them out of your head and onto the page? John will teach you some simple drawing techniques to help you create your very own fantasy creature. Back by popular demand, John’s workshops always fill up fast.

Developing / confident readers

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

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SATURDAY 21ST MAY

ALL EVENTS AT LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE

Storytelling in the Yurt

Michael Leach

Paul Jackson

Wildlife photographer/author

10:00, 11:15, 12:30 (45 mins each) Henry Morris Lawn

All audiences

All audiences

Much loved storyteller Paul Jackson returns to Linton Bookfest, to enchant you with tales told in his magical yurt.

Listen, laugh and gasp as his intriguing stories unfold‌

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Get to know Gorillas 12:30 (45 mins) Main Hall How do you say hello to a gorilla? Wildlife expert Dr. Michael Leach will teach you all you need to know to make friends with an ape. Be prepared for lots of audience participation in this fun and informative presentation.

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FREE BOOKABLE EVENTS

SATURDAY 21ST MAY

Poetic License

Meet Farmer Falgu

AF Harrold

Chitra Soundar

Poet/author

Author/Storyteller

2:00 (45 mins) Main Hall

12:15 (45 mins) West H Pre-early / early / developing readers

All audiences

A.F. Harrold will be performing poems from Things You Find In A Poet’s Beard and probably waving around copies of the Fizzlebert Stump books and maybe pointing his beard this way and that, and possibly insulting/ confusing members of the audience and certainly embarrassing the grown-ups present and generally being silly, and then he’ll do some more poems and stuff like that. Okay?

LAUGHS!

TROT-TROT-TROT… Farmer Falgu and his bullocks are coming to Linton.

Pack your bags and be prepared to go on a noisy ride with Chitra Soundar. We’ll be playing the drums, the pungi and tapping our feet all the way to a quietness.

Farmer Falgu stories are never complete without a big dose of eggs. We have tomatoes, chillies, onions and coriander. We have white, brown eggs and duck eggs too. Come and find out what an eggsciting journey it turns out to be!

Tales from India Chitra Soundar Author/Storyteller

1:45 (45 mins) West H Early / developing readers

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Hearty Home-Made Pub Food.

Be Assured a Fantastic Welcome and a Perfect Pint!!

Free pudding with meal on Tuesday, Fish and Chips Special on Wednesday, Roast all day Sunday

What price the aroma of buttery sweets?

Can pots make babies? Can firewood make you tell the truth? If you are Veera and Suku from Himtuk, that is the way it is.

Can Veera and Suku find justice against greedy moneylenders and unfair shopkeepers? Can they save an unlucky man from his death sentence?

Can they find out who stole the king’s buttery sweets? Come and listen to stories from A Dollop of Ghee and A Pot of Wisdom.

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Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

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ALL EVENTS AT LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE

Found in translation

What SF Said says…

Helen Wang

SF Said

Translator

Author

1:45 (45 mins) Room 2 Developing /confident and older readers

Translated books and stories can open a window to other cultures. Helen Wang introduces you to some stories from China and talks about the wonderful things that happen when a story moves from one language into another.

3:15 (45 mins) Main Hall Developing / confident / older readers

Very Important Bottoms

Martin Impey

Nicholas Allan

Illustrator

Author/Illustrator

2:00, 3:15 (45 mins each) Room 5

3:00 (45 mins) West H

Martin will talk about Where The Poppies Now Grow, the first in a series of World War 1 stories. He’ll explain how Hilary Robinson and he decided to create this book, including their family connections with the War. After reading the book he’ll take a closer look at each illustration and explain every detail. You’ll see original artworks from the books and real WW1 artefacts that inspired Martin, plus a short film about how he painted one of the images. A fascinating talk for children and adults alike.

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SF Said is the author of the prize-winning Varjak Paw and The Outlaw Varjak Paw, and the acclaimed sci-fi adventure Phoenix. He’ll be talking about all his books, and his journey from being a young reader to an award-winning writer. With many candid insights into the writing process, and a full question & answer session at the end.

Where the Poppies Now Grow

All audiences

INSP

Pre-early / early / developing readers

Nicholas Allan, author of The Queen’s Knickers and Father Christmas Needs A Wee, will be reading Cinderella’s Bum (and Other Bottoms). The story is a romp through history, fantasy and fairytale about important bottoms of all shapes and sizes – including that of the magician Harry Houdini. See the magic and learn the secret of his bottom. Amazing illusion, illustration, and a fun workshop with magically produced chocolate prizes.

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SATURDAY 21ST MAY

Drop-in Activities Hands-on Science

Origami

Cambridge Science Centre

Kumiko Mendl

10:00–4:00 East H / Drop-in Zone 1 Cambridge Science Centre’s “on the road” team bring a variety of brilliant hands-on science exhibits for you to explore and discover throughout the weekend. Exhibits are themed around the Centre’s exhibitions including Engineering, Perception and Space. From the energy needed to power a light bulb to the composition of starlight – you’ll get a real feel for a range of scientific principles.

12:45–1:45 School library / Drop-in Zone 2 After her performance in “Me and My Cat”, Kumiko will be demonstrating the Japanese craft of paper-folding – come and try it for yourself!

Make your own papyrus scroll

Room to Read 10:00–4:00 School library / Drop-in Zone 2 Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in Africa and Asia by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Meet a Room to Read volunteer and find out how this important organization is helping primary school children become independent readers and supporting girls to complete secondary school.

Cambridge University Library 10:00–4:00 School library / Drop-in Zone 2 Join the team from Cambridge University Library and explore the mythical stories of ancient Greece.

Make your own papyrus scroll to take home, and decorate it with your own epic, magical tales.

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Me and My Cat

Michael

10:15–11:05

12:30–1:

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11:00

ROOM 5

John McCambridge

John McCambridge

John McC

10:00–10:45

11:15–12:00

12:30–13

ROOM 2

Cathy Meyer

Isabel Thomas

10:00–10:45

11:15–12:00

LAWN

12:15–1:00

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

Paul Jack

10:00–10:45

11:15–12:00

12:30–13

All day drop-in activities: Cambridge University Library (Papyrus Scrolls) and Room to Read

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All day drop-in activities: Cambridge Science Centre

10:15 10:30

11:00 11:15

11:30

11:45

12:00

12:15

12:30 12:

Steve Antony

Candy Go

11:15–12:00

12:30–1:

Stevens & Moss

Isabel Th

11:15–12:00

12:30–13

ROOM 5

10:45

Ruth Hatfield

ROOM 2

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10:00

Mike Revell

Hilton Pashley

10:15–11:00

11:30–12:15

10:15–11:00

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Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

10:00–10:45

11:30–12:15

EAST H LIBRARY

SUNDAY 22ND MAY

10:15 10:30 10:45

Chitra Soundar

EAST H LIBRARY

SATURDAY 21ST MAY

10:00

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10:00–12:00 Manga Portraits 11:00–1:00 Magical crafts

All day drop-in activities: Cambridge Science Centre

12:30–2:30

2:45 1:00

1:15

1:30

1:45

2:00

2:15

2:30

2:45

3:00

3:15

3:30

Leach

AF Harrold

SF Said

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2:00–2:45

3:15–4:00

Chitra Soundar

Nicholas Allan

1:45–2:30

3:00–3:45

Cambridge

Martin Impey

Martin Impey

3:15

2:00–2:45

3:15–4:00

Helen Wang

3:45

4:00

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1:45–2:30

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Pre-early readers (age 3–5)

3:15

Early / developing readers (age 4–7)

rigami with Kumiko

Developing / confident readers (age 6–10)

2:45–1:45

Confident / older readers (age 8–12+) All audiences

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1:00

1:15

1:30

1:45

2:00

2:15

2:30

2:45

3:00

3:15

3:30

3:45

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James Mayhew

Awards / James Campbell

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1:45–2:30

3:15–4:15

homas

Author Panel

3:15

2:00–2:45

iles Kelly

Miles Kelly

2:45–13:30

2:00–2:45

ichard Monte

2:45–13:30

12:45–1:45 Fairy Magic Manga drawing techniques

1:00–3:00 Meet the Authors

SUNDAY 22ND MAY

ALL EVENTS AT LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE

Stories From The Storm’s Eye

Storytelling in the Yurt

Ruth Hatfield

Paul Jackson

Writing workshop

10:00, 11:30 (45 mins each) Henry Morris Lawn

10:15 (45 mins) Room 5 Developing / confident / older readers

All audiences

Ruth is the author of The Book of Storms and The Colour of Darkness, the first two books in the Book of Storms trilogy.

Lightning rages as Danny O’Neill battles the immortal Sammael, a demon of dreams and darkness. Join Ruth for a workshop on bringing your stories alive – one snowflake, one raindrop, one thunderbolt at a time!

Enchanting tales.

Picture Perfect

Steve Antony (plus a magical friend!)

11:15 (45 mins) Main Hall Pre-early / early / developing readers

Steve Antony is a rapidly rising star in the world of picture books. Award-winning titles such as The Queen’s Hat and Please Mr. Panda are sure to become children’s classics. With help from a very special magical friend, Steve will pull you right into the world of his funny and imaginative stories.

Mike Revell Creative workshop

10:15 (45 mins) Room 2 Developing / confident readers

In Mike Revell’s debut novel, Stonebird, a gargoyle protects but can also be dangerous… Help create an original gargoyle with Mike, and be inspired to start writing your own exciting story.

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FREE BOOKABLE EVENTS

Mystery & Mayhem Robin Stevens & Helen Moss Authors

The Hero’s Journey

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Candy Gourlay Author

11:15 (45 mins) West H

12:30 (45 mins) Main Hall

Developing / confident readers

Confident / older readers

Calling all detectives! Join authors Robin Stevens and Helen Moss for a morning of mystery, mayhem and buns. Learn all about their books, and even help them solve a crime or two...

The Hero’s Journey is a pattern found in stories throughout history and across the world, from ancient Greek myths to Star Wars. Illustrating her dynamic and engaging talk with images from popular culture, Candy Gourlay uses the Hero’s Journey to tell the story of her own journey – from growing up in the Philippines, being a journalist during a revolution, to becoming an author in England.

Getting started Hilton Pashley Author Writing workshop

11:30 (45 mins) Room 2 Developing / confident / older readers

Learn how Hilton got started as a writer, and find out about his thrilling Hobbes End book series. Then a challenge: can you come up with your own gripping first line to one of Hilton’s books?

Fairytale Fun Isabel Thomas Author

12:30 (45 mins) West H Early / developing readers

The whole family will enjoy this interactive and craftpacked session about fairytales with modern-day twists. Join author Isabel Thomas for a fairytale time machine (what would Cinderella’s carriage look like in the 21st century?), making your own gingerbread houses and creating wooden spoon puppets, all topped off with a reading of Isabel’s new picture book, Hansel and Gretel and the Dastardly Dinnerlady.

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HISTORY

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Communicating history, making it engaging, inclusive, accessible and fun!

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HistoryNeedsYou.com

Across the globe, the Kumon Maths and English Programmes advance students beyond their school level.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a free assessment.

Linton Study Centre Karen Tumber 01223 893578

Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

We cater for events!

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30 High Street, Linton

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Cover art

Drawn into stories

Miles Kelly team

James Mayhew

Design workshop

Author/Illustrator

12:45; 2:00 (45 mins each) Room 5

1:45 (45 mins) Main Hall

All audiences

All audiences

Learn top tips for creating an eye-catching book cover. Experts from children’s book publisher Miles Kelly will show you how to draw and design your own front cover using ideas and inspiration from Miles Kelly books and your own imaginations. We will take them away and choose our top 5 to make into real book covers! All covers will be posted back to their owners after the event.

Join this award winning Children’s author and illustrator for his mesmerising upside-down storytelling and art event!

Creator of the best-selling Katie books, and Ella Bella Ballerina amongst many others, James will explain why he is on a mission to bring art, classical music, stories and culture alive for children, and then share some traditional stories, illustrating as he talks...

WOW! Magical Tales from Poland Richard Monte Author

12:45 (45 mins) Room 2 Developing / confident readers

Richard Monte’s books for children include two collections of Polish folk tales, The Dragon of Krakow and The Mermaid of Warsaw. They come from a land of lakes and mountains, salt mines and forests where greedy kings and fierce dragons are outwitted by magic and humour. Come along and listen to a tale or two and find out more about this fascinating country.

Author Panel Ruth Hatfield, Hilton Pashley, Mike Revell & Robin Stevens Hosted by Helen Moss

2:00 (45 mins) West H Confident / older readers

Discover what it’s really like to be a writer by asking our panel of experts! Learn all about the joys and challenges of a modern author’s life as these writers compare notes.

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Drop-in Activities Hands-on Science

Magical crafts

Cambridge Science Centre

11:00–1:00 School Library / Drop-in Zone 2 Fun creative activities for crafty youngsters.

10:00–4:00 East H / Drop-in Zone 1 Cambridge Science Centre’s “on the road” team bring a variety of brilliant hands-on science exhibits for you to explore and discover throughout the weekend. Exhibits are themed around the Centre’s exhibitions including Engineering, Perception and Space.

From the energy needed to power a light bulb to the composition of starlight – you’ll get a real feel for a range of scientific principles.

Manga Mayhem Irina Richards from Sweatdrop Studios 10:00-12:00 Free Manga Portraits 12:30-2:30 Drawing techniques School Library / Drop-in Zone 2 Watch a manga artist at work, with a chance for a few lucky children to have their portrait drawn in comic book style – come early! Learn tips and techniques for creating your own expressive manga figures.

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Fairy Magic!

12:45-1:45 School Library / Drop-in Zone 2 Meet the Phonic Fairy who spends her time flying into books transforming into characters. Her job involves inspiring young readers to grow their own pair of book wings whilst learning their phonic sounds, through real books. Listen to her tell some great stories including some of her own. With thanks to educational consultant, Michelle Larbey, creator of early reading series StoryTime Phonics, sponsored by TTS.

Meet the authors 1:00–3:00 School Library / Drop-in Zone 2 Meet local authors Jo Groenhart and Bryan Howe for stories and conversation. Jo will keep you on your toes with some healthy stretches, and Bryan will introduce you to two unusual grandads and their crazy adventures.

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SUNDAY 22ND MAY

PRIZES AND PRESENTATIONS 3.15, Main Hall, followed by:

Funny Guy James Campbell Author & comedian

3:15 (1 hour) Main Hall

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All audiences

You can expect all sorts of silliness (plus comedywriting tips) from James Campbell, author of the hilarious Boyface series and renowned children’s stand-up comedian.

Prepare to exercise your tummy muscles – belly laughs are guaranteed!

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16TH–20TH MAY

AUTHOR VISITS TO LINTON SCHOOLS

In the lead up to the main Festival, we have arranged author visits to each of the four schools in Linton. Our aim is to provide enriching experiences that instil a love of reading and writing, inspire new audiences and encourage the exploration of new ideas.

Joe Craig Linton Village College Earlier this year author Joe Craig sparked the imaginations of Y7 students from LVC and Y6 pupils from local primary schools during two high-energy, highly interactive presentations. Joe is a novelist, screenwriter, songwriter and performer.

His award-winning Jimmy Coates thriller series for children has won him young fans across the world and converted thousands of previously reluctant readers with an electric mix of action, suspense and thrilling plot twists.

Marion Leeper Granta School Stories will come alive for students at Granta Special School through multisensory resources created by Bag Books (www.bagbooks.org) and presented by popular storyteller Marion Leeper. Marion is a key member of Cambridge Storytellers and has been performing locally since 2003.

Helen Moss Linton Heights Junior School Helen Moss, a great friend of Linton Bookfest and now our honorary patron, will be visiting Linton Heights Juniors to give a fun presentation and to lead creative workshops. Helen is the author of the Adventure Island Mysteries series as well as many other exciting adventure stories for children. She is sure to entertain and inspire!

Trish Cooke Linton Infant School Award-winning writer and actress Trish Cooke is visiting Linton Infant School to delight the children with stories from different cultures. Trish’s books include So Much, Full Full Full of Love and When I Grow Up. She was a presenter on the BBC show Playdays and was one of the original writers for CBeebies’ Tweenies.

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Brian the Bookfest Lion Linton Granta and Chestnut Plagroups We’ll share special storytimes with some of Linton’s youngest booklovers, and Brian the Bookfest Lion will be there to lend a paw!

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Our thanks to LVC for generously hosting

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Choose any of the authors or illustrators in this programme and write an introduction for them using no more than 150 words. OR, if you prefer to draw or paint, please send us an illustration inspired by any of the books featured at the festival.

The winning entries will be read out or displayed at the start of festival presentations, and you will have the chance to meet the author or illustrator who inspired you!

Your entry (1 per participant) must be on A4 paper. Please write your name, age and contact phone number on the back of your work and place it one of the competition boxes located at Linton Infants, Linton Heights, Granta School or Linton Library. Alternatively you can post your entry to: Linton Children’s Book Festival 4 Mill Lane Linton CB21 4JY All entries must be submitted by Wednesday 11th May 2016.

Winners in each age category will receive a prize during the festival weekend and entries will be displayed.

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

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Available at the Cambridge University Press Bookshop

Experience a Reading Adventure We’ve introduced a new and delightful series of books designed to capture your child’s imagination and inspire them to read.

Enjoy fabulous illustrations and photographs to support the words on the page

Help young readers develop a broader understanding of the world around them Supports the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, the IB Primary Years Programme and the International Primary Curriculum

Institute of Education

Head online for samples and download our series guide at:

education.cambridge.org/cra Cambridge University Press Bookshop - 1 Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1SZ

You can also come and see us anytime at our shop on Trinity Street in Cambridge. You’ll find the widest range of books for all ages along with friendly, helpful staff who’ll be happy to help you choose just the right book.