What's On


Lost Words Exhibition


The award-winning book, The Lost Words, uses stirring spell-songs and eye-catching illustrations to reintroduce the fading faces of nature to our vocabularies and in turn, inspire us to join the fight to reverse their plight.


In an unique partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales and two Welsh National Park Authorities, the best-selling book will be brought to life in exhibitions at Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd.

24th June 2023 - Spring 2024


Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd


Lost Words Exhibition


The award-winning book, The Lost Words, uses stirring spell-songs and eye-catching illustrations to reintroduce the fading faces of nature to our vocabularies and in turn, inspire us to join the fight to reverse their plight.


In an unique partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales and two Welsh National Park Authorities, the best-selling book will be brought to life in exhibitions at Oriel y Parc, St Davids

2nd July 2023 - Spring 2024


Oriel y Parc, St Davids


Ian Brown at Maidstone Literature Festival


Come and join author Ian Brown at Maidstone Literary Fest for a Terrifically tortoisey storytime with his Albert the Tortoise picture books. 

6th October 2023, 11:30am


Waterstones Maidstone, Maidstone


National Poetry Day: Virtual Author Event with with Nicola Davies and Petr Horáček 


Join internationally acclaimed duo, poet Nicola Davies and illustrator Petr Horáček, to celebrate National Poetry Day and hear them talk about their thought-provoking book, Choose Love.


Schools that sign up will all receive a copy of Choose Love.

6th October 2023, 10am


Online, £20 per school


Stories in the Wild – Emma Bettridge


Join author Emma Bettridge and her dog Nell for a story-making workshop and walk around the park for 5-7 year olds and their carers

7th October 2023, 11am


Sprout café, Weston-Super-Mare


Storytime with Isla McGuckin


Join Isla McGuckin at Buncrana Community Library for a reading of her brand new picture book, April's Garden, followed with an activity session.

7th October 2023, 11am


Bucrana Community Library, Bucrana


Storytime with Isla McGuckin


Join Isla McGuckin at Donegal Town Library for a reading of her brand new picture book, April's Garden, followed with an activity session.

11th October 2023, 10am


Donegal Town Library, Donegal

Storytime with Isla McGuckin


Join Isla McGuckin at Pettigo Taobh Tire Centre for a reading of her brand new picture book, April's Garden, followed with an activity session.

11th October 2023, 12:30pm


Pettigo Taobh Tire Centre, Pettigo

Illustrated talk with David Moore


David Moore will talk about the life and work of Ray Howard-Jones (1903-1996), the renowned Welsh woman war artist, sea painter, mosaicist, community theatre pioneer, poet and Christian mystic who had a deep association with the Pembrokeshire coast, particularly around Marloes.

12th October 2023, 7pm

£6.50


Tenby Museum and Art Gallery,


Storytime with Isla McGuckin


Join Isla McGuckin at Central Library, Letterkenny for a reading of her brand new picture book, April's Garden, followed with an activity session.

13th October 2023, 10am


Central Library, Letterkenny

Storytime with Isla McGuckin


Join Isla McGuckin at Milford Library for a reading of her brand new picture book, April's Garden, followed with an activity session.

13th October 2023, 12:30pm


Milford Library, Milford

Storytime with Jon Roberts


Join Jon Roberts at Cover to Cover in Mumbles to celebrate Bookshop Day with a reading of his picture books.

14th October 2023


Cover to Cover, Mumbles

Storytime with Karin Celestine


Join Karin Celestine at Book-ish in Crickhowell to celebrate Bookshop Day with a reading of their picture books.

14th October 2023


Book-ish, Crickhowell

Bookshop Day with Maggie Ogunbanwo 


Join Maggie Ogunbanwo at Palas Print in Caernarfon to celebrate Bookshop Day with some food featured in her recipe books.

14th October 2023


Palas Print, Caernarfon

Celebrate Irish Book Week with Isla McGuckin


Join Isla McGuckin at Fanad Lighthouse to celebrate Irish Book Week with a reading of her brand new picture book, April's Garden, followed with an activity session.

15th October 2023


Fanad Lighthouse, Donegal

Turtles, Dinosaurs and More! with Ian Brown.


Albert is a real tortoise and the inspiration behind Ian Brown’s series of Albert the Tortoise books. In this fun and interactive event, Ian will share how combining real events and imagination can lead to a story idea.

20th October 2023, 1:30pm

Storytale Festival, Bristol


John Gilbey at Aberaeron Book Festival.


Join John Gilbey at Gwisgo Bookworm as he discusses his recent publication Country Diary Wales at Aberaeron Book Festival.

21st October 2023, 6pm

Gwisgo Bookworm, Aberaeron


Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub at London Literature Festival


The magical, musical adventure for children is brought to life at this London premiere, presented by the Orpheus Sinfonia with Zeb Soanes narrating.  

22nd October 2023, 12pm


Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
£12 per ticket

Ray Howard-Jones Discussion


Join writer and curator, David Moore, as he talks all things Ray Howard Jones with the Contemporary Art Society For Wales.  

28th October 2023, 6–8pm


To be released


The Snowman and Gaspard's Christmas


In the first half is Gaspard’s Christmas, a heartwarming festive adventure for Britain’s handsomest fox. Narrated by the story’s author Zeb Soanes (also presenter of Classic FM’s Smooth Classics at 7), the performance includes music by Jonathan Dove and visuals on the big screen by award-winning illustrator James Mayhew. This is an unforgettable Christmas experience.  

22–23 December 2023


The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester