The Children's Festival is returning to Harrogate as part of this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.
A two-day programme of exciting events that promise fun for all the family will be back at The Crown Hotel on 18th and 19th October.
From playful adventures to sensory storytelling and tales bringing dinosaurs and Greek myths to life, the Raworths Children’s Festival will inspire youngsters and keep them entertained.
Mama G, storyteller, panto queen and now picture book author of Oh Yes I Am!, brings songs, stories and plenty of dancing as she shares the joy of being who you want and loving who you are. (For children aged 3+).
Youngsters can step into the world of dance with Royal Ballet star Steven McRae. His book Anything is Possible with Ballet is not just about dance steps, but also courage, creativity and showing that ballet is for everyone. (For children aged 5-11).
Sharon Canavar, Harrogate International Festivals’ Chief Executive, said:
"The Children’s Festival is hugely popular with youngsters and families alike, and we are delighted to welcome so many brilliant authors here.
"Together they will help inspire the next generation of budding young writers. It’s going to be entertaining, educational and a barrel load of fun!”
Author Anne Brusatte and world-renowned palaeontologist Steve Brusatte bring a lively mix of stories, science and roaring fun.
The husband-and-wife team will read from their book My Grandparents Were Dinosaurs, and lead a creative art activity where kids can bring their own prehistoric ideas to life. (For children aged 4+).
In Badgers Are Go! author Susannah Lloyd takes children on a mission to uncover who might secretly be a badger in disguise. With a live reading, playful activities and plenty of imagination, she invites children to spot clues, ask questions and invent stories of their own. (For children aged 6-10).
Also joining the Festival is children’s author Tom Vaughan whose latest book, Hercules: Hero to Zero, mixes Greek myths with modern mayhem. (For children aged 8+).
Rachel Tunnicliffe, Senior Partner at Raworths Solicitors, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome such an array of talented children’s storytellers to Harrogate.
"We are immensely proud to play our part in helping to nurture the next generation of young creative minds in our town, which is what the Children's Festival is all about.”
Raworths Children’s Festival, The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, October 18-19. Tickets are available from the Festivals website at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or by calling the Box Office on 01423 562 303.
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