Plymouth Festival of Words

We would like to advise that Plymouth Festival of Words is taking a break for 2019. We will post more updates here as we have them.

What a delightful afternoon we had with Lauren Child in conversation on Saturday. We are feeling utterly inspired to write and draw as the inspiration takes us. Thank you Book Trust Literature Works Peninsula Arts WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives Plymouth Literature Festival

We can't wait for this event JUST ONE DAY TO GO! Ticket info >>>>

In conversation with Lauren Child, Children's Laureate Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, MBE explores the magic of reading and writing with some of her best-loved characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort, and Charlie and Lola.

Just 3 DAYS TO GO until our event with Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. In conversation with Lauren Child. We're looking forward to some great discussion about Lauren's books - from writing and illustrating them to watching them come to life. inspiration awaits! Tickets are available here: http://ow.ly/1ZZg30jUlAJ

We're excited that there is just ONE WEEK TO GO until Lauren Child will be in 'in conversation' at our event. Join us in welcoming her to the city. Here are all the details that you will need to get your tickets: http://ow.ly/5W1w30jPxzf Book Trust Literature Works Peninsula Arts Plymouth Literature Festival Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks

You might be looking forward to Saturday and the prospect of an extra day, but we're already thinking about next week and Peninsula Arts' , a day of celebrating words and imagination. Join us in the morning to watch a special screening selected by Lauren Child and then come to our 'in conversation' event to hear her talking reading, writing, illustration and imagination as part of a special series of events celebrating her laureateship. All the details are here: https://peninsula-arts.cloudvenue.co.uk/home Literature Works Plymouth Literature Festival Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks

We love our and can't wait to bring our Festival of and to venues across it in 2019. As we build our programme, join us for our curtain raiser, a very special event with Lauren Child 'in conversation' with Literature Works' CEO, Helen Chaloner on 12th May. Info here: http://ow.ly/Jo7Q30jLKau Book Trust

literature events news: Two Saturdays to go... We're delighted to be hosting Lauren Child 'in conversation' on 12th May. Plenty of inspiration to be found for children young and old. Will you join us? http://ow.ly/G6RH30jI13Y

Literature Works Peninsula Arts Plymouth University Plymouth Literature Festival Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks Book Trust

In conversation with Lauren Child, Children's Laureate

In conversation with Lauren Child, Children's Laureate

It's tonight. What are you and how are you celebrating? We're currently reading by Madeline Miller and it is giving us - the best way to whilst !

Here at Plymouth Festival of Words, we

Charlie and Lola - Too many big words (HQ) Lola is learning to count and read at school. But she finds it very difficult and does not like it. Eventually, Charlie persuades her to give it a try, and h...

Our partners Literature Works had a hand in the nominations for the 2017-19 Lauren Child. We're delighted to be hosting 'in conversation with Lauren Child' in on 12th May as part of her laureateship tour. Read more about the event and get booking details here: http://ow.ly/A8eO30jAxkR Book Trust. An afternoon of awaits.

Inspiring young writers in the UK’s Ocean City, Lauren Child Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate comes to Plymouth We’re delighted to share more details about this event, which is presented by Plymouth Festival of Words, a partnership between Literature Works, Peninsula Arts, University of Plymouth and Plymouth Museums Galleries and Archives.

Not long now until at Peninsula Arts when you’ll be able to watch selected by Children's Laureate 2017-19 Lauren Child and then come to our ‘In conversation’ with her. All the details here: https://peninsula-arts.cloudvenue.co.uk/laurenchildchildrenslaureateinconversation Book Trust Literature Works Plymouth University Plymouth Literature Festival Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks

This week marks just four Saturdays to go until our 'In Conversation with Lauren Child '. We're looking forward to hearing about some of her best-loved characters and getting some . We know someone who really loves : https://youtu.be/yFlMxj3ECBM Book Trust Literature Works Plymouth University WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks Plymouth Literature Festival Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives

Charlie and Lola - But that is my book (HQ) Lola's favourite book is 'Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies', which she often borrows from the local library. But when someone else borrows her beloved book, Cha...

Want to be inspired to see things from a new perspective? If you’re joining us for our ‘In conversation with Lauren Child’ event, as part of Peninsula Arts you can join us for a screening of (1976) screening from 11.30 am selected by Lauren Child . A Disney classic, why not join us? Details: https://peninsula-arts.cloudvenue.co.uk/freakyfriday1976

Let the countdown begin, it is now just one month until our ‘conversation with Lauren Child’ event. We’re huge fans of children’s literature and are looking forward to some reading inspiration from the iconic Lauren Child 2017 -19 on 12th May.In words we're sure miss Lola would appreciate, you absolutely must definitely join us. https://peninsula-arts.cloudvenue.co.uk/laurenchildchildrenslaureateinconversation Literature Works Peninsula Arts Plymouth University Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Plymouth Literature Festival WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks Book Trust

In conversation with Lauren Child, Children's Laureate Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, MBE explores the magic of reading and writing with some of her best-loved characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort, and Charlie and Lola.

We’re delighted to be kicking off our plans for the festival with an inspirational event with Lauren Child 2017- 19. We’re proud to present ‘In Conversation with Lauren Child’ in partnership with Literature Works Peninsula Arts Plymouth University Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks Plymouth Literature Festival on 12th May 2018. Find out more and book, here: https://peninsula-arts.cloudvenue.co.uk/laurenchildchildrenslaureateinconversation Book Trust Waterstones

In conversation with Lauren Child, Children's Laureate Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, MBE explores the magic of reading and writing with some of her best-loved characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort, and Charlie and Lola.

Thanks to everyone who completed our festival survey, we’ve been busy making plans for the future. We’re delighted to be collaborating with Literature Works Peninsula Arts Plymouth University Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery WonderZoo Featuring The Word and BlackBooks and Plymouth Literature Festival on a brand new programme of events for 2019 which will celebrate words in all their forms spoken, sung, performed. A festival of words and ideas, we’re excited to bring you the latest news. We’ll keep you updated.