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Award-winning illustrator and current Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell speaks about what it’s like to be an illustrator. Please have plenty of paper and a pencil to hand.

An exciting nature-themed broadcast with award-winning writer and zoologist Nicola Davies. Stand by to be cheered up!

Join us to celebrate Bookbug Week with award-winning author and illustrator Alex T Smith. Alex tells us about his bestselling Claude series and shows us how to draw that mischievous little dog!

Acclaimed author Guy Bass joins us to speak about his Spynosaur books, which are all about a character with the mind of a super spy, and the body of a dinosaur.

Philip chats about illustrator Axel Schaefer and the wonderful Grunts.

Vivian reveals how she creates her fantasy worlds and what inspires her love of stories.

A fun-filled show with award-winning author Pamela Butchart! Pamela has written multiple bestselling books, including the Baby Aliens series and the Wigglesbottom Primary series.

A special panel event and conversation about all things YA, from language and romance to friendship and technology.

Full of word play, this event is perfect for young readers getting to grips with letters and words.

Phil speaks about his hilarious Storey Street books and offers his best tips on writing stories.