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We have a growing schedule of public and invite-only events for the coming year. Contact us if you’re interested in any of these events or wish to partner with us to create your own!
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CWIZZes

Test your knowledge of both contemporary and classic books! We run annual literary quizzes for schools in south and west London and in Surrey, aimed at pupils in Years 5-8.

There are three events in the autumn each year. Prizes include free author visits for schools and books for individuals.

This year the dates are:

CWIZZSurrey

Where? Tormead School
When? Wednesday 13th November (1.30pm – 4.00pm)

CWIZZSouth

Where? Dulwich College
When? Friday 15th November (12.30pm – 3.30pm)

CWIZZWest

Where? Emanuel School
When? Thursday 28th November (1.30pm – 4.00pm)

Get in touch if you’d like to enter a team.

Stepping Into Stories

CWISL are an integral part of the Stepping Into Stories Kids’ Lit Festival held in Herne Hill, South London, near the start of every year.

The festival will run from Tuesday 3rd to Sunday 8th February 2026.

To learn more about the festival and the diverse and talented authors, illustrators and performers involved check out our website: https://www.steppingintostories.org/

Hillingdon Libraries World Book Day Festival

We’re looking forward to hosting our fourth World Book Day Festival for Hillingdon Libraries from Wednesday 24th to Friday 27th February 2026.

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