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 4th February to Sunday 9th February 2025.
The lead authors this year are Robin Stevens and Joseph Coelho.
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 third World Book Day Festival for Hillingdon Libraries from Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th February 2025.
Line up
Thursday, 27th February: Loretta Schauer
Sessions for KS2
Loretta is an author and illustrator of more than 25 books for children. Her sessions will feature her novel The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart, where she takes a closer look at historical characters using drawing, drama, and creative writing skills. Stand and deliver!
Friday, 28th February: Lucy Reynolds
Sessions for Reception & KS1
Lucy is an acclaimed children’s author with a deep-rooted love for poetry and conservation. Both events will bring to life her much-loved book, We Are Family, a full-filled and empathetic celebration of the different ways children grow up in the world.
Monday 3rd March: Jeffrey Boakye
Virtual session only: KS3
Jeffrey is a critically acclaimed author and broadcaster and returns to Hillingdon after his highly successful event for us in 2024. This session uses his book What is Masculinity? Why does it matter? And Oher Big Questions as a jumping-off point to explore themes of identity and gender.
If you’re a primary or secondary school within Hillingdon Borough and you’d like to join us, please contact your local Hillingdon Library.