londonkidslitfest
@londonkidslitfest.bsky.social
We are the UK's largest dedicated children's book festival returning on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June. Made in Barnes SW13 since 2015!
🥳 We are delighted to announce that the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-2028 is the marvellous @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities. #NationalYearOfReading2026
As @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social incredible time as Waterstones Children's Laureate comes to a close, we want to say a HUGE thank you. As our Reading Rights Ambassador, Frank will continue to champion the idea that reading should be a right for every child, right from the earliest moments.
I absolutely loved my day at @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came along to my Bear & The Piano/ Billy Whiskers show. See you all again soon❤️
A full house of very talented artists at the London Children’s Lit Fest on Saturday, and yes it was WARM in that tent! Massive thanks to everyone who came to see me and to the fabulous team for looking after me so well. Onwards...
I LOVED our session at @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social this morning! Such enthusiasm from fellow nature lovers, amazing books made and @waterstones had almost sold out of my books before the event! Only a couple of copies left for the shop for the rest of the day!! Thanks for inviting me!
I had a great time talking to @bexlindsay.bsky.social about storytelling and writing #RorySparkes, at the @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social. A brilliantly run celebration of the imagination. #lclf2026 Puppets made by picturetopuppet.co.uk
There was an AWESOME book party happening in the OSO Centre just now with @dc-litchfield.bsky.social! #lclf2026
Lovely morning @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social signing Sin Bin Island. Sold out in 18 minutes! But happily more books arrived and they went too. Thanks to @waterstoneskids.bsky.social for hosting. #DougNaylor #Sin BinIsland #reddwarf #KidsBooks
We’re learning about the natural history of bums! Where are the bums of crabs and jellyfish? #lclf2026
@hughbon.bsky.social is telling us all about his children’s book Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the room with @bexlindsay.bsky.social! #lclf2026
We’re continuing with the mysteries in a Puzzle-Code breaking mission with The Week Junior! 🕵️🧩 #lclf2026
Great start to the morning with Rosie Tells Tales, where we built a fairytale!
🎪🌞 GOOD MORNING PEOPLE 🌞🎪 It’s time for day 2 of London Children’s Literature Festival! Our Red Apron Army, vendors, authors and hosts are ready for you. So what are you waiting for? Get your party shoes on and let’s rock and roll! 💃🏻🕺 londonkidslitfest.org
“Up until an hour ago my child didn’t read! Just been to the @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mrmcgrammar.bsky.social event and now they can’t put the books down!” Taken with permission. Was so overjoyed about another reader in the world I forgot to get child’s name 🫣💕📖 @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social
London Children’s Literature Festival is an amazing place full of wonders ❤️ #LCLF2026
Enjoyed taking the kids to see the legendary @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social with MC Grammar at @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social!
And I'll be at @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social tomorrow talking all things Rory Sparkes… 🎟️ londonkidslitfest.org/event/hugh-b...
Hugh Bonneville - London Children's Literature Festival
Join Paddington and Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville as he shares his first children’s book Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room. A story packed with friendship and adventure, you’ll hear more...
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“That’s been the really fun part of writing children’s books – just engaging with children’s imaginations. I’ve really enjoyed going into schools and to festivals and chatting to children about what makes them tick and the joy of storytelling.” #RorySparkes
Interview: Hugh Bonneville
The Downton Abbey and Paddington star on coming to Barnes for the London Children’s Literature Festival – and how his childhood helped shape his own book…
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We’ve had an amazing morning at London Children’s Literature Festival 😍 The fun has just begun! 🥳🥳🥳 What has been your favourite part so far? #lclf2026 #barnes #event #books #kidslitfest
🎪🥳 TA-DAA!🥳🎪 TODAY'S THE DAY! The UK's biggest kids' book festival returns! Get ready to party people! londonkidslitfest.org
SET YOUR ALARMS⚠️⏰ IT'S TOMORROW! Just one more sleep before the UK's biggest kids' book festival takes over Barnes! Get ready for a kids book party to end all parties with ALL your fave authors, illustrators, activities & adventures PLUS loads of free stuff to do too! Be there! londonkidslitfest.org
We are here! Come and see us all this weekend @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social it is looking fab already
All packed and ready to get the train to London! For the amazing @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social Hoping the trains are running and we don’t melt but we can’t wait to see you all tomorrow and Sunday for wild wood creatures and books of small joys. Grab a ticket if you’ve not yet!
