Saturday 14th June 2025
Shape Your Day:
Choose Your Literary Adventure!
Discover a curated lineup of events for all ages. From author talks to interactive workshops and draw-a-longs, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination.
June 2025
The BIG Festival Quiz
The BIG Festival Quiz
Join us for a fun-filled Fundraiser Quiz Night at the St Austell Library, hosted by our festival patron and bestselling ...
Supertato Party with Sue Hendra
Supertato Party with Sue Hendra
Join Sue Hendra, co-creator of Supertato, for a hilariously silly, interactive veggie adventure where you’ll meet ever...
The Big Draw Off! with Steve May and Steve Webb
The Big Draw Off! with Steve May and Steve Webb
Don’t miss The Big Draw Off! Two graphic novelists go head-to-head in a fun, interactive drawing battle full of laughs...
We Are All Inventors with Kate Pankhurst!
We Are All Inventors with Kate Pankhurst!
Unleash your creativity with Kate Pankhurst as she dives into the world of invention, sharing inspiring facts about fema...
Marnie Midnight with Laura Ellen Anderson
Marnie Midnight with Laura Ellen Anderson
Join bestselling author-illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson for a magical adventure with Marnie Midnight, a tiny moth with ...
Comic Book Workshop with Tom McLaughlin
Comic Book Workshop with Tom McLaughlin
Join Tom McLaughlin for a laugh-out-loud session introducing his new series Alan King of The Universe, where a thumbed-u...
A.F. Harrold and his Poems
A.F. Harrold and his Poems
Join the quirky, prize-winning A.F. Harrold for a wild ride through his unusual, often rhyming poems—where beards, cat...
Storytelling with Mr. Men Little Miss
Storytelling with Mr. Men Little Miss
Embark on a fun, music-filled journey with storyteller Vanessa as she brings the beloved Mr. Men and Little Miss charact...
Meet Steve Webb, Creator of Peng and Spanners!
Meet Steve Webb, Creator of Peng and Spanners!
Meet author Steve Webb for a fun-filled event with draw-alongs, comic tips, songs, and prizes—all about his graphic no...
Marv and the Duck of Doom with Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles
Marv and the Duck of Doom with Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles
Suit up for a supercharged adventure with author Alex Falase-Koya and illustrator Paula Bowles in this action-packed, in...
Creative Writing With Emma Carroll
Creative Writing With Emma Carroll
Ready to unlock your imagination? Join Queen of Historical Fiction Emma Carroll for a lively, hands-on writing mastercla...
The Boy Who Painted the World with Tom McLaughlin
The Boy Who Painted the World with Tom McLaughlin
Discover the heart-warming story of a boy who believes he can’t draw—and the colourful journey that follows.