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| Andrew Weale & "Spooky, Spooky House" |
All of the authors I met today where brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed watching their talks/ workshops!
First up, I watched Andrew Weale who read from two stories, including Spooky, Spooky House, which was so much fun with it's huge array of hidden surprises under a multitude of flaps!
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| Kev Sutherland |
Next, was the "Cartoon Workshop" - more Comic workshop to be honest. Kev was incredibly funny, talented and entertaining!
I have to admit the fact he worked for The Beano made me in awe of him!
As a child, I wanted that job!
The amazingly talented, Diana Kimpton, was next...
She was excellent with the children.
They thoroughly enjoyed her various acts and role-plays (she chased children around), funny voices, and excerpts from her stories.
The children (& adults) asked a lot of questions at the end.
Very interesting overall.
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| The Big Draw with "Bridget Marzo" |
Next up, was Bridget Marzo with her Tiz & Ott's Big Draw.
She had all the children and adults (myself included) on the floor drawing!
My youngest (aged 6) managed to see her at school and I managed to get her a signed copy of the book which she read to me tonight.
It truly is a brilliant book for children. Especially to encourage creativity with art.
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| Nicholas Allan |
Lastly, I watched Nicholas Allan who entertained us not only with his books, but with magic tricks galore & an assortment of chocolate prizes!
What a brilliant way to end the day...
Tomorrow, you get the chance to see Andrew Weale, Diana Kimpton, and Nicholas Allan again... so come along and join the fun!
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| Ghost Walks to the Cellars! |
You can even visit the ghostly cellars!
I highly recommend you come along to the IOWLF
Vanessa :)
For more information on the authors read my first blog! HERE
It sounds as if it was all great, Vanessa! I would love to be at such a festival!
ReplyDeleteIt was a brilliant weekend... best ones I saw was Nicholas Allan & Victoria Hislop :)
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