Henley Literary Festival returns this autumn for its 18th year and is once again live streaming author events to schools everywhere for free this October!
Since they started streaming events back in 2021, they have reached over 50,000 pupils with their Schools Streaming programme. They’re delighted to be able to do the same again in 2024 and offer school children access to as many of these wonderful events as possible.
This year they have a brilliant variety of events for children aged 3-12, with a stellar line up including Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and two of his predecessors, Jacqueline Wilson and Cresssida Cowell, as well as Maz Evans, Hannah Gold and illustrator Petr Horáček – full details on each of the events below.
According to the National Literacy Trust, just 2 in 5 (43.4%) children and young people aged 8 to 18 said they enjoyed reading in 2023.
Festival director Harriet Reed-Ryan said:
“Literary festivals are such an important forum for inspiring a love of books, reading and story-telling and the findings from the National Literacy Trust are worrying. We’d love as many children as possible to be able to join these events through their schools and to share the joy of a good book and reignite their love of reading. To have not one but three former Children’s Laureates in our line-up is an opportunity not to be missed. We hope as many schools as possible around the country join us for these brilliant events.”
To book or for more details, schools can visit the website visit: https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/2024-school-programme/
Schools Programme
Petr Horáček
Tuesday 1 October, 10am
Suitable for ages 3-6 (KS1)
Blue Monster
With over 4.5 million books sold worldwide, Petr Horáček is one of the best-loved author-illustrators around today. He returns to Henley with his latest picture book Blue Monster – A wonderfully funny and surprising picture book about friendship and forgiveness. Join the creator of Silly Suzy Goose, A Best Friend for Bear, Honk Honk! Baa Baa! and many more for the funniest Tuesday morning you have ever had, complete with readings and even a draw-along!
https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/petr-horacek-blue-monster-livestream/
Cressida Cowell
Wednesday 2 October, 10am
Suitable for ages 7-10 (KS2)
Which Way Round the Galaxy
The creator of How To Train Your Dragon, a Blue Peter Book Award winner for The Wizard of Once and Joseph Coelho’s precursor as Children’s Laureate…what a treat to have Cressida Cowell with us on a Wednesday morning! After rave reviews for Which Way to Anywhere the internationally bestselling author-illustrator joins us just as Which Way Round the Galaxy is published. WARNING: Contains dangerous space travel and VERY illegal magic!
https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/cressida-cowell-which-way-round-the-galaxy-livestream/
Jacqueline Wilson
Wednesday 2 October, 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 5-8 (KS1)
The Magic Faraway Tree
After her long-awaited Henley Literary Festival debut last year, we are delighted that Dame Jacqueline Wilson returns with this special schools event. The much-loved Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather creator and author of over 100 books will be sharing stories from The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure, inspired by the former Children’s Laureate’s own favourite book as a child by Enid Blyton.
https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/jacqueline-wilson-the-magic-faraway-tree-livestream/
Hannah Gold
Thursday 3 October, 10am
Suitable for ages 8-11 (KS2)
Turtle Moon
Journey to the the Costa Rican rainforest with Waterstones and Blue Peter prize winner Hannah Gold and Turtle Moon! In this dynamic, fun and turtle-y interactive event the internationally bestselling author of The Last Bear, The Lost Whale and Finding Bear will test our knowledge in a wonderful wildlife quiz and share how, just like the characters in her books, you can become a planet superhero!
https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/hannah-gold-turtle-moon-livestream/
Maz Evans
Friday 4 October, 10am
Suitable for ages 9-12 (KS2)
Oh Mummy Mia!
Come along on an exciting journey with bestselling author Maz Evans, as she introduces a whole new generation of WHO LET THE GODS OUT? adventures. Prepare to dive into the madcap mythological worlds of the Maya Underworld in OH MAYA GODS! and Ancient Egypt in OH MUMMY MIA! Join us for a laughter-filled and interactive event where children can let their imaginations soar. Guaranteed fun and games await!
https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/maz-evans-oh-mummy-mia-livestream/
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