New event added and half-term fun for families
A new event on navigating the world of misinformation with Naomi Alderman has been added to the programme; and some half-term highlights.
The second Norwich Book Festival takes over the city next week, with an exciting new event added to the programme and a reminder of the family fun planned.
It’s no coincidence that Norwich Book Festival coincides with the October half-term -and families, we’ve got you covered! Step into The Imaginarium for fantastic free hands-on activities for all ages from Sunday 26 until Tuesday 28 October, provided by a host of organisations, authors and artists.
Ailsa McKay, Event Producer for Norwich Book Festival said:
“The Imaginarium is Norwich Book Festival’s free-to-access programme for everyone exploring words, creating, art, stories, books and so much more! Across the three days there are so many dynamic, fun and engaging activities for all ages. We’re so pleased to have so many partners, artists and writers on-board bringing their creativity to the space, with over 20 different activities each day. The activities on offer are a brilliant way for young readers to connect with words, explore new ideas and have fun with storytelling.”
Come down to The Forum to try some hands-on activities. Attendees can make their own zine, try some themed face-painting, creative writing and poetry activities, to comic creations and fairytale cut-outs. Visitors can choose to attend a screening of a film co-created by The Garage and residents local to Jenny Lind Park, crafting a keepsake with Norwich Printing Museum or hopping aboard the First Bus Story Bus for live storytelling and nursery rhymes.
Pre-book events
Independent children’s bookseller, Bookbugs & Dragon Tales will be hosting a magical day of creativity and storytelling; and key partner, The National Centre for Writing has an open invitation for you to drop by the beautiful Dragon Hall for a day of games.
Sci-fi fans can book tickets to see Doctor Who inspired independent film, Time Travelling With Myself – where they’re sure to spot the iconic Eastern Edge beach huts of Lowestoft; and those that know their Pixar from their Aardman are invited to a fascinating talk at The Forum by the hosts of the Ghibliotheque podcast on the innovators and rising stars from the world of animation.
Nazima Pathan invites children to journey to the India of her book, Dream Hunters, where dreams can be captured and bottled on Monday 27 October and for kids who like their tales creepy, why not book tickets to a story event on Tuesday 28 October with Jack MacKay, who found a fan in Lemony Snicket with his debut novel Gloam.
Other programme highlights
But, of course, Norwich Book Festival isn’t just for the younger readers among us. Readers of any age are sure to find something just for them. From a game-changing writing masterclass with best-selling author Sophie Hannah, to a tour through the creative process of Ben Rothery to produce his meticulous fine-line wildlife illustrations.
New event added!
Award-winning novelist, TV producer and videogames creator Naomi Alderman will be bringing her era-defining book, Don't Burn Anyone at the Stake Today, to Norwich, ahead of its release on 13 November. The book, developed from her ground-breaking Radio 4 essay series, explores how we navigate a world where the internet has flooded us with more knowledge, opinions, ideas, opportunities, verbal attacks and misinformation than ever before.
Join us at The Forum on Saturday 25 October, from 5pm, for this fascinating talk, and a chance to get a copy of Naomi's book almost three weeks before its release date.
Browse the programme and get the dates in your diary. We’ll see you there!