The Telegraph Bath Festival of Children's Literature

The UK's largest dedicated Children's Literature Festival. 130 events, 10 great days.

The Telegraph Bath Festival of Children's Literature aims to offer something for children of all ages, from babies to teenagers, and for parents and adults interested in reading.

The festival is organised by a passionate and committed group of individuals in Bath, Bristol and the wider South West area who all love children's books, and are in some way connected to the world of children's book publishing. In the past there have been editors, booksellers, librarians, teachers and authors all on the organising committee.

When? 30th September – 9th October 2016

Who? 2016 TBA

Where? Various venues in Bath City Centre, County Somerset, England

How much? Some Events Free. Most events £4+

Festival Web Site: http://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/

Twitter? @Bathfestivals - @kidslitfestbath.

Festival Director/s? 2015 John and Gill McLay

Tickets? Bath Festivals Box Office
2 Church Street
Abbey Green
Bath BA1 1NL

Tel: 01225 463362
[email protected]

Box Office Opening Hours
Before the festival:
Mon to Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm
During the festival:
Mon to Sun 9.30am - 5.30pm

2015 - Julia Donaldson, Judith Kerr, Chris Riddell, Francesca Simon, Cressida Cowell, Jacqueline Wilson, Julian Clary, Martin Brown, Michael Rosen, Joe Sugg, Patrick Ness, Erin Hunter, Liz Kessler, Holly Smale, James Dawson & Hayley Long, David Almond, Floella Benjamin, Chris Haughton,Derek Landy, John Hegley, David Baddiel, Jennifer Donnelly. And many big names as seen on CBEEBIES and CBBC.

2015 Programme Online

2014 Festival

2014 - Michael Morpurgo, Henry Winkler, Benjamin Zephaniah, Dave McKean, Lauren Child, Steve Cole, Sally Green, Marcus Sedgwick, John Birmingham, Michael Rosen, Simon Mayo ++

Go to 2014 Programme

Past Festivals? Emily Gravett, John Boyne, Sarah Ferguson, Judith Kerr, Dave Almond, Rachael Bright, Andrew Motion, Barry Loser ++Michael Morpurgo , Michael Rosen, Emma Dodd, Fiona Danks, Frank Cottrell Boyce and loads more of leading UK children's authors.Jacqueline Wilson, Harry Hill, Ian Beck, Anthony Horowitz, Cathy Cassidy, Louise Rennison, Lauren Child, Tony Ross, Francesca Simon, Nick Hornby (and anyone who's anyone in kid’s lit)