BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank, London this half term! Yass!!! If you are in the area, you absolutely don’t want to miss this bookish treat, and the chance to meet some very talented children’s authors.
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Where: BookLove lounge, Imagine Children’s Festival, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX
When: Wednesday 8th to Friday 17th February 2023 10am – 4pm
Pop into the BookLove lounge and browse some fantastic reads that celebrate inclusive, representative and culturally diverse writers, stories and books. It’s lively, informal and very relaxed. Families are very welcome to hang out with the authors, chat and have a book or two signed. Authors will also be doing storytelling too!
Here is the author line-up. Be sure to check the BookLove Instagram page for updates on the day in case of changes.
Friday 10th – Rachel Faturoti will be reading her book Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts
Sunday 12th – Desiree Bashi will be reading and dancing with her book Dancing with your eyes
Sunday 12th – Mireille Cassandra Harper will be showcasing her book Timelines from Black History
Monday 13th – Patrice will be showing her book Sky Up
Tuesday 14th – Desriee Asomuyide will be sharing Isaiah’s Extraordinary Mum
Wednesday 15th – Portia Mushambi will share her book The Mysterious Melody
Thursday 16th – Enomwoyi Damali will be showing her book Nzingha and being kind
Friday 17th – Nadine Wild Palmer will be reading from her book The Tunnels Below and also playing the guitar
The BookLove Carnival bring ALL the heart and soul wherever they go. Creating the best atmosphere for a lovely, relaxed (and exciting) space for everyone to enjoy books together. BookLove is also campaigning to have more inclusive and representative books in schools and libraries. They have an online shop here, and can also been seen supporting teachers, visiting schools and at festivals (like this one) across the country.
20 pence from every book sold goes to BookLove’s new charity that is putting free multicultural books into schools – how amazing is that!
Due to unforeseen circumstances (the Little Button only went and broke her leg!), I can’t be there, as originally advertised on the 14th February #sadface. But, my picture book Me, in the Middle IS there as we speak! – Thank you Samantha, it’s an absolute honor to have it in your collection!
Have an amazing day out! You’re going to love it.
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The booklove carnival sounds like a great place to visit at half term, Annette#dreamteam
I say it everytime but congratulations and you must be so pround. It’s really fabulous! #Dreamteam
Its a shame you can’t be there but congrats on having your book included. Looks like a fantastic event #dreamteam
This looks like such a fun event! I bet it was an experience to remember.
#DreamTeam