Since 2013 this unique festival has taken place in libraries and schools across the North East. Over two weeks the festival connects over 100 schools and more than 1200 children and young people with some of the UK’s top writers and illustrators to inspire, engage and ignite a passion for reading.

Please keep your eyes peeled for an exciting programme of events across the North East for the Northern Childrens Book Festival 2024 – announced soon !

Places are limited and in demand so get in touch with your local library service to reserve your schools spaces now.