We have hosted incredible authors and artists in the past, such as Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale), David Almond (Skellig, My Name is Mina), Korky Paul (Winnie the Witch).
We’ve had household names, and authors who were just emerging before their characters became beloved mainstays in any bookshelf.
We’ve had countless library staff surviving on coffee and a love of reading, driving these authors and artists to every corner of the North East.
Most importantly, we’ve had thousands and thousands of children and young people – engaged and inspired to read, write and draw for pleasure!
If you have any photos or memories of Northern Childrens Book Festival (We’d love to see some 80’s perms, 90’s printed leggings or some 00’s frosted lipgloss) please send them over to info@northernchildrensbookfestival.org.uk we would love to see or hear about NCBF’s past.
