News from Seven Stories, the centre for children's books
New Exhibition – Now Open
Let's see… There's ghosts and gorillas,
bandits, babies and burglars,
a wobbling waitress,
an aeroplane bird,
a jolly parachuting postman,
Oh yes… and a Thingy!
Meet this amazing cast of characters and many more at Seven Stories amazing new exhibition
What's in the book? The 17 million books of Janet & Allan Ahlberg.
For more information and a schedule of events, read on...
What's in the Book? celebrates the Ahlberg's creative partnership and explores the wonderful books they made. Discover where they got their ideas and how they turned them into highly original books that are clever, funny and have massive appeal to both children and adults.
Sat 22 April - Journeys and Homecomings with Vergine Gulbenkian J
What skills do you need to find your fortune? How can you be a hero or heroine if you don't feel brave? Come and share these and other questions with Vergine as we travel through landscapes near and far, flying like eagles, fighting like lions, finding our way back home from the world below. In association with A Bit Crack Storytellers. Times to be confirmed.
Mon 24 April – Mini Grey J &
Traction Man meets the Dish and the Spoon….
Author-illustrator Mini Grey talks about Seven Stories’ favourite superhero (not to mention his loyal sidekick, the faithful scrubbing-brush) and introduces us to her latest picturebook duo. Followed by Q & A session.
1.30 pm in Artist's Attic followed by book signing in the Bookshop. Suitable for ages 5/6+
Mon 25 April – Mini Grey J &
Author-illustrator Mini Grey leads Seven Stories Storytime reading from a selection of her books.
11.00 am followed by book signing in the Bookshop. Suitable for any age
Sat 29 April – Robert Muchamore J p A chance to hear popular teen author Robert Muchamore reading from his new book Divine Madness, latest in his exciting CHERUB spy thriller series. Full of believable action-packed adventure, with a strong central character firmly rooted in reality, the CHERUB series comes highly recommended for older readers. The reading will be followed by a Q & A session and book signing in the Seven Stories Bookshop. This is Robert's only appearance in Newcastle, so pre booking is advised.
12.30pm and 2.30pm. Recommended for ages 10+. Call 0845 271 0777 to pre-book this event.
J suitable for children, recommended ages
& includes book signing
þ pre-booking required
Access to events is through normal admission to the centre for which standard admission charges apply. Events outside of normal centre opening hours may be subject to an individual price.
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News from Seven Stories, the centre for children's books
New Exhibition – Now Open
Let's see… There's ghosts and gorillas,
bandits, babies and burglars,
a wobbling waitress,
an aeroplane bird,
a jolly parachuting postman,
Oh yes… and a Thingy!
Meet this amazing cast of characters and many more at Seven Stories amazing new exhibition
What's in the book? The 17 million books of Janet & Allan Ahlberg.
For more information and a schedule of events, read on...
What's in the Book? celebrates the Ahlberg's creative partnership and explores the wonderful books they made. Discover where they got their ideas and how they turned them into highly original books that are clever, funny and have massive appeal to both children and adults.
Sat 22 April - Journeys and Homecomings with Vergine Gulbenkian J
What skills do you need to find your fortune? How can you be a hero or heroine if you don't feel brave? Come and share these and other questions with Vergine as we travel through landscapes near and far, flying like eagles, fighting like lions, finding our way back home from the world below. In association with A Bit Crack Storytellers. Times to be confirmed.
Mon 24 April – Mini Grey J &
Traction Man meets the Dish and the Spoon….
Author-illustrator Mini Grey talks about Seven Stories’ favourite superhero (not to mention his loyal sidekick, the faithful scrubbing-brush) and introduces us to her latest picturebook duo. Followed by Q & A session.
1.30 pm in Artist's Attic followed by book signing in the Bookshop. Suitable for ages 5/6+
Mon 25 April – Mini Grey J &
Author-illustrator Mini Grey leads Seven Stories Storytime reading from a selection of her books.
11.00 am followed by book signing in the Bookshop. Suitable for any age
Sat 29 April – Robert Muchamore J p A chance to hear popular teen author Robert Muchamore reading from his new book Divine Madness, latest in his exciting CHERUB spy thriller series. Full of believable action-packed adventure, with a strong central character firmly rooted in reality, the CHERUB series comes highly recommended for older readers. The reading will be followed by a Q & A session and book signing in the Seven Stories Bookshop. This is Robert's only appearance in Newcastle, so pre booking is advised.
12.30pm and 2.30pm. Recommended for ages 10+. Call 0845 271 0777 to pre-book this event.
J suitable for children, recommended ages
& includes book signing
þ pre-booking required
Access to events is through normal admission to the centre for which standard admission charges apply. Events outside of normal centre opening hours may be subject to an individual price.
For more information and updated events details please refer to www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories 30 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, Tel: 0845 271 077 www.sevenstories.org.uk
The information contained in or attached to this email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are not authorised to and must not disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. It may contain information, which is confidential and/or covered by legal professional or other privilege (or other rules or laws with similar effect in jurisdictions outside England and Wales). The views expressed in this email are not necessarily the views of Seven Stories, and the organisation, its Directors, Officers or employees make no representation or accept any liability for its accuracy or completeness unless expressly stated to the contrary. Registered Charity Number 1056812
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