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Children's BookFest brings national literacy experts together as reading for pleasure faces new challenges
Some of the UK's leading voices in literacy gathered alongside teachers from across the Chichester district last week to explore one of the biggest challenges facing schools today: how to …
MORE THAN 800 YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHARITY'S NEW BOOKFEST YA PROGRAMME
More than 800 young people from secondary schools across Chichester have taken part in BookFest YA, a new initiative from local charity Children's BookFest (CBF) designed to inspire a lifelong …
CHILDREN'S BOOKFEST LAUNCHES FREE SUMMER READING BINGO BOOKMARK
Local charity Children's BookFest (CBF) is inviting families to discover that reading is everywhere this summer with the launch of a free summer reading bingo bookmark. Supported by …
Young Writers Invited to BookFest YA Masterclass and Creative Writing Competition
Children-s BookFest is inviting young people aged 11-17 to unleash their creativity through a new creative writing competition and an inspiring YA writing masterclass led by author, teacher and facilitator …
Broadcaster Kevin McCloud to return to Chichester for special fundraising evening in support of Childrens BookFest
Broadcaster, designer and writer Kevin McCloud will return to Chichester this spring, by popular demand, for a special fundraising evening at Chichester Cathedral in support of local charity Childrens BookFest. Taking place on …
Children's BookFest expands its mission with launch of BookFest YA to tackle decline in teenage reading
Chichester-based charity Children's BookFest, which brings authors, poets and illustrators into local schools to inspire a love of reading, has launched BookFest YA. This new programme is aimed at 11-17 …
Successful Our Living Library event in Chichester proves uplifting and inspirational
Uplifting and inspiring stories have been shared as part of the successful Our Living Library community event that took place in Chichester. People of all ages were encouraged to …
Tickets are now on sale for the Festival of Chichester 2026
This summer, a huge range of events will come together under the Festival of Chichester banner, embracing another rich and varied five weeks of arts and community fun. …
Young readers enjoy magical Stitch Head event at Chichester Cinema with author Guy Bass
Children from across Chichester were treated to a memorable literary experience last week, as bestselling author and illustrator Guy Bass visited Chichester Cinema for a special Childrens BookFest event. …
Dream jars appear across Chichester City Centre in giant BFG family trail this Easter
Families are being invited to follow a trail of dreams through Chichester city centre this Easter as a new BFG Family Trail launches thanks to a collaboration between Chichester BID, …
Booking opens on World Book Day for Elmer and Friends exhibition at The Novium Museum
Children's favourite Elmer the patchwork elephant will soon be arriving in Chichester for The Novium Museum's latest exhibition which opens next month. Elmer and Friends: The Colourful …
Thousands of Bognor Regis pupils receive free signed books as Children's BookFest returns to local schools
Thousands of children across Bognor Regis are now the proud owners of personally signed books, after local charity Children's BookFest spent three days bringing celebrated children's authors and illustrators directly …