An educational trade show featuring over 100 exhibitors and a programme of seminars for the SEND community on 11th and 12th October .
Writing for Pleasure CPD
Training packages for primary schools interested in implementing the Writing for Pleasure approach to teaching writing.
The Writing for Pleasure Centre
Resources and lesson plans to support the effective teaching of writing in primary schools.
The Children’s Bookshow
A tour of theatre performances and in-school workshops by children’s authors, illustrators and poets that runs from September to November .
Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
An annual poetry competition open to all young people aged 11-17. Entries can be submitted from March to July.
International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13th and is an opportunity to promote kindness in all its forms.
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK-wide event that aims to raise awareness of bullying and ways to prevent it. It runs from 11th – 15th November 2024 .
Children’s Mental Health Week
Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from 3rd-9th February 2025 .
Klaus Flugge Prize
An annual award that recognises the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. The shortlist is announced in May.
