Kids’ book festival
Dame Jacqueline Wilson is one of the guests at the first Waterstones Children’s Book Festival in Lincoln being held at various venues around the city February 14-16.
The Tracy Beaker creator is known for her popular children’s literature notable for tackling realistic topics such as adoption and divorce without alienating her large readership. Since her debut novel in 1969, Dame Jacqueline has written more than 100 books.
Other headliners include A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series; Jamie Smart known for his Bunny V Monkey series and author and artist Tom McLaughlin, who will be leading a comic book workshop (pictured).
Events include: talks; creative writing and art workshops and craft activities with artists and graphic designers.
See the listings below for full range of activities.
Friday – Sunday, 14 - 16 February
Multiple Venues Across Lincoln
The Waterstones Children’s Book Festival
Various tickets available at
T 01522 540011
Friday, February 14
- 5pm
- The Engine Shed, Lincoln
- Skandar Fan Event with A.F. Steadman
- £9, child £5
Saturday, February 15
- 10am
- The Engine Shed, Lincoln
- Phoenix Comic Books Launch: featuring Jamie Smart and Neill Cameron
- £9, child £5
- 10.30am
- Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ
- Hunt for the Golden Scarab with M.G. Leonard
- Travel through time to Ancient Egypt with the bestselling and award-winning author and discover what inspired her newest fast-paced adventure.
- £9, child £5, ages 8+
- 10.30am
- Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ
- Creative Writing Workshop with Lisa Williamson
- Author of the Bigg School series, leads a fun and lively creative writing workshop, perfect for aspiring young writers.
- Child £5, ages 9+
- 12.30pm
- The Engine Shed, Lincoln
- Jacqueline Wilson in Conversation
- £9, child £5
- 1pm
- Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ
- Happy Hills Workshop with Sophy Henn
- With each new character we meet there will be a new fun activity to do together.
- £9, child £5, ages 5+
- 1pm - 2pm
- Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ
- Comic Book Workshop with Tom McLaughlin
- Celebrate the release of the first instalment of the author’s graphic novel series, Alan, King of the Universe. Ages 7+
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- 3pm
- The Engine Shed, Lincoln
- Draw with Rob
- Learn to draw like Rob Biddulph.
- £9, child £5
- 3.30pm
- Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ
- Dragons Roar with Jenny McLachlan
- Bestselling author of The Land of Roar series, celebrates the release of a new adventure.
- £9, child £5, ages 8+
- 3.30pm – 4.40pm
- Lincoln Central Library, LN2 1EZ
- Creative illustration workshop with Ramzee.
- Award-winning storyteller, cartoonist and author-illustrator of The Cheat Book, leads an interactive session, taking ideas and turning them into your own unique creation.
- Child £5
Sunday, February 16
- 9.30am
- Southside, Lincoln
- Loki Fan Event with Louie Stowell
- Acclaimed author and Norse myth aficionado’s special event packed with humour and cool facts.
- £9, £5 child
- 12pm
- Southside, Lincoln
- World of Isadora Moon with Harriet Muncaster
- Interactive readings, draw-a-longs and lots of behind-the-scenes secrets.
- £9, £5 child
- 2.30pm
- Southside, Lincoln
- Supertato Silliness With Sue Hendra
- There will be stories from the supermarket aisles, and everyone can make their own veggie superhero to take home!
- £9, £5 child