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Mary Ann Ochota’s Secret Britain – Virtual Event!
22nd October, 2020
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Virtual Signing for ‘Hospital Dog’ with Julia Donaldson
1st October, 2020
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In The Downtime – virtual book launch
1st October, 2020
@Virtual event via Zoom
Events
We hold regular ‘Author Suppers’ at the Sussex Produce café, and have frequent children’s author events and workshops at the shop. We also organise book launches and author talks at a variety of venues. We are the organisers of the literary events for the biennial Steyning Festival.
Where Snow Angels Go – Live Online Event with Maggie O’Farrell
Join award-winning author Maggie O’Farrell, and the incredibly talented illustrator Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini at 6pm on Thursday 5th November to celebrate the launch of their gorgeous new book, Where Snow Angels Go; an extraordinary and...
In The Downtime – virtual book launch
Steyning's own Poet Laureate, Simon Zec, has a new collection of poetry coming out with Steyning's own publisher, Real Press (run by the lovely David Boyle). We are so sad we cannot have a big, boozy book launch party at the shop, but do join us virtually via Zoom to...
A Criminal Conversation with Elly Griffiths, William Shaw & Lesley Thomson
Join best-selling thriller writers Elly Griffiths, William Shaw, and Lesley Thomson for a live-stream online event at 7.30pm on Thursday 15th October. Tickets cost £5 which can be refunded against a book purchase - all 3 authors are happy to sign & dedicate their...
Mary Ann Ochota’s Secret Britain – Virtual Event!
We are beyond thrilled that lovely Mary Ann Ochota (who visited Steyning for a fascinating walk/talk and event in June last year) is going to discuss her new book 'Secret Britain' LIVE ONLINE on Thursday 22nd October at 7.30pm. 'Secret Britain' takes a curious tour of...
Virtual Signing for ‘Hospital Dog’ with Julia Donaldson
October 1st sees the publication of 'Hospital Dog', Julia Donaldson's gorgeous new picture book, charmingly illustrated by Sara Ogilvie (who was the star artist behind 'Detective Dog'). Since we still can't gather in person for a big book launch, we would like to...
Story-telling & Draw-Along with GUY PARKER-REES – Live Zoom!
On Saturday 12th September at 11am, fabulous illustrator GUY PARKER-REES will GO LIVE on ZOOM with a lovely story-telling and drawing event, perfect for 3-8 year olds. To join in the fun, all you need to do is pre-order a copy of Guy's brilliant new picture book...
CANCELLED – Pre-Schooler Fun with Sam Lloyd
A fun weekday morning session for pre-schoolers with popular author / illustrator Sam Lloyd, on Tuesday 24th March at 11.30am. Sam's event will be based around her new picture book Put Your Botty on the Potty, a brilliant, funny and fresh take on the potty training...
Bad Mothers’ Day with Stephanie Calman
Tuesday 17th March 7.30pm at the bookshop Just before Mothers’ Day (on Sunday 22nd March), let’s celebrate bad mothers with Stephanie Calman. Daughter of the late well-loved humorist and cartoonist Mel Calman, Stephanie is the author of six books including the...
Stories & Draw-Along with Alice McKinley
On Saturday 14th March at 11 am, we have a lovely event for younger children with up-and-coming illustrator Alice McKinley. Alice will read her book 'Nine Lives Newton' and lead a fun draw-along session. Alice's charmingly funny picture book debut 'Nine Lives Newton'...
‘Greta and the Giants’ – Environmental Stories & Crafts with Zoe Tucker
Half term kids event. Tuesday 18th February at 2.30pm. Join us for environmentally-themed stories & crafts with author and designer Zoe Tucker. Zoe's picture book 'Greta and the Giants' tells the story of Greta Thunberg's environmental mission, re-imagining Greta...