A Thousand Moons

A Thousand Moons

The eagerly awaited sequel to the Costa Award winning Days Without End by one of Ireland’s greatest writers and current Irish Laureate.

A Thousand Moons extends the sequence of Barry’s eight novels, which touch each time on the worlds of two families – the Dunnes and the McNultys. In this novel, as in Days Without End, we meet with Thomas McNulty and John Cole, American Civil War soldiers, now a couple, living on a tobacco farm in Tennessee. Their adopted Sioux daughter Winona is the narrator this time, and we follow her journey as she deals with the consequences of a violent act against her. Full of memorable characters and written in Barry’s gorgeous lyrical prose, dreamy yet unflinching when confronted by the darker side of humanity, this is a wonderful book.

Evening in Paradise

Evening in Paradise

Lucia Berlin’s collection of short stories, A Manual for Cleaning Women was published posthumously to great acclaim, and Evening in Paradise is a follow-up selection from Berlin’s remaining stories.
The stories are loosely autobiographical, arranged chronologically to follow the arc of Berlin’s life, and take us from a pair of seven year olds running a scam in El Paso, through the beauty and disillusionment of a young girl’s first romantic liaison, to young wives coping with kids, their husband’s addiction, abandonment, to a furious old woman on the roof of her own house while her family try to celebrate Christmas. Savage, funny, shocking and beautiful, they present some unforgettable images – the iridescent, sulphurous smoke of the smelter in a mining town, the yellow aromo blossom sticking to a couple’s skin – in concise writing that brings the reader up short with its power. The dark thread of alcoholism runs through many of the stories as well as the brighter threads of love, romantic and maternal, and of beauty found in the most unlikely places. Outstanding.

Science(ish) with Dr Michael Brooks and Rick Edwards

Science(ish) with Dr Michael Brooks and Rick Edwards

We are thrilled to present a fantastic science event with science writer Dr Michael Brooks and  TV presenter/writer Rick Edwards. This entertaining and informative show, based on their hit podcast and upcoming book Science(ish) examines the science behind the movies. Illustrating their theories with film clips from iconic movies, Michael and Rick will ponder whether it’s really possible to bring back an extinct species (Jurassic Park), whether we will ever be able to travel back in time and meet our parents (Back to the Future) and if it is possible that we are, in fact, already living in a computer simulation (The Matrix).

 Dr Michael Brooks is an author, journalist and broadcaster, holds a PHD in Quantum Physics and is editor-at-large of the New Scientist, as well as writing a weekly column for the New Statesman. He is the author of At The Edge of Uncertainty, The Secret Anarchy of Science and the bestselling 13 Things That Don’t Make Sense.michael brooks
Rick Edwards is a TV presenter and writer with a particular interest in mathematics and the natural sciences. As a broadcaster Rick has most recently made a foray in to the world of quizzing as the host of BBC1’s daytime show !mpossible which aired in January 2017 and will return for an extended second run in May this year. Amongst his other numerous presenting credits are: ITV2’s comedy roast Safeword, BBC Three’s live current affairs debate show Free Speech and Channel 4’s Paralympic Breakfast Show. He also writes a monthly fashion column for The Observer, and has made forays into stand-up comedy.
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Advance booking highly recommended for this event, as it promises to be fantastic fun and very popular!
Start time is 7.30pm, wine and soft drinks will be on sale, and a reduced price of £7 is available for under 18’s.
Booking is available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDFIGM
or by phoning us on 01903 812062.

Cressida Cowell Book-Signing

Cressida Cowell Book-Signing

Meet multi-million-copy selling, award-winning author (and former Children’s Laureate) Cressida Cowell, at our very special, one-off, after-school book-signing event!
Cressida Cowell is the creator of the book and film sensation How to Train Your Dragon, which has been made into a hit Dreamworks film series, and a TV series shown on Netflix and CBBC. Her other books include the bestselling series Which Way to Anywhere and The Wizards of Once, and a new spin-off series featuring Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third: How to Train Your Dragon School. Cressida will be signing copies of her latest books HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL: FIGHT OF THE FLAMESTRIKE, and WHICH WAY TO THE FUTURE, and her other books too, which must be purchased from the Steyning Bookshop.
ABOUT THE BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
TIME: 4.30pm to 5.30pm on THURSDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2026.
Please note that this book-signing event is TICKETED. This is to manage waiting times, stock levels, and ensure the best experience for everyone!
Tickets are FREE but we expect everybody attending to purchase at least one book from the Steyning Bookshop to get signed on the day.
You can purchase on the day from our selection of Cressida’s books in the shop, or pre-order the book you want in advance via our website or by phone / in person from the shop.
Cressida will be signing books purchased from the STEYNING BOOKSHOP only. We politely request that you do not bring books purchased elsewhere to this signing.
Cressida is happy to have photos taken with her fans.
Please note that the book-signing will happen on a first come, first served basis and that we’re unable to reserve specific spaces in the queue. We would advise arriving in good time for the start of the session at 4.30pm. Please do expect queuing time, including outside of the shop, and come prepared as appropriate (e.g. water bottles, appropriate clothing/footwear etc). If you have any specific access requirements or are unable to stand for long periods please do flag this with us at point of booking and we will do our best to chat this through with you.
ABOUT CRESSIDA COWELL
Cressida Cowell is the author and the illustrator of the globally bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series, and more recently, the new How To Train Your Dragon School series, which follows Hiccup’s hair-raising adventures at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are BOTTOM in pretty much everything. Her next series, The Wizards of Once, was an international bestseller. Cressida is also the author of the hilarious Emily Brown picture books, illustrated by Neal Layton. The Which Way series has already been translated into 15 languages. How to Train Your Dragon has sold over 8 million books worldwide in 42 languages. It is also an award-winning DreamWorks film series, and a TV series shown on Netflix and CBBC. The Wizards of Once has been translated into 38 languages and also signed by DreamWorks.
Cressida was the Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2019-2022). She is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency and a founder patron of the Children’s Media Foundation. She has won numerous prizes for her books, including the Gold Award in the Nestle Children’s Book Prize, the Hay Festival Medal for Fiction, and Philosophy Now’ magazine’s 2015 Award for Contributions in the Fight Against Stupidity.
She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland and she now lives in Hammersmith with her husband, three children and a dog called Pigeon.

Follow link below to book a FREE ticket to attend the signing – we only require 1 booking per family group, eg, if you are a parent bringing 2 children to meet Cressida, you only need to purchase ONE ticket for the signing, because all of you will be going to meet Cressida in one group. 

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Kid’s HALLOWEEN event – Colin’s Monster with HOLLY SWAIN

Kid’s HALLOWEEN event – Colin’s Monster with HOLLY SWAIN

Join author and illustrator Holly Swain for some MONSTROUS fun celebrating her new book Colin’s Monster with a storytime and craft session! There’ll be an interactive storytime, MONSTER FEET crafting, and lots more fun with everyone’s favourite vegetarian vampire!
As it’s the day before Halloween, we encourage little people to dress up in their SCARIEST outfits, let’s see some monsters, ghosts, witches and of course VAMPIRES in the audience!
About the Event
This event is aimed at children of 4 years and over, because there will be some crafting, with scissors.
Start time is 11am. Duration – around 1 hour including book-signing.
Tickets are £5 per child and are redeemable for £5 off a purchase of any COLIN THE VAMPIRE book. Accompanying adults don’t need a ticket. Very small siblings (under 3 years) don’t need a ticket either, but please take them out of the room if they are disruptive!
About COLIN’S MONSTER
Colin and Duck hear a strange sound drifting through the castle. They search from top to bottom, finding rooms they have never been in before – and rooms they will never go in again. Soon there is only one place left to look … the DUNGEON! Uh-oh! Colin and Duck have never been inside the dungeon. What – or who – is making the noise … and why?!
About HOLLY SWAIN
Holly Swain is an author and illustrator who lives in Brighton. She has illustrated LOTS of picture books and chapter books by other authors, and writes the words AND draws the pictures for the COLIN series!

Tickets £5 per child available online via link below (small booking fee applies) or in person / by phome from the bookshop on 01903 812062

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PUMPKIN THIEF: Stories & Autumnal Activities for Kids with ALICE HEMMING

PUMPKIN THIEF: Stories & Autumnal Activities for Kids with ALICE HEMMING

Join bestselling author of the ADORABLE Leaf Thief picture book series, Alice Hemming, for a storytime session full of fun to introduce her new book The Pumpkin Thief.
Meet cheeky forest friends Squirrel and Bird in their new, laugh-out-loud autumn adventure.
Squirrel has grown some lovely pumpkins, but there’s a problem – the pumpkins keep disappearing! Squirrel is determined to catch the thief before Bird returns….
Prepare for a hilarious read-along and some fun seasonal songs with props and activities to get you in the autumnal spirit.
EVENT INFO
TUESDAY 27th OCTOBER AT 2.30pm.
This event is suitable for children aged 3+.
Child tickets are £5 which gives you £5 off your purchase of THE PUMPKIN THIEF (or another book from the LEAF THIEF series)
Accompanying adults don’t need to buy a ticket. The event will take place in the spacious rear kitchen of the bookshop.
ABOUT ALICE HEMMING & HER BOOKS
The Leaf Thief series is a funny picture book series about the changing seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Books in the series so far include The Leaf Thief, The Flower Thief, The Sun Thief and The Snow Thief.
Alice has written over 50 books for children of all ages, including the best-selling Midnight Unicorn series for older readers.

Tickets can be purchased in store for £5 per child or online via the link below (booking fee of 45 pence applied


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I WILL HAUNT THIS: Kids Event with CHRIS RIDDELL AND VIVIANE SCHWARZ

I WILL HAUNT THIS: Kids Event with CHRIS RIDDELL AND VIVIANE SCHWARZ

Join amazing author/illustrators CHRIS RIDDELL and VIVIANE SCHWARZ for a cosy hour of storytelling and drawing to celebrate their beautiful new picture book I WILL HAUNT THIS.
I WILL HAUNT THIS is the story of a little ghost who is looking for a new home – somewhere old, cosy and made with love.
Chris and Viv will entertain children with a reading of the story accompanied by Chris’s incredible live drawing, projected onto a screen with music, plus there will be a chance for children to draw along with Viv.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This picture book event is suitable for children of 4 years and up. Accompanying adults don’t need to buy a ticket, and are welcome to stay and watch. Viv and Chris encourage any grownups who know how, to have a go at knitting or crocheting a square for their collaborative ghost quilt! The event will take place in the large rear kitchen / diner room ​out back of the bookshop. It might be a bit of a squash and a squeeze ​so we are sorry but there will not be space for pushchairs.
Child tickets are £5 each and are redeemable to get £5 off purchase of the book (£8.99)
ABOUT CHRIS RIDDELL & VIVIANE SCHWARZ
Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of the highly acclaimed picture books There Are Cats in this Book and There Are No Cats in this Book, both of which have been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Viviane has also illustrated Ergo and I Am Henry Finch, written by Alexis Deacon. Her own author-illustrated picture books include Sometimes You Find a Dragon. Viviane lives in Brighton, and also works as a game designer and installation artist.
Chris Riddell, OBE, is one of the country’s finest children’s book illustrators, and was Children’s Laureate from 2015–17. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times – for Pirate Diary, Gulliver’s Travels and The Sleeper and the Spindle. Chris is a political cartoonist for the Observer, and his author illustrated work includes the highly-acclaimed Ottoline and Goth Girl titles. He has won numerous other awards, including the Costa Children’s Book Award with Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Chris lives in Brighton, and you can find him on Instagram as @chris_riddell.

TICKET LINK
You can purchase tickets online via the link below – small booking fee applies. You can also buy tickets in store.

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An Evening with PETER JAMES for his new thriller: ‘DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE’

An Evening with PETER JAMES for his new thriller: ‘DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE’

Join best-selling thriller writer PETER JAMES as he introduces his latest ROY GRACE thriller – the 24th in the series – DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE.
We are delighted to welcome Peter back to Steyning for what is sure to be a CRIMINALLY entertaining evening, full of insights into the seedier side of Brighton and its shadier denizens!

ABOUT DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE
Peter’s gripping new book DEAD IN THREE TWO ONE takes place over Pride weekend, the biggest event in Brighton’s calendar, which sees half a million revellers hit the city streets. Roy Grace already has his work cut out coordinating the event policing, amidst whispers of a potential terrorist attack, but little does he know, there’s a target on his back. Behind the opulent façade of the Royal Courteney Hotel, a nightmare is checking in. Dritan Dervishi, the cold-blooded consigliere for Albanian mob boss Roel Albazi, has arrived with a beautiful woman on his arm and a lethal secret in his suitcase. Back in a prison cell, Roy’s old nemesis Albazi is counting down the seconds to a revenge that will not just take Roy’s life, but the lives of everyone he loves. And as Roy and his wife Cleo prepare for a night of celebration at the Royal Courteney, they have no idea that they are stepping into a deadly trap. As the relentless countdown nears zero, Roy must outsmart an invisible enemy and protect his loved ones before their time finally runs out .

ABOUT PETER JAMES
Peter James is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author best known for his crime thrillers featuring Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, who Queen Camilla recently named as her favourite fictional detective.
Praised by critics and much-loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern-day policing, he has won more than 40 awards for his work, including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. His books have sold over 23 million copies worldwide, achieved 21 Sunday Times No.1s, and have been translated into 38 languages. His Roy Grace novels are currently airing their 6th season for the hit ITV drama, Grace, starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper and available to view on ITVX and on Britbox. Seven of his novels have been adapted into phenomenally successful stage plays, with his most recent, Picture You Dead, now on national tour in the UK. His plays have been named as the most successful stage franchise since Agatha Christie

ABOUT THE EVENT
This event will take place in the beautiful ambience of St Andrew & St Cuthman’s Church, Steyning, on MONDAY 19th OCTOBER – 3 days before the book’s publication. Peter will be in conversation with fellow crime writer HELEN FIELDS, author of Watching You, The Profiler, The Institution, and many more nail-biting thrillers.

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Doors open 7pm, Author interview starts at 7.30pm followed by an interval, then audience Q and A followed by book-signing / meet and greet.
There will be a licensed bar selling alcoholic and soft drinks.
Tickets:
Single ticket: £22 INCLUDING a copy of Dead in Three Two One / Couples Ticket: £32 Admits 2 people with just 1 copy of the book included
Tickets available online via the link below (small booking fee applies) or in person / by phone from the Steyning Bookshop.


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AUTUMN: THE STORY OF A SEASON, with KATE MOSSE

AUTUMN: THE STORY OF A SEASON, with KATE MOSSE

Join best-selling writer KATE MOSSE, as she muses on the the seasonal delights of Sussex, her home county, at a special event to celebrate the release of her new non-fiction book AUTUMN. Exploring nature, folklore, memory and history, Autumn is a love letter to Sussex and an atmospheric portrait of the season of change.
In Autumn, Kate Mosse celebrates the season of shifting light and crisp mornings. This magical journey through the turning year captures the ever-changing colours of the autumn landscape, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the drift of migrating birds and the last warmth of the sun. Starting in her own garden, Kate leads us out to the misty Fishbourne marshes of her childhood, with their vast skies and wading birds, and into ancient yew forests/ steeped in myth and mystery. We travel across the harvest fields, follow the river bends of the Ouse and the Lavant, and join the crowds at Lewes on Bonfire Night, where the air crackles with flame and torchlight.
Kate Mosse is the author of eleven novels & short story collections, including the No 1 bestselling The Joubert Family Chronicles, the Languedoc Trilogy – Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel – and Gothic fiction including The Winter Ghosts and The Taxidermist’s Daughter. Her books have been translated into 38 languages and published in more than 40 countries. She has also written four works of non-fiction – including her memoir about caring, An Extra Pair of Hands and Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This event will take place at the beautiful Church of St Andrew & St Cuthman in Steyning – which actually features in the book!
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm. Kate will be in conversation with nature writer ROGER MORGAN-GRENVILLE, a fellow Sussex resident.
Ticket only’ tix are £8, ‘Book with Ticket’ tix are £16 and include a hardback copy of AUTUMN (RRP £16.99) Copies of AUTUMN and some of Kate Mosses’ other books will be on sale on the night, and the talk will be followed with a book-signing.

Tix available via the link below (small booking fee applies) or in person from the Steyning Bookshop


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PRE-ORDER PRIZE DRAW
Customers who purchase the ‘BOOK WITH TICKET’ option are eligible to enter a fantastic prize draw being run by HODDER PRESS in conjunction with BROWNSWORD HOTELS and WISTON ESTATE. You can win an overnight stay at Amberley Castle to include bed & breakfast and either dinner or afternoon tea for two guests, plus a Celebration of Magnum Case from Wiston Wine Estate! Proof of purchase required – your ‘book with ticket’ confirmation will be accepted, or a till receipt or pre-order confirmation for ordering the book without attending the event. Follow this link to enter!

Book-Signing with Julia Donaldson for GRUFFALO GRANNY

Book-Signing with Julia Donaldson for GRUFFALO GRANNY

Come and meet JULIA DONALDSON at a very special book-signing event at the Steyning Bookshop, to celebrate the release of GRUFFALO GRANNY. An amazing chance to meet the nation’s favourite children’s storyteller IN PERSON, and get a signed and name-dedicated hardback copy of the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years!

ABOUT THE BOOK-SIGNING
This is a TICKETED EVENT. You must purchase a ticket in advance if you wish to attend.
Your ‘ticket’ for the signing costs £14.99 which pays for your copy of Gruffalo Granny, and entitles the ticket bearer, plus up to 4 additional family members, entry to the signing.
You will receive your copy of Gruffalo Granny upon entry to the bookshop, where you will get the chance to purchase other books by Julia, before going through to get the books signed and meet Julia!
Julia will be happy to sign up to 5 additional books that are bought from The Steyning Bookshop on the day only.
If you require extra copies of GRUFFALO GRANNY please do NOT book multiple tickets – we will have PLENTY of extra copies for you to purchase on the day!
To reduce queue times, the signing is divided into 6 time slots of 30 minutes, starting from 2pm.
If the weather is fine this signing will take place in the beautiful bookshop back garden, and there will be refreshments and activities for children while you wait.
We regret that our bookshop is not easily wheelchair accessible, please call us if you need to discuss access options before booking.
Tickets go on sale Saturday 27th June at 9.30am.

ABOUT GRUFFALO GRANNY
Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day,“Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay…” What WILL happen next?

TICKETS
Tickets FOR ALL AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS can be purchased online via the link below – tickets are £14.99 PLUS a small online booking fee. Each ticket allows entry for ONE FAMILY GROUP of up to 5 people. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the bookshop or by phone on 01903 812062.This event WILL sell out so we recommend early booking. Tickets go on sale Saturday 27th June at 9.30am.

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Kids Comic Creation Workshop with JACK NOEL

Kids Comic Creation Workshop with JACK NOEL

Join JACK NOEL, the super-skilled creator of the hilarious DADBOT graphic novels for a fun, informal COMIC CREATION workshop!
Meet the DADBOT characters, and learn the basics of layout, character creation and coming up with story ideas.
This workshop is perfect for children aged 7-11 years old – especially fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman!

ABOUT THE EVENT
1 hour comic drawing workshop suitable for children of 7+.
Tickets £5 per child – gives £5 off a purchase of a DADBOT book! All materials provided but feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and drawing pens, if you have them!
Doors Open at 10:40AM
Starts at 11:00AM

ABOUT JACK NOEL
Jack Noel is an award-winning author, illustrator and book designer. He is the creator of My Headteacher is an Evil Genius, Skater Baby and the Comic Classics series, as well as his latest hilarious graphic novels, the DADBOT series. He has been reading comics and then copying out his favourite bits since 1988. His influences are The Beano, The Simpsons and Terminator 2. He is a dad, but not a robot dad.

ABOUT THE DADBOT BOOKS
What do you get when you mix workaholic parents, a car boot sale and a mad scientist together? DADBOT, that’s who! Super-strong, with hot chocolate on tap and a printer for a butt, this major parenting upgrade has turned Josh and Daisy’s lives UPSIDE DOWN! But the evil Doctor Egg is lurking to steal Dadbot for his own plans of world domination…. Can Josh and Daisy protect their new robo-parent before it’s too late?

Tickets online via the link below (small booking fee applies) or direct from the bookshop

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You Choose Party Time with NICK SHARRATT & PIPPA GOODHART

You Choose Party Time with NICK SHARRATT & PIPPA GOODHART

Join us for an afternoon of party-themed fun as we celebrate the release of YOU CHOOSE PARTY TIME with the creators of the YOU CHOOSE series, NICK SHARRATT and PIPPA GOODHART!
This will be a fun, interactive event for children aged 4+. Nick and Pippa will share highlights from the book, there will be an easy draw-along, some party games to join in, and free refreshments for kids! There will be a chance to get your books signed at the end – copies of the new book, and the rest of the You Choose series, will be available for purchase on the day. So, what are you waiting for – throw on your sparkliest outfit and LET’S PARTY!

ABOUT THE EVENT
This is a ticketed event. Each child ticket is £5, and this event is most suited for children aged 5-9. Accompanying adults do not need to purchase a ticket but please, for space reasons, no more than 3 extra family members per child. Baby siblings under 3 years old do not need a ticket. Your £5 ticket acts as a £5 voucher towards a YOU CHOOSE book purchase on the day. If the weather is fine the event will take place outside under shelter in our beautiful bookshop back garden. Pencils, paper and leaning boards will be provided for the draw-along.
EVENT START TIME 3pm. EVENT END TIME APPROX 4pm (followed by book-signing)

ABOUT YOU CHOOSE PARTY TIME – Hardback £12.99
It’s PARTY TIME and YOU CHOOSE what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes?
The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which will inspire children age 3 and upwards to make their own adventures again and again!

ABOUT NICK SHARRATT & PIPPA GOODHART
NICK SHARRATT has written and illustrated countless best-selling books for children including Shark in the Park, and the You Choose series. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children’s Book Award and the 2001 Children’s Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson’s books. Nick lives in Hove.
PIPPA GOODHART’S interest in children’s books was originally sparked by a Saturday job at Heffers in Cambridge when she was at school. Since then, Pippa qualified as a teacher and returned to Heffers, where she eventually became Manager of the Children’s Bookshop. She has been writing since 1993 and has written over 100 books! Her books have won or been shortlisted for numerous awards.

TICKETS: £5 per child, available via link below (small online booking fee applies) or in person at the bookshop / by phone on 01903 812062.

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Book-signing with KATIE KIRBY for LOTTIE BROOKS & THE ULTRA MEAN GIRLS

Book-signing with KATIE KIRBY for LOTTIE BROOKS & THE ULTRA MEAN GIRLS

Meet KATIE KIRBY, author of the mega-bestselling LOTTIE BROOKS series, as she celebrates the PAPERBACK release of the 8th Lottie Brooks book – LOTTIE BROOKS AND THE ULTRA MEAN GIRLS – with a book-signing event at the Steyning Bookshop.
As well as the chance to meet Katie and get your book signed, there will be snacks and activities for kids while you wait, and if the weather is fine, the event will take place in the beautiful bookshop back garden.
To attend this event, you need to buy a ticket, which INCLUDES a paperback copy of Lottie Brooks vs the Ultra Mean Girls.
Each ticket is £8.99, but accompanying adults and younger siblings don’t need a ticket. No more than 3 additonal family members with each main ticket-holder, if possible! 
We appreciate that Steyning is hard to reach on a school day by 3.30pm, so we have divided the signing into 2 slots: 3.30 – 5pm, and 5 – 6.30pm. If you’re coming from further away, the 5pm time slot may be easier! More local families may prefer the 3.30pm time slot. You don’t have to arrive right at the beginning of your time slot, just be sure to get here before the end of it!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
-Book and ticket – each booked ticket will receive a copy of the new paperback which will be signed and dedicated by Katie. Accompanying adults and younger siblings don’t need a ticket.
– We will have all the LOTTIE BROOKS books on sale, so if you want to purchase extra copies of any books and get these signed too, you can! In addition, each ticket holder may bring up to one additional copy of any of Katie’s books (from home) to be signed – but not name-dedicated.
-Please be prepared to queue, and make sure you bring water and snacks in case you are queuing for a long time.
-If you have any accessibility needs that may impact your ability to wait in the queue, please do flag this to the store when booking your tickets.
-Photos with Katie are allowed, but please do limit these to just one per ticket and let the signing team help to take these, to ensure we have time for everyone to speak to and have their photo with Katie.

Tickets can be purchased via the link below (small online booking fee applies) or via the bookshop in person, or by by phone on 01903 812062.


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