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Step Through the Magic Mirror with Anthony Browne for the final time
21 Feb 2012
Anthony Browne, former Children’s Laureate and award-winning author and illustrator, ended February Half Time with two exclusive events. February Half Term was rounded off in style with an event on Sat 18 Feb which was packed full of apeing around. 50 cheeky monkeys piled into the Artist’s Attic for the chance to meet Anthony Browne, star of Seven Stories current exhibition, Through the Magic Mirror, the World of Anthony Browne. With... -
Nick Sharratt brings some Sock 'n' Roll to Feb Half Term
16 Feb 2012
On February 14 over 500 people visited Seven Stories to show their love for award-winning author and illustrator Nick Sharratt and joined in with an event full of sock’n’roll! 200 lucky visitors secured tickets to attend Nick’s sold out event, Sockywockydoodah, in the Artist’s Attic while the rest waited patiently for Nick to sign their treasured books in the Seven Stories Bookshop. Attendees were introduced to hippos in hats, pandas in pants and cows in kung-fu outfits with plenty... -
David Almond Fellowship for Research in Children's Literature announced
9 Feb 2012
DAVID ALMOND FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 2012 Newcastle University’s School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics and Seven Stories, the national centre for children’s books proudly announce the creation of David Almond Fellowships. The awards recognise both David Almond’s contribution to children’s literature and his connections with these partner institutions: he is a patron of Seven Stories and an honorary graduate of Newcastle University. Further particulars... -
Into the Jungle: February Half Term at Seven Stories
6 Feb 2012
Crawl, prowl, slither or fly down to Seven Stories this February Half term for a whole week of WILD activities! Go Through the Magic Mirror and into the world of Anthony Browne for the last time and join in with awesome ape and mad monkey activities based on the work of this best-selling author and illustrator. With jungle themed face painting and all of your favourite animal stories, this week is perfect entertainment for your wild thing. Grrrrrrr! Swing by the Creation Station and transform yourself into a monkey with monkey mask making all day, plus create some new... -
WIN tickets to the VIP lauch of A Squash and a Squeeze: Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson
3 Feb 2012
WIN! Seven Stories is delighted to offer 2 lucky families the chance to attend the VIP launch of A Squash and a Squeeze: Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson, with the chance to meet Julia Donaldson in person, attend a private books signing. PLUS 5 runners up will win a family ticket to visit the exhibition, plus signed goodies! HOW Simply tell us which Julia Donaldson character you are most like and why? To enter email your answer to ...




