Blog

07/07/2019 Join us as we host a summer of creative events throughout the Ouseburn Valley

Spend time out and about with the family this summer

15/06/2019 Drawing Sheep this summer with Morag Hood

We interview author/illustrator ahead of August's live drawing event at Ouseburn Farm

10/06/2019 First Class Supply sponsor Authors into Schools programme

In May 2019, First Class Supply became the exclusive education sponsors of our Authors into Schools programme.

09/06/2019 Womble Bond Dickinson join Business Supporters Club

We are thrilled to welcome law firm Womble Bond Dickinson as the newest members of our Business Supporters Club.

22/05/2019 In Memory of Judith Kerr

14/05/2019 LGBTQ+ Writing in the Seven Stories Collection

As we continue to explore radical themes within our Collection, this blog explores the writing of Aidan Chambers.

13/05/2019 Summer 2019 Savings with Groupon

Save up to 35% on your favourite tickets!

10/05/2019 Dear Bob: Exploring the Robert Westall Correspondence in the Laura Cecil Collection

Antonia Perna is a Northern Bridge doctoral student at Durham University. She is currently undertaking a placement at Seven Stories, where she has been cataloguing the Robert Westall Correspondence in our Laura Cecil Collection.

01/05/2019 Seven Stories collaborate with fanSHEN on exciting new digital storytelling project

We’re excited to be working with fanSHEN on an interesting new project.

28/04/2019 Exploring Radicalism in Children’s Literature

Over the coming months we are exploring the theme of radicalism in children’s books.

24/04/2019 Seven Stories Join Other Ageing Innovators

We're delighted to announce that we are one of nine businesses selected to tackle the challenges faced by an ageing society.

22/04/2019 Proud to Be Me Month

Find out about our month of colourful LGBTQ+-centred activity this summer!

16/04/2019 Kate Edwards steps down from Seven Stories

After serving Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, as Chief Executive for 12 years Kate Edwards is stepping down from the role.

07/04/2019 #Swimfor7Stories

Our very own Blythe Day has written a guest blog for us with details all about her upcoming #Swimfor7Stories

03/04/2019 2019 Hoop Awards Winners

We're thrilled to have won two categories in this year's Hoop Awards.

15/02/2019 The Anarchist's Mobile Library - guest blog by Luned Gwawr Evans

Performance designer Luned reflects on her recent trip to the Seven Stories Collection.

14/02/2019 Our City Our Story

City of Dreams are organising an exciting event which showcases the stories of young people from Newcastle and Gateshead.

04/02/2019 New Redcar early years reading initiative launches - with illustrations of Spot the Dog

The National Literacy Trust’s Read North East campaign has partnered with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council and Public Health South Tees to launch an Early Years Partnership in the town.

18/01/2019 February Half Term at Seven Stories

Find out what we have planned for half term this February.

07/01/2019 John Burningham 1936-2019

Seven Stories was deeply saddened to learn of the death on 4 January of John Burningham, creator of some of the most enduring picturebooks ever made.

01/01/2019 Huge congratulations to children’s authors awarded New Year Honours

In this year’s New Year Honours Seven Stories is delighted that several of our friends have been honoured for their contribution to children’s literature.

06/12/2018 Christmas Annuals: A Window into Years Gone By

This December we want to share an insight into the annuals we have in the Seven Stories Collection.

27/11/2018 Random Acts of Kindness 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, we want to commemorate all the random acts of kindness Seven Stories has felt throughout the year.

18/11/2018 The Anarchist’s Mobile Library - guest blog by Tessa Bide

Theatre Director Tessa Bide reflects on new development project with Seven Stories

15/11/2018 Random Acts of Book Gifting

Buy a book for a child in need this Christmas.

14/11/2018 December fun thanks to The National Lottery

From 3-9 December 2018, we are opening our doors for free/offering a free tea and biscuits - plus 10% discount in our bookshop - to National Lottery players.

03/11/2018 Staring into Space with Lauren Child, Children’s Laureate

We teamed up with Newcastle University last month to bring the UK’s Children’s Laureate Lauren Child MBE to Newcastle to talk to us all about creativity, education and her brand new book Hubert Horatio.

15/10/2018 Piotr Karski Artist Residency

Polish author and illustrator Piotr Karski has joined us this October to create an exhibition of sculptures inspired by children's artwork.

08/10/2018 Random Acts of Christmas Kindness

Christmas is all about giving and kindness here at Seven Stories. Find out how you can be involved.

01/10/2018 Seven Stories: Free Child Entry with an Adult Metro Ticket

We have teamed up with Metro to offer this fantastic offer throughout October half term 2018.

23/09/2018 Breakfast with the Tiger

The tiger's already came to tea but are you ready for breakfast with the tiger?

18/09/2018 Judith Kerr and Michael Morpurgo launch campaign to fund new Seven Stories Gallery

28/08/2018 Face your Fears this October Half Term!

A bold programme of activity for the curious amongst you...

14/08/2018 Charity Ticket Donations

If your charity or school would like complimentary tickets enter our monthly draw.

02/08/2018 In memory of Jan Clements

Seven Stories would like to pay tribute to our friend Jan Clements MBE who passed away on 15th July 2018.

01/08/2018 The Tiger Who Came to Tea | National Trust Tour

Our exhibition exploring the life and work of celebrated children's author Judith Kerr has embarked on a tour of National Trust Properties.

20/07/2018 Giant spider on the loose at Seven Stories- to celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter!