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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!

09/07/2018 Reflecting on a Seven Stories Work Placement...by Gemma Fernie

06/06/2018 Seven Stories are delighted to receive support from the Bazaar Group

05/06/2018 Featured Teacher: Simon Smith on Leadership Through Picturebooks

03/06/2018 Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett - Book Signing at Seven Stories

24/05/2018 May Half-Term at Seven Stories!

Plenty of half-term fun for all the family!

24/05/2018 Have you herd? A major new Elmer and Friends exhibition is stomping into the North East!

19/04/2018 Seven Stories is Looking for Contributors for a New LGBTQ+ Project

Get involved in a series of workshops using the treasures from our Collection

17/04/2018 April Learning eShot Featured Teacher: Steph Elliott

Teacher and blogger Steph Elliott tells us how she encourages Reading for Pleasure in School

16/04/2018 David Almond Archive Comes Home to Seven Stories

Seven Stories is thrilled to announce the addition of David Almond’s archive to our collection!

11/04/2018 Seven Stories touring exhibition shortlisted at Museum + Heritage Awards

Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery shortlisted for 'Illustrating Harry Potter' at national awards

10/04/2018 Seven Stories acquires the archives of John Agard and Grace Nichols

We are proud to add the poets’ work to our ever-growing national archive of modern and contemporary children’s literature.

14/03/2018 March Learning eShot Featured Teacher: Caroline Ash

Caroline tells us about how Reading for Pleasure has helped her school and her students.

13/03/2018 Easter Holiday Events at Seven Stories

Celebrate the launch of Time to Get Up with a brilliant new programme of events!

25/02/2018 Parking in the Ouseburn Valley Changes Today

Before visiting Seven Stories, check in with changes to parking in the area.

21/02/2018 Support our Life-changing Stories Crowdfunding Campaign

Help us achieve our goal of £7,000 to fund fully accessible events and experiences for young people and families.

16/02/2018 Placement Corner: The Fritz Wegner Collection

Read about illustration student Charlotte Dunhill's experience at the archive

02/02/2018 Meet the Team: Rosalind, Conservator

Behind the scenes with the Seven Stories Collection staff

23/01/2018 Easter 2018 Opening Times

Plan your visit to Seven Stories during Easter 2018

17/01/2018 'The House of Happiness' by Ursula Moray Williams

Discover Williams' unique collages in the Seven Stories Collection

09/01/2018 Discover Secrets, Mystery and Adventure this February Half Term!

A fun-packed programme of mysteries to solve, secrets to discover and a cast of intriguing characters from the books of Enid Blyton!

29/12/2017 File in Focus: Holiday Special!

This post's file contains the dummy book for 'Presents' by Leila Berg

18/12/2017 Giving the Magical Gift of Books this Christmas…

Two leading North East law firms have supported the vital outreach activity Seven Stories delivers to local children and young people.

18/12/2017 Brewin Dolphin Give Children at St Oswald’s Hospice a Fairytale Christmas at Seven Stories

Brewin Dolphin are supporting Seven Stories to diversify our programme to reach more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

15/12/2017 Meet the Team: Alison, Exhibition Manager

08/12/2017 Announcing Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways!

We are excited to announce our new Christmas competition with bundles of books for all ages to be won!

07/12/2017 Seven Stories offers free hot drinks to National Lottery players!

We've partnered with Heritage Lottery Fund for a campaign perfect for those looking to recharge and refuel!

05/12/2017 Seven Stories is proud to be part of the Read North East campaign!

The campaign was launched in March 2017 to raise children’s literacy levels in the North East.

01/12/2017 A Change is Gonna Come: The Diverse Voices Symposium at Seven Stories

24/11/2017 Childhood Works by Children's Authors and Illustrators

Discover the childhood works of Diana Wynne Jones, Elinor Lyon, Judith Kerr and Gaye Hicyilmaz

17/11/2017 Seven Stories Wins a Gold Inclusive Tourism Award!

Seven Stories is delighted to have been awarded the Inclusive Tourism Award at the annual North East England Tourism Awards!

17/11/2017 Pat Hutchins

10/11/2017 Placement Corner: The Bernard Ashley Archive

25/10/2017 Share your story and shape our new exhibition!

Seven Stories will be launching a new exhibition in March 2018 and we need your help! We would love to share your experiences of using books with under 5s, and reflect your voice and experience in the gallery.

20/10/2017 Inspiring Collections of Children's Librarians and their books at Seven Stories

17/10/2017 Seven Stories Welcomes two of the biggest names in poetry - John Agard and Grace Nichols

As part of our Rhyme Scene season, Seven Stories is thrilled to welcome John Agard and Grace Nichols for two fantastic events.

13/10/2017 Discover the Rhyme Scene Poetry Trail at Seven Stories Now!

Can words make a change? Is a poem a question or an answer? What messages do our crack team of young writers have for the universe?

13/10/2017 File in Focus: Azzi in Between

A new regular to the blog, October’s File in Focus is bursting with sketches and notes for Sarah Garland’s Azzi in Between

03/10/2017 2017 Christmas Opening Hours

Check ahead of your visit this festive season

29/09/2017 Meet the Team: Josie, Collection and Exhibitions Assistant

Behind the scenes with the Seven Stories Collection staff

22/09/2017 Seven Stories announces an action packed new season of events!

Seven Stories has announced a new season of events – guaranteed to fuel the imagination of all ages this autumn and winter.