The Indie Press Fair & Children’s Press Fair
Meet some of the UK’s most inspirational independent publishers, with a day of stalls and events from the publishers of the world’s most innovative fiction and non-fiction. Stall holders include Influx Press, Cipher Press, Weather Glass Books, Renard Press, Indie Novella, Heloise Press, Jacaranda Books, Scorpius Books, Istros Books, Jantar Books, époque press, Goat Star Books & Prototype Publishing. We will additionally have a Children’s Press Fair featuring wonderful children’s publishers Lantana Publishing, Little Tiger and Guppy Books putting on talks and interactive events for children of all ages.
Throughout the day there will be opportunities for readers and writers to meet leading independent publishers, experience their books, meet authors, and ask questions about publishing.
The Children’s Press Fair includes two events for young audiences (no sign up required):
A Card for Mum - 8th March, 10:30 am
Lantana Publishing are excited to present an early Mother's Day themed storytelling and art activity led by celebrated author and poet Bashabi Fraser, based on her book A Card for My Mum, which will be out in bookshops on 6th March!
Dragons From Around The World - 8th March, 1:00 pm
Author of children’s fantasy fiction series, the Nkara Chronicles, Davina Tijani will read from her new book Yomi and the Clash of the Abadas, give a presentation on dragons from around the world, then lead you all on some dragon-themed activities including creating your own dragons!