Here is our fabulous line-up for the Hay Fever 2013 programme. For regular updates on programme developments and Hay Festival activities, join our mailing list.
Two acclaimed authors with a gift for transporting their readers to worlds past and magical come together for the first time at Hay. Chaired by Julia Eccleshare.
Pack your passport, prepare for adventure and meet the author of this engaging eco-tail! Plus a special reading of her brand new picture book Stormy Weather.
Duration 45 mins.
4–7 years
See also event HF53.
Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
From Star Trek to supernovas, this is science as you’ve never seen it before. Sally and Tracey will cover Copernicus and constellations, astronauts and aliens in their super space quiz. Get ready to create your own quirky comic strip and wow your teachers.
Draw along with the beloved illustrator of Jacqueline Wilson and Jeremy Strong, as he introduces his fin-tastic new book. Don't forget your pad and pencil!
Pack your passport, prepare for adventure and meet the author of this engaging eco-tail! Plus a special reading of her brand new picture book Stormy Weather.
Duration 45 mins.
4–7 years
See also event HF48.
Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Join the original illustrator of Ted Hughes’ recently rediscovered poem for children and hear the lyrical tale of Timmy’s adventures on the high seas. With Paul Blezard.
Take a risk and discover what you should be reading this summer. We don’t know who will appear at this event yet, but they’ll be one step away from joining previous prizewinners such as Philip Pullman, Patrick Ness and Meg Rosoff. Participating writers announced in May at: www.hayfestival.com/hayfever. Chaired by Julia Eccleshare.
