Organisers of the Isle of Wight Story Festival have been visiting Island primary schools over the past few weeks, in a covid-safe way, donating books to school libraries.
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By Oliver Dyer
The Isle of Wight Story Festival returns for its second year today (Wednesday) - and this time it s heading online.
Former CBeebies presenter and children’s writer, Cerrie Burnell, is among those taking part in the free event.
It starts at 10am today with a live session by its patron, Nicholas Allan - author and illustrator of numerous bestselling picture books, including The Queen’s Knickers.
THE Isle of Wight Story Festival will return next month with a slew of exciting names among the lineup. Former CBeebies presenter and children’s writer, Cerrie Burnell, has been confirmed as one of the headliners for the festival, which will be free online this half term, from February 17 to 20.
Scroll down for links to see next month s event. Cerrie, who featured in the Guardian’s 2011 list of 100 most inspirational women, will be talking live at 11.30am on Thursday February 18, about her book I Am Not A Label. The festival will open with a live session by its patron, Nicholas Allan, author and illustrator of numerous bestselling picture books.