The Ipswich CBG aims to spread the word that books are fun and that reading is enjoyable, encouraging the availability of a wide range of literature for all ages, from pre-school to young adult. As well as having links with groups across the British Isles it, liaises with schools, publishers, libraries and other official bodies, holds a weekend conference each Spring and organises the annual Children’s Book Award. What does the Ipswich Children’s Book Group Committee do? We
• invite authors, poets, storytellers, illustrators and experts from the world of children’s books to come and speak,
• organise events such as parties, quizzes, competitions and craft workshops,
• work in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to arrange author and illustrator visits,
• have been involved in initiatives with other local organisations and with community projects,
• co-ordinate the Children’s Book Award (the only national book award voted for entirely by children) in the Ipswich area and this is open to any member, schools and families, who wish to take part,
• provide members with a newsletter giving information of group activities, book related events locally and nationally, plus recommended reads of recently published books; two Federation newsletters a year and three editions of WRD Magazine filled with extracts from the latest books, author Q&As plus loads of assorted features and activities and
• run a Reading Group for adults to discuss children’s books. By being a member you will receive advance notice of events and can access any of the activities you choose to. We are a friendly group and our membership is currently £15 a year. If you have any questions or queries please do get in touch by email on [email protected]
