Reading Children's Book Group

20/07/2026

Join Pokémon at National Trust this Summer of Play. Discover Mega Evolution TCG Trails, collect stickers and meet Pikachu at select locations.

20/07/2026

On Wednesday 5th August, we are running an ‘Intro to Dungeons & Dragons’ session specifically for 10-12 year olds. Best suited to beginners!
12:30 - 15:00pm (two and ½ hour workshop)
10-12 year olds (Must be accompanied by an adult)
£4 per child book online (accompanying adults do not pay)
Full details on our website https://rdguk.info/lrMx2
&D &DRAGONS

20/07/2026

Family fun at Reading Museum this summer. Plenty to do in the school holidays at Reading Museum. Try one of our Roarsome Dino and Fossil Trails, or Activity Packs (available from reception). Or join us on our Fabulous Fossils day, Thursday 23rd July. If being a Victorian is more your thing, come along and join our Victorian Schoolroom Experience on 24th July. Lots of low cost activities as always, visit the website for full details and bookings, or just pop in. https://rdguk.info/okM8d

20/07/2026

We are often approached by unpublished authors and illustrators asking for our advice on how to get published. We always tell them to read The Children's Writers' and Artist's Yearbook. The 2027 edition is out now packed with useful information. It should be on every author's and illustrator's bookshelf. Writers & Artists

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

16/07/2026

A quick reminder that our 9-11s family book group meets at Fourbears Books on Sunday - all details in the poster. We hope to see you there!

13/07/2026

Congratulations to John Agard, winner of the CLiPPA 2026 with The Poetry World of John Agard, illustrated by Shirley Hottier and published by Otter-Barry Books Congratulations to all the children for their fantastic performances which can be seen at https://vimeo.com/user40718735 For more information about John and the award see the CLPE website https://clpe.org.uk/news/poetry-world-john-agard-winner-clippa-clpe-childrens-poetry-award-2026

13/07/2026

Lots of great events on the children's and family programme this year at Henley - even if Julia Donaldson has already sold out. Check them out here https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/whats-on/?genre=Childrens%27+Event

07/07/2026

A Weekend of Pure Story Magic 🌟
📚✨ Two days. Dozens of storytellers. Endless imagination. The Wokingham Children’s Book Festival is back. Are your young readers and book worms ready for adventure?
Our very special launch event features dragon taming. Can you guess who the author is?
Find out more and details of who’s coming and book your place today. Hurry as spaces are limited.
Tickets are just £3 per person.
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