We want every child to feel the joy of owning a book of their very own.
“It is a small thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own.”
— Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Our mission is to provide opportunities for children to celebrate books and experience owning a special book so they can begin to build their own libraries at home.
Who are we?
We are a team of people who are dedicated to finding ways to provide opportunities for children to own books of their own. We aim to celebrate books and reading through meeting authors who can share their inspiring stories and spending time with a really good book.
Our BookFests
The heart and soul of our charity’s mission. Bringing authors and children together in fantastic interactive events to inspire a love of reading.
Our Special Events
As a charity, we rely heavily on ticketed events to support our work, and we love to organise author talks and interactive events for children and families to enjoy. For those of us who are no longer children but still in thrall to a good book, we also host literary talks for grown-ups.
Support the BookFest
From sponsorship and donations to opportunities to fundraise there are many ways to get involved. Each year Children’s BookFest ensures that thousands of local children are gifted new books. Your support makes all the difference!
“Nearly 1 in 10 children from disadvantaged backgrounds said they did not own a
book of their own”
— The National Literacy Trust
Join us at #chichildrensbookfest
