Celebrating the Power of Stories: Holme Grange to Host Inspiring Literary Fest
Published by Holme Grange School on Saturday 15th of March 2025
Holme Grange School will host its exciting Literary Festival on 2 and 3 April 2025, celebrating books, storytelling and creativity across all age groups. Pupils will enjoy workshops, live Q&As, readings and book signings.
Holme Grange School is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Literary Festival, taking place on 2 and 3 April 2025. This two-day celebration of books, storytelling and creativity promises to ignite imaginations and foster a deep love of reading across the school community, from Little Grange to Eaton Grange.
The festival features a stellar line-up of acclaimed authors and illustrators, offering pupils the unique opportunity to meet the creative minds behind some of their favourite books:
Patrice Lawrence – award-winning author of Orangeboy and Needle
Holly Bourne – bestselling YA author of Am I Normal Yet? and The Places I’ve Cried in Public
Ali Sparkes – creator of the Shapeshifter series and Frozen in Time
Martin Brown – illustrator of the beloved Horrible Histories series
Sufiya Ahmed – author of Secrets of the Henna Girl and My Story: Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan
Maz Evans – creator of the popular Who Let the Gods Out? series
Seth Burkett – author and former footballer known for Tekkers and sports-themed fiction
Korky Paul – iconic illustrator of the Winnie and Wilbur books, famous for his wildly imaginative artwork
Pupils will take part in exciting workshops, live Q&As, readings and book signings. These sessions are designed to inspire creativity and deepen pupils’ appreciation for storytelling, both written and illustrated.
Festival highlights include:
Author and illustrator talks across Prep and Eaton Grange
Creative writing and drawing workshops for all key stages
Pop-up bookshops and signing opportunities
Live readings and performances
Special events led by the school’s English and library teams
The Literary Festival reflects Holme Grange School’s commitment to reading for pleasure, creative expression and encouraging every child to explore their voice through storytelling and art.
