Nayu here with big news! I hated having to say no to attending this festival as it stars Judith Kerr, whose books I grew up with, so if you can go, do! Here's all the info you need to know (pictures chosen by me)
On November 14th, Nicolette Jones is going to
interview the iconic children’s author Judith Kerr OBE at Chorleywood Literary
Festival 2015. Kerr is one of our most loved children’s authors. She is best
known for her children’s books, The Tiger Who Came to Tea,
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| An illustration from the book. I've recently had a notecard and wrapping paper set of the book which is really cool! |
Mog,
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| The expressive Mog, an adorable cat! |
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| Happy Mog! |
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| The scene where Mog dies... |
and the iconic
title When Hitler stole the Pink Rabbit
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| This book always made me cry. I never forget the history lesson at secondary school where I learnt what happened to so many people in concentration camps. I remember leaving with a teaching assistant, crying over how cruel people can be. I think I read this book soon after that. |
which introduced children to concepts
of the Second World War.
Kerr’s latest book, Mister Cleghorn’s Seal, published by
Harper Collins Children's Books earlier this year, is already becoming a modern
classic. The book is a warm and funny adventure story about Mr Cleghorn, who
takes in an abandoned seal pup that he finds on a trip to the seaside. The book
is inspired by Judith’s father, Alfred Kerr who did just that.
In a rare appearance Kerr will be interview by acclaimed
writer, broadcaster and critic Nicolette Jones, Children's Books Editor of The
Sunday Times for over 20 years. During her prestigious career Jones has
interviewed a number of literary greats including Joan Bakewell, Vince Cable,
Richard Ford, Elizabeth Jane Howard, John Humphrys, Erica Jong, Michael
Morpurgo and Philip Pullman.
Judith Kerr in conversation with Nicolette Jones.
Saturday November 14th | 2.30pm | Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Hertfordshire, WD3
5LN
ALL STAR LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
TO CELEBRATE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF CHORLEYWOOD LITERARY FESTIVAL
4th-18th November
2015
MELVYN BRAGG | NICK FROST
| JONATHAN DIMBLEBY | JUDITH KERR
ANDREW MILLER | DAN
CRUICKSHANK | JONATHAN BECKMAN
VINCE CABLE | CHARLES
MOORE | GILES MILTON
An all-star line-up has been announced to celebrate the
tenth anniversary of the Chorleywood Literary Festival, which takes place on
November 4 – 18.
Headlining this year is iconic
children’s book-illustrator Judith Kerr, who will be discussing her much-loved
books including Mog and The Tiger Who Came to Tea, whilst other
highlights include Vince Cable introducing his book on the 2008 economic crash After the Storm; Charles Moore who explores what it’s
like to be the official biographer of Margaret Thatcher, and Nick Frost who
will be talking about his candid autobiography, Truths, Half Truths &
Little White Lies: A Memoir.
The festival will launch its first ever Debut Author
Evening, in association with publishers Weidenfeld and Nicolson, who
will introduce their up-and-coming authors Antonia Honeywell, Catriona Ward,
Colin MacIntyre and Laura Barnett.
Book lovers will also be treated to talks from author and
parliamentarian Melvyn Bragg on his latest title Now is the Time, Costa
award-winning author Andrew Miller discussing The Crossing; British poet
and novelist Sophie Hannah on A Game For All the Family and Sunday
Times-bestselling author Tasmina Perry, who will be joined by Stella Newman and
Louise Lee for an evening of food and fiction.
For history lovers, Jonathan Dimbleby tells us why The
Battle of the Atlantic was crucial to victory in WWII; Dan Cruickshank
talks about A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings; Jonathan
Beckman explains How to Ruin a Queen; Claire Harman introduces us
to Charlotte Bronte; classical music journalist John Suchet tells the
story of Vienna’s Strauss family in all its triumph and disaster; Giles
Milton enlightens us with some weird and wonderful little-known historical
facts, and Natalie Livingstone discusses the lives and loves of The Mistresses
of Cliveden.
Television personality and antiques expert Judith Miller
shares her vast knowledge of antiques, and gives valuations in a mini antique
roadshow-esque event and finally in a rare joint appearance, historian Wendy
Holden will be joined by ‘born-survivor’ Eva Clarke, to tell the story of three
Jewish prisoners who defied their Nazi guards, hid their pregnancies, and
brought three ‘miracle babies’ into the world.
---ENDS---
Notes to Editors
Each event book voucher guarantees
one person admittance to the event. It also functions as a deposit against a
copy of the book featured. You can use them up to and on the day of the event
but not afterwards. The vouchers can be purchased online at www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk,
via telephone on +44 (0)1923 283566; or in person at Chorleywood Bookshop, 4
New Parade Chorleywood WD3 5NJ.
Chorleywood Literary Festival
takes place in November each year. Now a major annual event in the UK’s
literary calendar, the festival was founded in 2006 by Chorleywood Bookshop
owners Sheryl Shurville and Morag Watkins. Since then the festival has brought
a stellar line-up of acclaimed and celebrity authors to the public including
David Suchet, Bill Bryson, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Howard Jacobson, Carol Ann
Duffy, and many more.
Chorleywood Bookshop is the
heart of our operation. Though physically very small, (705 square feet) we
stock more than 7,000 books and our valued relationships with suppliers mean
that we can get quickly hold of anything we don’t have. Alongside our extensive
selection of books we also stock a highly popular collection of cards and
gifts. We recognise that to survive and grow in the current market we need to
find innovative ways to get people to choose us over the big chain stores and
to really engage with books. This also helps us to be seen as a core part of
the community. In this vein, we run regular book groups and are always
open to our customers for a chat about all things literary.
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This sounds like an amazing event! Wish I lived closer. Sure to be fun! I loved the illustrations you shared. I think Mog is my favorite. :)
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