St Austell Festival of Children's Literature

The 2024 festival may be over, but the team are busily preparing behind the scenes for more spectacular, book-based fun in 2025 – dates and details to be announced!

In the meantime, keep checking this page for details of upcoming events, including a VERY special event by our amazing festival patron, AF Steadman! See the poster below for details and click here to book tickets.

2024 festival

With over 25 children’s authors, including Hannah Gold, Onjali Q. Rauf, and Louie Stowell, the 2024 festival really was the highlight of the year for the book-lovers of St Austell and beyond. Visit the 2024 festival pages to check out the incredible range of authors and illustrators who joined us…

From author events to illustrator workshops, the festival offers a family-friendly celebration of literature. With a nominal entry fee of £1.00 for each event, the festival ensures accessibility, encouraging everyone to partake in the joy of reading.