The Queen’s Park Book Festival brings a diverse range of established and emerging talent together to celebrate the written word, with plenty on for all ages.

When: August 31 to September 1

Where: Queen’s Park

Ticket price: Tickets are available per event from £8.00. Events in the Queen’s Park Community Tent are free and do not require a ticket.

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Taking part in the natural surroundings of North London’s Queen’s Park, the festival is known for bringing the charm of a village fete together with some of the most prestigious and exciting literary minds of today. The festival delivers an inspiring programme of events and guest writers, speakers and performers.

Family fun includes global bestselling author and comics creator Jim Smith (7+) as he launches his new full-colour graphic novel series, My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary on Saturday, in a highly interactive event featuring readings, draw-along, tips for crafting comics and an audience Q&A. Meanwhile on Sunday, comic artist Joe Todd-Stanton (5+) will share the story behind his fabulous Brownstone’s Mythical Collection series and the monsters within, giving children the chance to make their very own creations.

Events span topics including fiction, memoir, poetry, current affairs, history and cookery – as well as family events suitable for children.

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