An evening with Jacqueline Wilson

We are delighted to announce that the esteemed Jacqueline Wilson will be returning to West Kirby, for the Merseyside launch of her second adult novel, Picture Imperfect. Join us on Wednesday 10th September at 7pm, when Jacqueline will be in conversation about her latest book before answering questions from the audience.

The event is being held at West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road, CH48 5DP (a short walk from The West Kirby Bookshop). Doors will open at 6:15pm.

Tickets are £25, which includes a pre-signed copy of Picture Imperfect (RRP £22).

Please ensure you read all of the 'frequently asked questions' below before booking your ticket. If you have any queries please email hello@thewestkirbybookshop.com.

Jacqueline's debut adult novel, Think Again, was a smash hit, seeing extensive review and feature coverage in UK media, an incredibly warm and exciting response from readers across the globe, and of course, an amazing sold-out event in West Kirby, so it's an absolute treat to be welcoming her back, for what promises to be another fantastic evening!

Picture Imperfect sees us return to the beloved characters from Jacqueline's novel, The Illustrated Mum, turning its attention to Dolphin Westward, now 33, living in a tiny flat, working in a tattoo shop by day and collecting her illustrated mum from police stations by night. Picture Imperfect is the glorious second outing in the world of adult fiction from one of our most loved authors. We really hope you can join us in giving Jacqueline another warm welcome to Merseyside. It's going to be fabulous.

About Picture Imperfect:

‘Sorry to wake you in the middle of the night, but we have a lady here who’s not very well. She says she’s called Marigold, Queen of the Sky?’

Dolphin Westward spent her childhood as the supporting character in the story of her beautiful, wild, volatile mother Marigold. Now thirty-three, she’s painfully aware that not much has changed. She lives in a tiny flat, works in a tattoo shop by day and collects her illustrated mum from police stations by night.

Dol yearns to climb out of the rut she is stuck in, but has no idea where to begin. Could gardener Lee and his daughter Ava be her chance for a wholesome family life? Or maybe a steamy romance with roguish actor Joel is just what she needs. And what about the offer from her sister Star, now a successful doctor, to move to Scotland and live with her young family?

As the choices threaten to overwhelm her, will Dol fall into the role of extra in someone else’s story once again – or find the strength to forge a brand new path of her own?

About Jacqueline Wilson: Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk