Christie for Kids Day

The Agatha Christie Festival, in partnership with Libraries Unlimited, is delighted to introduce the Festival’s first Christie for Kids day at Paignton Library. Open to all families and children, it’s free to attend though please register for your free tickets.

Best-selling children’s authors Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike) and Abie Longstaff (Before the Fairytale) will be delivering talks and workshops during the day. Children can also join a fun treasure hunt around the library with prizes for everyone who completes it. Our Festival friends, the East Gate Bookshop from Totnes, will have a book stall selling Robin’s and Abie’s books with a chance to get yours signed by the authors and, of course, there are plenty of books in the library to borrow as well.

10am Arrival

10.30-11.30am Abie Longstaff

Once upon a time, there was a story before the fairy tale...

Recommended for children aged 3-6 years

Join bestselling author Abie Longstaff for a magical journey into the origins of classic fairy tale characters. Discover how Little Wolfie became The Big Bad Wolf, then explore your imagination to solve your own fairy tale mystery!

Every child will leave with an enchanting tale of their own!

11.30am-12pm Book signings

12.30-1.30pm Robin Stevens

Murder and Mysteries with Robin Stevens. For children aged 8+years

Calling all young detectives! Come and join mega Agatha Christie fan Robin Stevens, the best-selling author of the Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series for this not-to-be-missed opportunity. Learn how Christie’s books inspired Robin’s own writing career, hear all about Robin’s brand-new title, A Stocking Full of Spies, and put your little grey cells to the test in this fun, interactive event.

1.30-2.30pm Book signings

Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult, please book 1 ticket for each person attending (adult & child). You can book tickets for both author sessions.

For further information email: paignton.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk

If you have any questions about the day, please email admin@iacf-uk.org

With the kind support of The Colwinston Charitable Trust