Discover fresh perspectives on global tales - old and modern - and empower children at your school to create their own fairy stories.

• Hear ideas for giving traditional fairy tales new life by remixing much-loved recipes and adding a touch of magic.

• Join award-winning authors and experts as they explore the history of fairy tales and share their approaches to retelling.

Character, agency and representation in contemporary fairy tales: author Jamila Gavin in conversation with teacher and writer Joanna Brown

Challenging stereotypes in storytelling: fairy tales and disability, with author Jen Campbell

• Enjoy a practical workshop with Megan Hopper-Layton from Seven Stories - the National Centre for Children's Books - full of innovative ideas to inspire your class to retell old tales and generate new ones.

• Find out how to take part in our exciting spring challenge. We're inviting primary school children to cook up their own fairy tales.

• Take a tour of the free resources on the British Library's Discovering Children's Books website. Access brand new videos with top tips from Michael Rosen and hear vibrant retellings of classic tales from Cinderella to Anancy.

Register now to reserve your free place

• Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The session will be run on Zoom, so you'll need internet access.
• Before the event, we'll send you a link and further details of how to join in.
• If you have any questions, email childrens.books@bl.uk.

... and sign up for our live online event for schools, with Michael Rosen and Allen Fatimaharan

• 11am on 7th March, in partnership with Seven Stories
• Michael will tell some tales from the past, Allen will lead a fairy tale 'draw-along', and you'll find out how to concoct your very own delicious stories! Recommended ages: Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6. Book your free place.