The Festival of Brilliant

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The second edition of The Festival of Brilliant takes place on Friday 11 July 2025 for schools & community groups and Saturday 12 July 2025 for children of all ages and their families.

This year’s edition features two Children’s Laureates Frank Cottrell Boyce and Joseph Coelho, author/illustrator Nadia Shireen and spoken word artist Steven Camden (aka Polarbear), plus many more authors, illustrators, poets and performers.

Photo credit: Jenny Harper

Further programme details will be announced over the coming months, including more readings, talks, workshops, storytelling sessions and creative activities.

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