The show is hosted by James Campbell, the ultimate children’s comedian, and features a variety of authors, poets and illustrators.

The show will be broadcast live for 30 minutes, there will be an additional 10-15 minutes when we will take questions from the live audience.

Join the Big Book Babble live audience and give your class a school outing to remember! Featuring well-known children's authors, poets and illustrators and hosted by children's comedian James Campbell, the show promises to inspire and excite young bookworms aged 7 to 11. Tickets cost £5 per pupil and entry is free for teachers with every eight pupils.

The audience is expected to arrive around 10am and will finish at noon. There may be the possibility to attend a book signing with the author after the show.

Jacqueline Wilson & Special Guest
7th February 2012

Jacqueline Wilson is a prolific author whose books tend to explore complex contemporary issues, including friendship problems, family relationships, divorce, living in care, mental illness and bullying. With its trademark sensitivity and acute perceptiveness, Jacqueline's writing has won her a loyal fan base and many awards. Watch Jacqueline Wilson as she shares how she created the family relationships within her bestselling books.


Cressida Ccowell & Special Guest
28th February 2012

Inspired by tales of invading Vikings and legendary dragons told to her as a child, Cressida started to write her own stories when she was only eight years old. She returned to the stories as an adult and turned them into her bestselling series How to Train Your Dragon, which has now been made into a film. Although they combine history with fantasy, Cressidas witty books are well researched and full of fascinating facts about Viking life. Find out more about Vikings and their life and how Cressida researched the books by tuning in!