Oh the Places You'll Read: Northern Stories for the World

 Oh the Places You'll Read: 

Northern Stories for the World

This month saw our first Children's Books North panel event for CBN members, bringing together authors Melvin Burgess and Danielle Jawando with children's book consultant, Jake Hope. It was a fascinating discussion about northern storytelling chaired by our very own Tilda Johnson. 


Members were treated to a fun and lively discussion which covered a wide range of subjects, ranging from northern aesthetic and how this informs your writing, to the impact of readers seeing their own experiences reflected in the books they read, to whether creatives in the north need to work harder for industry recognition.



It was fascinating to hear from Jake about the relationship he'd seen readers develop with Melvin's novel BURNING ISSY because of their connection to it through setting and their local area. The highlight for many was the opportunity to hear a moving reading by Danielle from her debut novel And the Stars Were Burning Brightly, and an evocative scene by Melvin from his latest novel The Lost Witch.

You can read more about our contributors by visiting CBN's Northern Highlight interviews on our blog - Jake Hope, Melvin Burgess and Danielle Jawando (coming soon!).






A seriously enjoyable evening and the first of many virtual and in person Children's Books North events.


CHEERS!

Emma, Liz and Tilda x


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