A FESTIVAL in Malvern this weekend saw hundreds of attendees celebrating children's books.
The inaugural Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children began on Thursday, October 20, ending on Sunday, October 23, at The Priory grounds.
On Saturday, hundreds flocked to the festival where there were lots of events to take part in, including a talk from the illustrator of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Jonny Duddle.
A large Gazebo was installed where illustrators have been delivering talks during the festival, and Jonny Duddle's was one of the most popular at the festival.
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He showed attendees how he created the unique Harry Potter covers in person, with children encouraged to bring their own equipment to have a go at drawing themselves.
Victoria Carmen, festival co-organiser; "It is so great to see so many families enjoying the new Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
"The programme features top authors, illustrators, puppet masters, theatre and so much more. Let's hope we can do it all again next year."
As well as big named illustrators, the festival was also helping promote local authors and illustrators who had stalls talking to families and children.
Gail Hanks, the illustrator of Jingles and The Dark Night, was teaching children drawing techniques in workshops at the festival.
She said: "I am here today to run free workshops for the children teaching the how to draw and showcasing some of my own work.
"As an artist, it's so rewarding to be able to do this and the good weather has certainly helped as well."
Caroline Green, artist and illustrator, said how "lovely" the event had been.
She said:" I write and illustrate children's books so I wanted to come along to share my illustrations and stories with people in the area.
"It has been so lovely so far and I have spoken to some brilliant people wanting to learn more about my work."
Other events that took place on Saturday included a small puppet show, storytelling in the Yurt, The Worcestershire Travelling Music Box from Severn Arts and the Shed of Stories.
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On Sunday, the illustrator of the Horrible Histories books, Martin Brown, was also in attendance at the festival.
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