Anglia Ruskin University

The MA Children's Book Illustration course at Cambridge School of Art is once again teaming up with Heffers Bookshop to stage the Cambridge Festival of Illustration.

The festival runs from 5-10 November 2012 and will feature talks, book signings and workshops from leading international artists in the fields. Recent graduates of the MA course, Marta Altés and Birgitta Sif, will also be launching their new books with MacMillan and Walker Books.

Full event schedule:

New work by MA Children's Book Illustration students
Monday 5 November, 15.00
Heffers Trinity Street, side passage

Unveiling of four new illustrated panels by leading graduates of Anglia Ruskin's MA Children's Book Illustration course.


Three of the Best
Tuesday 6 November, 18.00-20.00
Heffers Trinity Street

Three newly published graduates introduce and sign copies of their new picturebooks: My Grandpa by Marta Altés (MacMillan), Oliver by Birgitta Sif (Walker) and Red Cat, Blue Cat by Jenni Desmond (Blue Apple).


Beatrice Alemagna
Wednesday 7 November 15.00
Anglia Ruskin University, Lord Ashcroft Building (LAB), Room 026 (main entrance, follow signs)

The internationally renowned award-winning picture book creator from Italy presents and discusses her work.
From 18.00, Beatrice will sign copies of her books at Heffers Trinity Street.


Anthony Browne
Thursday 8 November, 18.00
Anglia Ruskin University, Lord Ashcroft Building (LAB) Room 026

One of the most universally admired picturebook makers and recent Children's Laureate, speaks about his work. Signed copies of Anthony's books will be available for sale.
This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be paid for via Anglia Ruskin Online Store at £2.00 each, and collected from either Heffers Bookshop or Martin Salisbury.


James Mayhew
Friday 9 November, 18.00
Heffers Trinity Street

Million-selling author of the Katie and Ella Bella series, in conversation with Professor Martin Salisbury of Cambridge School of Art.


Nicola Killen and Marion Lindsay
Saturday 10 November, 11.00-13.00
Heffers, Trinity Street

Come and see illustrators in action at Heffers Children's Department and take part in a children's drawing and colouring event to celebrate our love of books. Cambridge children's book illustrators Nicola Killen and Marion Lindsay will be inspiring children to draw and colour-in alphabet creatures to help them create an amazing alphabet book to put up on display in the shop. Come along and join in the fun.

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