Blast Off into a World of Stories! 🚀

The Children’s Black Book Fair UK is back — and it’s bigger, bolder, and bookier than ever!

Brought to you by Young LIT Stars and Twenty9Twelve, in association with Hackney Libraries, the second annual Children’s Black Book Fair invites you to launch into a day of cosmic creativity, star-powered storytelling, and out-of-this-world fun.

Meet the rising stars of our Young Author Marketplace, drop in for our epic 4-hour Storytelling Marathon (a crowd favourite!) and explore even more workshops, seminars, games, arts & crafts, and face painting fun than ever before.

Join us on **Saturday 16th August, 12PM-4PM** at Hackney Central Library for a day of fun-filled quests, stellar stories, and literary adventure.

**What’s in store?**
🐝 Spelling Bee Finals hosted by CBBC’s Dr Ronx
🪐 Featuring Eric Huntley, Michael de Souza & Ramzee
⭐️ Enter Raffle to WIN a £1,000 Book Mountain
🎁 *Plus FREE goody bags for the first 100 children!*
**Don’t miss your ticket to this galaxy of Black stories, bold voices, and big dreams.**
**Tickets are FREE — but they’re flying fast!**
*Click below* to book your spot on Eventbrite and secure your family’s place at this unforgettable celebration of Black stories and young voices.

*Book your FREE tickets here*

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors, who share our commitment to uplifting young Black authors and diverse narratives. Your partnership empowers us to reimagine the bookshelf — one bold, brilliant story at a time.