Ready Steady Read!
Thursday, 16th February 2023. Virtual Schools Event
Celebrating children’s books and reading with authors and illustrators. Part of Tameside Libraries Children’s Book Festival.
Bath Children’s Literature Festival, 2022
Thursday, 29th September: 10am - 10:45am
If you love books and owls and feathers… this one’s for you! Come along to the Know It Owl storytime, and be prepared to get crafty.
Summer Reading Challenge 2022, Newport library.
Thursday, 28th July 2022: 10am, 11.30am & 2pm.
Join Emma for interactive storytelling and craft making. Tickets are free, book your place here.
Central Library, Unit 16 Kingsway Centre, Newport.
South Gloucestershire Library Services
Week beginning: 4th July 2022
Kicking off with a virtual event to 10 schools on Monday, followed by 6 library visits Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Local Schools Event.
Fairford Festival of Fiction
Saturday, 4th June 2022: 10am
Join me for an interactive story-telling session, and discover the magic of books.
Waterstones, Cirencester
Tuesday, 31st May 2022: 12-4pm
Join me and Anthony Burt for an afternoon filled with book capers, crafts and pirate shenanigans.
Tickets not required… see you there!
Rocketship Bookshop, Salisbury.
Saturday, 30th April 2022: 11am.
Join me at the treasure trove of a bookshop - Rocketship Bookshop in Salisbury. I’ll be signing copies of our shiny new picture book, Puddling! Wellies optional, but strongly encouraged!
Tickets NOT required… just turn up on the day - 5 Bridge Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2ND.
Bath Children’s Literature Festival, 2021
Wednesday, September 29th: 10.30am
Join me for a lively, interactive story-telling session and discover the magic of books!
WOWCON Annual Conference, 2021
Sunday, September 26th 2021: 3-4pm, online.
This Talk Has Alpacas & Bears!!
Rikin Parekh and I are joining forces - we’ll be chatting about the author & illustrator relationship, often the lesser talked about process when creating picture books. Come and join us!
WOWCON, the annual, online conference for writers of children’s fiction that encapsulates values of accessibility, affordability, community, and diversity.
Meet the Authors & Illustrators
Saturday, 31st July 2021: 10am-3pm, Milsom Street, Bath.
Head for the WATERSTONES Gazebo. Check the timetable to see when each author and illustrator will be appearing.
There’ll be book signings, readings, live drawing, activities and a chance to chat.
Outside and free!
Writers & Artists Children’s & YA Fiction Online Festival 2021
Monday, March 1st 2021: 7pm - 8.30pm
Find out everything you need to know about creating a picture book, from idea to publication in this workshop led by Emma Perry.
You'll (re)discover the importance of connecting with your childhood and the process of collecting ideas and using them to bring characters to life in fully-fledged stories.
10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the National Literacy Trust.
Writing Weekend with #WriteMentor
March 14th - 15th 2020: Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Stay for the day, stay for the weekend... there's lots on offer! I’m sharing heaps of info on picture books plus social media for authors. See you there! Details here.
Special story time
February 29th, 2020. Saturday, 11am : Nomads Bookshop, 781 Fulham Road, London SW6 5HA
Special story time with Emma Perry and Sharon Davey. A mesmerizing picture book about the magic of stories, it is perfect to share with both keen and reluctant young readers. For ages 3-7. No need to book!
A great opportunity to get your book signed by both creators!
Book Launch & Party!
February 15th, 2020. Saturday 3-4pm : Waterstones, Bath
Launch! Join Emma Perry & Sharon Davey for reading, drawing, fun activities and cupcakes. A great opportunity to get your book signed by both creators!
RSVP to Waterstones at events.bath@waterstones.com
Coram Beanstalk Regional Conference
January 21st, 2020. Tuesday 10.30am : Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset
Emma Perry will be chatting books and inspiring readers on a panel with Andy Seed, Sally Hamerton and Jill Pay, Chair of Trustees.