Here at Miramus, we like to think we’ve played a small part in that thanks to the Crystal Palace Children’s Book Festival. The festival, run by Miramus founder and children’s author/illustrator, Alex Milway, will be returning at a slightly later date this year (thanks to the arrival of a Miramus baby).

New Poster unveiled!

Here’s a sneak preview of the poster, designed by the amazing Sarah McIntyre (illustrator of Morris The Mankiest Monster), who will be taking part in the festival – along with many other marvellous, award-winning writers and illustrators.

We’ll be announcing more from this year’s line up in the coming months. We’re very excited about this year’s festival. Last year’s was great – with an art exhibition, countless amazing workshops (like How to Draw Zombies!), and author readings in the Bookseller Crow on the Hill.

But this year will be EVEN BETTER! We’ve got some new venues to unveil, a very special one-off publication, and a brand new bit just for teenagers.

More announcements coming soon!

Crystal Palace Children’s Book Festival 2010 (23 October)

Palace Festival

Here at Miramus we’ll turn our hand to anything, which is why we’ve put together a Children’s Book Festival in our home town of Crystal Palace. Heading up the proceedings is children’s author and illustrator (and seasoned blogger), Alex Milway — co-founder of Miramus — who’s hoping to become the Michael Eavis of children’s literary festivals (but without the baldness).

The event is spread out across three venues in the Crystal Palace Triangle and includes art workshops run by renowned illustrators, readings from published authors and an art exhibition by comic book artists and children’s book illustrators.  The event is supported by numerous children’s publishers, including Faber and Faber, Puffin and Walker.

And best of all? It’s completely free!

You can find out more on our Palace Festival website. Come join us!