From 18 to 24 November 2024, this year’s edition will welcome writers and illustrators for a celebration of children’s literature in all its glory. The line-up includes Axel Scheffler, Posy Simmonds, Joanne Harris, Joseph Coelho, Marie-Aude MurailRobert Sae-HengJoséphine Seblon, and more.

With a strong outreach programme, the South Ken Kids Festival encourages each participant to be creative and explore the art of drawing and illustration. Guests take part in a great range of educational activities organised with schools from the Greater London – and in public events held at the Institut français, from workshops, talks, live drawing and storytelling, to films, concerts and book signings.

 

 

 

With special thanks to the Bressler Foundation for its generous support to the festival.

               

          

                 

Programme

Edinburgh