Laugh, Listen, and Draw with Jen Carney

At the event Jen will talk about her comedy novels, perform a reading from her latest book, and lead an illustration activity.

After that, there will be an opportunity for children (aged 7 to 12) to ask questions.

To finish, every eligible child will be gifted a brand-new copy of Jen’s latest book, THE DAY MY BROTHER GOT FAMOUS, which Jen will sign and dedicate.

Ticket Information

• Tickets are required for every attendee
• Only attendees with a book ticket will receive the book (these tickets are limited to children aged between 7 and 12)
• Additional (free) tickets are available for accompanying adults (and children who fall outside of the age range)
• To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that children remain under the close supervision of their accompanying adults throughout the event. In the unlikely event of disruptive behaviour, we may need to ask the family to conclude their visit early.
• No refunds will be made for this event
• 1 book per book ticket

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Published by Puffin, The Day My Brother Got Famous is a contemporary comedy novel packed with heart, aimed at readers 8+.

'The Day My Brother Got Famous is everything a good children’s book should be - funny, relatable, authentic, inclusive, heartfelt, and filled with comic strips and brilliant illustrations. I loved it from start to finish.’

- Mel Taylor-Bessent, Authorfy

BLURB:

First Ferris Foster’s dog got famous, and then his school did! Now it's the turn of his latest foster brother, SPACE-OBSESSED, Arthur.

But how will Ferris help a boy who's terrified of flying achieve his ultimate dream of going into space?

And will accompanying anxious Arthur on his SPACE-TACULAR residential camp leave Ferris with any time to achieve his own goals for half term – drawing a prize-winning comic strip that will surely convince the important decision makers that he and his mums are the perfect family to adopt Keely, his long-term foster sister?

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure filled with fun, friendships, family love and astronomical achievements.

ABOUT JEN CARNEY:

Jen Carney is an award-winning author-illustrator who writes contemporary laugh-out-loud middle-grade fiction that celebrates diversity and modern families. Born and bred in Bolton, Jen is thrilled to be appearing at the library she visited regularly as a child, and can’t wait to meet children and get them excited about reading!

Find out more about Jen and her books at: www.jen-carney.com

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