Mad Hatter's Tea Party with Anna James - Nottingham

Schedule

Wed May 27 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Waterstones | Nottingham, EN

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You are cordially invited to The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to celebrate the paperback release of Alice with a Why by Anna James.
About this Event

Join Anna for tea, tasty treats, and lots of fun! You’ll also hear all about Alice with a Why, take part in a quiz, and get the opportunity to ask Anna your questions and get your books signed.


Alice in Wonderland fancy dress is encouraged but not mandatory!


Standard Ticket: Author event including afternoon tea

Book and Ticket: Author event including afternoon tea, plus a copy of the book

Free Ticket: Only for parents/carers accompanying a child. Does not include afternoon tea for the parent/carer.


If you wish to accompany a child but do not wish to partake in the afternoon tea yourself, please book a standard ticket or book and ticket bundle for each child and a free ticket for yourself.


If you have any dietary requirements, please email [email protected]



Anna James is a writer and journalist from Northumberland. She is the author of the internationally bestselling children’s fantasy series Pages & Co, the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Alice With a Why, a return to Wonderland. Formerly a school librarian and literary scout, Anna is also an arts journalist. She previously was Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor for ELLE UK and now covers books and theatre on a freelance basis. She’s a regular chair for literary events, and is the co-curator and host of the LUSH Book Club. Anna hosts the Bookwandering podcast where she speaks with other creatives about their most beloved books for young people and currently lives in north London. You can find her @acaseforbooks across social media.

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Waterstones, 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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GBP 8.00 to GBP 15.00

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