Family Book Day

Join us at Wanstead Library on Saturday 19 September for Family Book Day!

Part of the Wanstead Book Festival, Family Book Day is a celebration of children’s books, from picture books to middle grade and chapter books. We’ve got some very special author events and workshops planned for the whole family, plus drop-in craft activities.

And this year, it’s also International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Why not come along dressed as your favourite pirate?

12:00 – 12:45

The Pirate Mums – with Jodie Lancet-Grant (ages 4+)

Drop-in / signed books available

13:30 – 14:30

Wild Magic – with Abiola Bello (ages 6+)

Drop-in / signed books available

15:00 – 16:00

Discovering Our Family Stories – Creative Writing Workshop with Janeen Hayat (ages 7+)

Pre-book / signed books available

This event forms part of our new Family Fringe strand. Click to discover more child-friendly events happening at Fringe 2026.