Children’s Literature Festival returning to Barnes in June

Fahad Redha

April 30, 2026
3 min read

Children’s Literature Festival returning to Barnes in June

Barnes will once again be the “children’s book capital of the UK” as it will once again host the London Children’s Literature Festival on Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th June. Over one hundred “fun family events, workshops, and performances” will be there for young book lovers.

National treasure, Michael Rosen, along with book-rapping sensation MC Grammar, will join million-selling author illustrator of the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon, ‘Horrible’ historian Greg Jenner, legendary artist behind the Gruffalo, Alex Scheffler. Look out also for the “superstar” creator of Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child, and draw long genius Rob Biddulph, as just a few of the big names heading to the Children’s Literature Festival in Barnes.

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Other famous faces are also expected to make an appearance. These include acclaimed actor Michael Sheen, star of the Paddington movies, Hugh Bonneville, as well as comedian and TV presenter Alexander Armstrong and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russel Kane.

Those attending the Children’s Literature Festival will have an opportunity to get involved with creative writing, comics, as well as chess, LEGO, live music, clay-mazing workshops with Aardman Animations, as well as many more fun and free things to do around the beautiful Barnes Pond.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.