Teaching picture book writing at the Bath Children's Literature Festival

The Bath Children's Literature Festival is one of my all time favourites. The programme is always packed with brilliant events for kidlit enthusiasts and - lucky me - it's only twenty minutes down the road.

The Robinsons went to see one of our favourite author/illustrators, Chris Mould on Saturday. His The Iron Man event was wonderful - warm, funny, generous and inspiring, just like the man himself. Get your mitts on a copy of the book, it's an absolute treasure.

Me and Mouldy discussed plans for a collaboration. EXCITING MUCH?!

We also went to see Chris Riddell - another complete treat. The way the former Children's Laureate wove his talk together, all while totally relaxed, charming and drawing like a god, was utterly enchanting. My son bought a copy of Chris's latest book, Guardians of Magic and devoured it in under 24hours. The verdict? It's BRILLIANT.

On Monday afternoon it was time for me to leave the family at home and head back to Bath for my own event: a picture book writing masterclass for adults, sponsored by the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook.

I bloomin' adore Mouldy.

I hope everyone who came along found it helpful. There's always room on the shelves for more wonderful children's books. And there's always time to book to see more events! Me and my kids are still looking forward to Andy Stanton, Frann Preston-Gannon and Laura Ellen Andersen on the weekend. Whoop!

Thanks to Bath Children's Literature Festival and to the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook for having me. Can't wait for next year when it will be even bigger and better than ever before!