Illustrate your creativeness at city libraries

By Pits'n'Pots Reporter.

Children will have the opportunity to try their hand at creating their own illustrations this month at two of the city’s libraries.

Author and illustrator Lynne Chapman will be at The Fantasy Story Fest at the City Centre Library and Stoke Library on Saturday (July 25) helping children aged between seven and 14 with their drawing skills. Lynne will also be reading from a selection of her books and talking about her work as an illustrator.

Councillor Hazel Lyth, cabinet member for economic development and culture, said: “It’s great to have someone of

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Lynne’s calibre helping our children to develop their creative qualities.

“Stoke-on-Trent has a rich heritage in the creative industries and events like this can really engage and inspire young people to value their own talents and aim high.”

The family event will take place at City Central Library between 10:30am and 12:00pm and at Stoke Library between 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.