Atinuke and I perform a special B is for Baby event on the Starlight Stage at The Hay Festival! May 2019

“Join storyteller Atinuke and illustrator Angela Brooksbank for a captivating read-along brought to life with live illustration. Hear fascinating folk tales from the bustling city in Nigeria where she grew up as she brings to life traditional stories from her childhood. Full of warmth and colour, Atinuke’s storytelling will have little ones mesmerised.”

Atinuke and I performed a special B is for Baby event on the Starlight Stage at The Hay Festival!

It was my first time at Hay festival so I did not know what to expect, but I loved being at the festival and taking part was such fun! 

The atmosphere was very special - The author and illustrator’s party; the beautiful surrounding countryside; the Starlight stage; presenting with Atinuke; the Make and Take Tent; the Green Room, Chris Riddell and Atinuke’s wonderful event and the magic of it all! 

We stood on the Starlight Stage and there was a lovely friendly audience of toddlers and parents.  I had made some BIG pictures from B is for Baby for children to hold. We had a Boy on a Bicycle so we could go BUMPY, BUMPY, BUMPY, I had a Big Baobab tree, some tissue paper Bougainvillea, some Butterflies, a Beautiful Bird on a tall stick, a Basket with Bananas inside, a Baby doll just like the one in our story and a plate of Biscuits!  

Children were quick to come up on stage to help us by holding up each of the things beginning with B just at the right time. As they left the stage, they were all very happy to pick up either a Biscuit, a Banana or Both!

Later that day I visited the vibrant and creative Make and Take tent in order to do a slot in the Illustrator’s hotdesk. We had such fun, laughed so much and the event was a great success! 

Thankyou so much Atinuke for inviting me to come with you to present B is for Baby!