A Celebration of Multicultural Children's Authors and Books
A Magical Day of Stories, Creativity, Culture, Imagination
Event Details
Saturday 10th October 2026 | 10:30am – 4:00pm | St Albans Museum + Galleries
Bring your young ones along for an exciting day packed with stories, creativity, music, art, games and hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
Flip Into Wonder is a vibrant celebration for children and their families, bringing together talented authors, creative workshop leaders and performers for a day where every activity opens the door to a new story, idea or adventure.
From meeting authors and discovering brilliant books to getting creative with art, writing and illustration, there will be something for every curious young mind.
Meet the Authors
Come along and meet some fantastic award-winning children's authors:
SP K-Mushambi, Sade Fadipe, Tinu Abass, Angel Dike and Patti Sloley!
Hear stories, discover new worlds and meet the people behind some wonderful children's books.
Get Creative and Explore...
Children can also get involved in a fantastic range of activities, including:
- Author Workshops | Illustrator Workshop
- Mancala Strategy Game | Toddler Music & Theme Song
- Storytelling | Mask-Making | Creative Writing | Utensil & Spice Workshop
Delivered by seasoned workshop leaders:
- Oby Okplala, Tolu Shofule and Margaret Omoniyi
Children will Enjoy Stories From Around the World
Choice journeys through stories and cultural experiences inspired by Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, England, Jamaica and more. There will be plenty of opportunities to create, play, listen, imagine and discover. It's a chance for children and families to discover different traditions, stories and creative ideas while having fun along the way.
A Day to Remember?
Whether your child loves books, enjoys making things, wants to try something new, or simply loves a great story, Flip Into Wonder offers a wonderful opportunity to explore, create and connect. Expect imagination, laughter, creativity, culture and plenty of opportunities to get involved.
So, come ready to play. Come ready to create. Come ready to discover.
Come ready to Flip Into Wonder!
