A children’s literature festival is returning to Hull for its ninth year.<\/p>\n
The Big Malarkey Festival will see authors, artists, dancers, musicians and theatre companies fill East Park during its main event on 20 and 21 June.<\/p>\n
As part of this year’s ‘It’s a Mystery’ theme, children will be able to solve puzzles, don disguises and explore some of Hull’s best mysteries.<\/p>\n
Councillor Jackie Dad said: “It is a festival not just about reading, but about ideas, imagination, creativity and performance.”<\/p>\n
The Big Malarkey was established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017.<\/p>\n
This year’s festival will kick off with the James Reckitt Reading Conference on 15 June, followed by a week of school activities.<\/p>\n
Also taking place is the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards, where children aged 7 to 11 will meet authors and choose their favourite book in a live vote.<\/p>\n
During the main event at the weekend, the Hook-a-Book stall will return with free books for everyone to take home.<\/p>\n
Tickets can be bought online or at all branches of Hull Libraries.<\/p>\n
Children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n
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