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KENFEST STORYCORNER
KENFEST, Kenilworth’s beer and music festival, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Kenilworth Books
New for 2025, visitors to the afternoon sessions at KENFEST will be able to meet some of the best and local children’s authors and illustrators, for children of all ages. The Story Corner will be an exciting celebration of books and reading filled with authors, activities and storytelling!
KENFEST STORYCORNER LINEUP
SATURDAY
| 2.00-4.00pm |  |
Fletcher the Fox – meet author Julia Rawlinson
Story Walks, colouring and crafts for younger children Julia is originally from London but now lives in Kenilworth and is the author of the popular Fletcher the Fox picture book series. Fletcher the kind-hearted fox and his friends have fun exploring nature in these beautifully illustrated picture books. |
| 2.00-3.00pm
& 3.30-4.30pm |
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Kitty Quest – meet storyteller, author and illustrator Phil Corbett
Graphic Novel design workshop for children aged 7+ Phil is a professional storyteller who grew up locally and now lives above a comic shop in France. Kitty Quest is a hilarious, magical and downright silly story about some paws-itively delightful heroes. |
| 2.30-3.30pm
& 4.00-5.00pm
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The Raccoon from Rangoon – meet author and singer-songwriter Robert Alexander
Storytelling and singing for under 9s Robert is a local writer of children’s books and songs. “The Raccoon from Rangoon” is a big band, jazz/swing, musically themed Children’s rhyming picture book that’s getting feet tapping, tails wagging and wings flapping |
| 3.00-4.00pm |  |
Crafty Bees
Find out more about why bees are so important while enjoying some fun bee crafting! Craft activities for children of all ages.
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SUNDAY
| 2.00-4.00pm | |
Fletcher the Fox – meet author Julia Rawlinson
Story Walks, colouring and crafts for younger children Julia is originally from London but now lives in Kenilworth and is the author of the popular Fletcher the Fox picture book series. Fletcher the kind-hearted fox and his friends have fun exploring nature in these beautifully illustrated picture books. |
| 2.00-3.00pm
& 3.30-4.30pm |
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Knight Sir Louis – meet the Brothers McLeod
Storytelling and illustration workshop for children aged 6+ Based in Stratford, BAFTA award winning creative duo Greg & Myles are the Brothers McLeod. The Knight Sir Louis series are hilarious tales told with wonderfully bonkers illustrations. |
| 2.30-3.30pm
& 4.00-5.00pm
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The Raccoon from Rangoon – meet author and singer-songwriter Rob Alexander
Storytelling and singing for under 9s Robert is a local writer of children’s books and songs. “The Raccoon from Rangoon” is a big band, jazz/swing, musically themed Children’s rhyming picture book that’s getting feet tapping, tails wagging and wings flapping! |
| 3.00-4.00pm |  |
Magician Lee Joseph Mystery Entertainer – a modern day magician who will amuse and amaze you with his magic, mystery and twistery!
Lee will be performing in the Story Corner but also popping up around the festival all afternoon – so keep an eye out!! Magic tricks and illusions for children (and grown-ups) of all ages. |
On this new partnership, Jai Purewal, KENFEST curator said, ‘Kenilworth Books is one of the jewels in the crown of the Kenilworth high street and the bookshop has been part of the community for almost 57 years. We are delighted to be working with Judy and the team in bringing even more family entertainment to KENFEST.’
Judy Brook, owner, Kenilworth Books, added, ‘We are really looking forward to bringing some of our favourite children’s authors to KENFEST. Putting on events in the shop and in venues around town, and taking authors into schools, is very much part of what we do. It’s not only about what happens in the bookshop – it’s about taking our love of reading out into the community too and this is the perfect opportunity.’
KENFEST tickets are selling fast, and are available at kenfest.co.uk