This year as part of our virtual offer for shadowing, we have arranged a number of special events.  Information about these is listed below. These are free to attend but must be booked in advance.  We do hope you might join us and happy shadowing!

03 March             Picturebooks For All Ages            12.30pm

Kate Greenaway Shadowing offers an exciting and dynamic opportunity for all young people to access a world of reading and illustration. Join co-hosts Jake Hope and Amy McKay for a free CILIP webinar on how to get the most out of shadowing the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist and to learn how to use illustrated texts with all age groups. Places are free but you must register at www.cilip.org.uk/events.

13 March             Jackie Morris and Shaun Tan       2.00pm

The 2019 and 2020 Kate Greenaway medal winners will take part in a special Litfest discussion about their winning books, their work and approach to art in this special event scheduled in the lead up to the shortlist announcement on 18 March.  Places are free but book here The Art of Nature: Jackie Morris and Shaun Tan – Crowdcast

13 March             Jackie Morris The Lost Spells       7.30pm

Kate Greenaway winner Jackie Morris will be in conversation with Nicola Davies in this Litfest event where they will be discussing The Lost Spells her latest collaboration with Robert MacFarlane. Places are free but book here The Lost Spells: Jackie Morris and Nicola Davies – Crowdcast

18 March             Kwame Alexander                           11.00am

Kwame Alexander’s book illustrated by Kadir Nelson was the winner of the Kate Greenaway Shadowers’ Choice 2020 with The Undefeated.  Kwame has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie with his verse novel Rebound.  Join him as he talks with Amy Mckay about his work.  Places are free but must be booked in advance here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-event-with-kwame-alexander-tickets-140089143399

25 March             Ruta Sepetys                                     7.00pm

Join Ruta Sepetys 2017 winner of the Carnegie Medal for Salt to the Sea as she discusses her Carnegie longlisted book Fountains of Silence with former judge Jen Horan.  Places are free to book or can include a copy of the book and postage at £10 (excl booking fee) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carnegie-winning-author-ruta-sepetys-talks-about-fountains-of-silence-tickets-142086944877

14 April                Taking part in Shadowing #CKG21            12.30pm

This free CILIP webinar hosted by Jen Horan, 2021 Chair Elect and Ellen Krajewski, the 2021 Chair of Judges offers practical guidance on how to take part in Shadowing, including how to engage with the website and resources plus a fantastic panel of Shadowing Group Leaders who will be sharing some of the creative and innovative ways they have engaged their reading groups in CKG Shadowing. Places are free but you must sign up when registration opens on 15^th March at www.cilip.org.uk/events.