Children from across Chichester were given a memorable literary experience last week, as bestselling author and illustrator Guy Bass visited Chichester Cinema for a special Children’s BookFest event.
Delivered in partnership with the local charity Children’s BookFest, the event brought together children from the home education community alongside school pupils receiving pupil premium support, creating an inclusive and inspiring celebration of reading.
During the visit, Guy Bass offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his much-loved Stitch Head series, as well as its journey from page to screen. The session was followed by the Chichester premiere of the film adaptation, giving young audiences the chance to see the story brought vividly to life on the big screen. Each child also received a personally signed copy of the book to take home.
Walter Francisco, Head of Programming at Chichester Cinema, said:
“We were delighted to welcome Guy Bass to our cinema and to be part of this wonderful initiative alongside Children’s BookFest. Helping audiences discover great stories is at the heart of what we do, and it was fantastic to share this experience with so many engaged young people.”
The event formed part of Chichester’s Year of Reading celebrations, a city-wide initiative in response to the national ‘Go All In’ campaign, which encourages more young people to discover the joy of books.
Georgina Lippiett, Festival Director for Children’s BookFest, added:
“Connecting children with authors is one of the most effective ways to spark a love of reading. Seeing their excitement as they met Guy Bass and then watched Stitch Head come to life on screen was incredibly rewarding, and exactly what Children’s BookFest is all about.”
Following the success of the event, the Stitch Head film will continue to screen at Chichester Cinema throughout the Easter holidays, giving families the opportunity to enjoy the story together. To help ease financial pressures, adult tickets are priced at £3.50, with children’s seats available for £3.00.
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