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Jeffers’ new book is inspired by the birth of his son, and started with the strangeness of being a parent and the realization that new life is a blank slate. As the book unfolded, so did global events, and he felt that he had to re-emphasise the simple principles of humanity. He wanted his son to know that while we are all unique individuals, we are all in this together. Join Jeffers as he tells some stories, explains some stuff, draws some pictures, answers some questions, and generally clears a few things up.

Jeffers’ picture books include The Incredible Book Eating Boy, This Moose Belongs to Me, The Day Crayons Quit and its sequel The Day the Crayons Came Home (both No1 New York Times bestsellers) and Once Upon an Alphabet. All have been have been translated into more than 30 languages. Working in collaboration with Studio AKA, the author’s second book Lost and Found was developed into an animated short film that has received more than 60 awards, including a BAFTA for Best Animated Short Film.

In English and Danish

Experience an exceptional reading aloud session in Norwegian, Portuguese and Danish, when two of Europe’s best young authors read their own stories written for the anthology Odyssey. An illustrator will live-draw on stage.

The stories are: The Blue Bell by Ana Pessoa (Portugal) and When I Open my Eyes the World’s Askew by Annette Münch (Norway).

In Danish, Portuguese and Norwegian

Moderator: Jannik Mulvad
Illustrator: Søren Jessen

Come and see what film we are showing today...

You might make a spaceship. Where would you land?

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

Join the expansion of the Harry Potter-universe in Minecraft. Just bring yourself and a great idea.

In all languages

For all Minecraft loving children

Stories can be found everywhere in the world, in all languages. In this workshop we will put together stories and explore the way languages are formed.

In Danish

Drop in to the Illustration Hub where you can watch professional artists at work, from first stroke to finished book. If you want to try new techniques and get inspiration and guidance from professional illustrators, this is the workshop for you.

In Danish

The author talks about all the funny, crazy and naughty children he has created. You will hear more stories from the party animal Lili, Vitello the troublemaker and meet someone new.

In Danish

The author discusses how she creates a fictional universe, where she finds her inspiration and how she develops her ideas. She will also read extracts from her books.

In Danish

Experience an exceptional reading aloud session in Russian and Danish from two of Europe’s best young authors whose stories are in the anthology Odyssey. An illustrator will live-draw on stage. The stories are: Passengers by Inna Mankhova (Russia) and #parisjetaime by Sanne Munk Jensen (Denmark).

In Danish and Russian

Moderator: Jette Holmgaard Greibe
Illustrator: Søren Jessen

Come and see what film we are showing today...

You enter a spaceship, but where do you land?

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

Create your own bookmark monster out of paper. Come alone or bring an adult.

In all languages

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

Join the expansion of the Harry Potter-universe in Minecraft. Just bring yourself and a great idea.

In all languages

For all Minecraft-loving children

Experience an exceptional reading aloud session in Swedish, Portuguese and Danish from two of Europe’s best young authors whose stories are in the anthology Quest. An illustrator will live-draw on stage. The stories are: The Travel Agency by Maria Turtschaninoff (Finland) and Journey to the Centre of the Dark by David Machado (Portugal).

In Danish, Swedish and Portuguese

Moderator: Jette Holmgaard Greibe
Illustrator: Dan Ræder Knudsen

This graphic novel is beautifully illustrated by Giovanni Rigano, known for this work on The Incredibles. Illegal tells the story of Ebo’s hazardous journey across the Sahara, through Tripoli and finally to the Mediterranean in search of a better life. From the bestselling team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novel comes this powerful and timely story told with humour and compassion. Giovanni Rigano will join on stage for some live drawings.


In English and Danish