A special edition of Queer Lit Quarterly for young readers
On Friday 12 December 2025 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre at the earlier time of 4pm
Gayberystwyth Books and Aberration Cymru invite you to join us at our ‘Children’s QLQ’ for an afternoon of children’s literature and entertainment. Up to 2 children can attend for FREE with each paying adult. Also of interest to teachers.
Our speakers will be:
Ian Timbrell, author of ‘It’s More Than Flags and Rainbows’, written to help schools develop the confidence and know-how to ensure meaningful, fully inclusive provision for all.
Steve Antony, author of bilingual picture book ‘Enfysawrws / RAINBOWSAURUS’ Dyma stori dau Dad a’u tri o blant ar eu hantur i ddod o hyd i’r Enfysawrws. / Join two dads and their three children as they set off on an adventure to find the Rainbowsaurus.
Sam Langley-Swain, author of ‘Santa’s Wish’ and ‘Where Björn Belongs’ – A heartfelt Christmas story of friendship and belonging, centered around the unbreakable bond between an autistic boy and a polar bear.
Mel Elliott, author of ‘The Girl with Two Dads’ – A funny and heart-warming tale about the differences and similarities between families. With a special guest appearance from Anwen Pierce, who translated the book into Cymraeg as ‘Y Ferch â Dau Dad’.
Also… Balloon twister, modeller and entertainer ‘Tricky the Twister’ Neil Kitchin-Wilson, will be with us for the afternoon, creating wonderful models and caricatures!
This event will have cabaret-style seating with tables and chairs. Good access but please contact venue if your access needs require suitable seating or designated wheelchair space.
Tickets via Aberystwyth Arts Centre at £6.50 for one adult and up to 2 children.
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