Wimbledon BookFest: A Morning with Liz Pichon

On Tuesday 21st October, Year 3 attended the Wimbledon BookFest for a lively and inspiring workshop with Liz Pichon, the bestselling author and illustrator behind the Tom Gates series. Liz introduced her brand-new series, The Mubbles, in a session packed with music, games, doodling and storytelling.

The children were captivated by Liz’s creative process and loved hearing about the journey behind her books. Meeting a real author helped them see writing as something achievable and exciting, and many left the event buzzing with ideas for their own stories.

“I want to write my own book now – with lots of doodles!” – Year 3 pupil
“Liz showed us how to draw funny characters – it was brilliant!” – Year 3 pupil

Mr Myers, Assistant Headteacher, reflected on the experience:

“Events like this are invaluable. They show children that creativity is for everyone and that stories start with simple ideas. The excitement and confidence the children gained will stay with them.”

We’re incredibly proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children were during both experiences. These opportunities not only enriched their learning but also helped build confidence, creativity and a genuine love for discovery.