This August, Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton is on a mission to get Brighton reading! They will be launching The Big Summer Read - over two weeks of summer holiday fun devoted to all things related to books. The Big Read starts on Friday August 8th and runs until the August 24th.
With visits from children’s authors, story telling sessions, reading workshops, early years specialists on hand with help and advice on getting started, story telling treasure hunts, games, story-writing events, a whole host of lovable characters for you to meet, a book exchange and library corner, The Big Summer Read is designed to inspire people of all ages to get reading.
Churchill Square’s promo court will be transformed into a cornucopia of books! Expect: -
· Story Telling and Reading Corner – complete with beanbags and book shaped coffee tables.
· Library and Book Exchange – bring in your old books and swap them for some you haven’t read yet. For all ages.
· Pre-School ABC Area complete with ABC foam floor, bright and giant bold A B C shapes. Come along and meet Letty Loves – our early years reading expert. Letty will encourage toddlers and their parents to play together whilst learning the basics of ABC
· A giant inflatable 20 foot bookworm
· A Craft and Making It Zone – a craft area focused on stories, characters, words and letters. Come along and make bookmarks, badges and decorate letters.
Tina Dallorzo, Centre Director for Churchill Square said, “Churchill Square’s Big Summer Read aims to celebrate all things related to books. Whether you are 6 or 60, there is something for all ages - with a whole host of great events planned to inspire the people of Brighton and beyond to get reading.”
Churchill Square’s Big Summer Read takes place at Churchill Square from August 7 – 24, 2014.
For further information go to www.churchillsquare.com
