About this Event
Join us for a book signing with Helen Oxenbury, following on from our gallery talk in conversation with Helen Oxenbury and Sunday Times children’s book editor Nicolette Jones.
Entry to the signing is with a ticket, which includes a copy of a book of your choosing. Pick up your book on the day, and join the queue to meet Helen!
To try and meet as many of you as possible, Helen will be signing copies of books purchased as part of this event only; please do not bring any additional books along. You may purchase multiple books to be signed, but please keep in mind that spaces are limited.
This event follows our gallery talk. Please note, the book signing and gallery talk are ticketed separately, ensure you have a ticket to both the talk and signing if you would like to attend both events.
Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury is one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed children’s book illustrators, and twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Born in Ipswich, Oxenbury suffered from asthma as a child which periodically left her bedridden – drawing became a favourite distraction and lifeline.
She enrolled in the theatre arts department at London’s Central School of Art, and in 1957 she met fellow student and illustrator John Burningham, who she would later marry. Upon graduating, Oxenbury joined the Colchester Repertory Theatre and travelled to Habima, Israel’s national theatre, where she became a set designer.
After the birth of their first child, Burningham encouraged Oxenbury to try illustrating children’s books herself and she didn’t look back. She has won numerous awards and illustrated over 30 children’s books throughout her 50-year career.
Registration
Pick up your book and queue for the signing in the Harley Gallery.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Harley Foundation, A60 Mansfield Road, Worksop, United Kingdom
GBP 7.99 to GBP 12.99
