Event overview
Launch of Adventures in Wonderland: An Introduction to the History and Theory of Children's Literature & Spinning Gold: Weaving Tales
Michael Rosen will be talking to John Richmond about his new academic book on children's literature. Michael Rosen devised an annual series of ten lectures at Goldsmiths on the origins, history and theory of children鈥檚 literature. Adventures in Wonderland brings these lectures together, with the addition of three 鈥榠nterludes鈥� selected from elsewhere amongst his many writings and talks on literature for children and young people. This book is edited by John Richmond, designed by Deborah Friedland and Helen Jones, and illustrated by MA Children's Book Illustrators.
MA Children鈥檚 Literature students will be talking about the process of creating this inspirational literary journal. Spinning Gold: Weaving Tales is the third edition of the Spinning Gold literary journal, which is dedicated to showcasing the creative talents of students and alumni from Goldsmiths Children鈥檚 Literature Master鈥檚 Degree programmes. This collection includes work from illustrators, creative writers and researchers, with a strong emphasis on collaboration. It also features interviews with some of the leading figures in children鈥檚 literature today, including former Children鈥檚 Laureates Professor Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
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| 26 Sep 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
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