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27 May - 05 June 2021
Derby Book Festival
Welcome to our Festival with over 100 book-related events
Sadly, we were forced to cancel our 2020 Festival, but look forward to welcoming you back. Our next Festival will be held from 27 May to 5 June 2021 in venues across the city. We also plan to bring you a series of one-off live events, as well as online activities, before then.
Our Festival includes over 100 book-related events in June and at our Autumn Edition celebrating the joy of books and reading
Would you or your group like to take part in a Shared Reading Session?
Our February Book Quiz
Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions. Have fun!
26th February 2021
Shortlist announced for Derby Children’s Picture Book Award
Derby Book Festival has announced the three shortlisted books for the Derby Children’s Picture Book Award 2021.
8th February 2021
Our January Book Quiz
Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions ... we think it's a bit easier this month!
29th January 2021
Longlist announced for Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2021
Thank you to all the authors, illustrators and publishers who submitted books for this year's Award.
22nd January 2021
Our December Book Quiz
Here's our Christmas present to you! We hope that our December Book Quiz will provide you with some well-deserved entertainment over Christmas.
20th December 2020
Our November Book Quiz
Lockdown 2 is still with us, but here’s our November Festival Book Quiz to keep you entertained.
27th November 2020