About
Fly into an empowering event with bestselling author and award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola as he introduces his latest picture book Super Goat Girl. Find out what makes you super in this funny, heartwarming event full of drawing and finding joy in who you are.
Date & Time
Thursday 29 October, 3.15pm – 4.00pm
Location
The Children’s Library at Southport Library, The Atkinson
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Dapo Adeola
Dapo Adeola is an award-winning illustrator and designer who creates characters and images that challenge expectations around race and gender in a fun and upbeat way. He is the co-creator and illustrator of bestselling picture book Look Up! - winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the number one debut picture book of 2019.
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Fly into an empowering event with bestselling author and award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola as he introduces his latest picture book Super Goat Girl. Find out what makes you super in this funny, heartwarming event full of drawing and finding joy in who you are.
Accessibility Information
This session will be supported by a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
This event includes audience participation, projected visuals or screens, and interactive workshop activities. Suitable for all primary-aged children (ages 5–11).
About Children's Books North Network
Children’s Books North Network (CBNN) connects and supports published children’s writers, illustrators and publishing professionals living in the North of England and Scotland. They have over 450 members and promote their members' work, new books and events. Additionally, CBNN highlights the importance of regional diversity in children’s books and the wider industry. CBNN partners with festivals, universities, bookshops and libraries to support and celebrate creatives in the North of England and Scotland. In 2025, the Network announced the Children’s Books North Prize for aspiring picture book writers and illustrators based in the North of England. The network was co-founded in 2020 by Tilda Johnson, Emma Layfield and Liz Scott. Emma now leads the network with Beatrice Cross and Bethany Sparks.