Thank you to you all! We’re so glad you enjoyed your day with us! Roll on next year!

Come and have a magical time with @finlayson_palmer as she chats all things Autumn Moonbeam and gets crafty with an Easter theme at our library venue. #stepintostories #kidlit #childrensbooks #readingmatters #childrensstoryfestival #bewdley #childrensbookfestival #autumnmoonbeam #bewdleylibrary

If you’re thinking of buying tickets for Step into Stories then please remember the online box office will close at 9pm on Friday 11th April. Tickets will be available from our information point on the day but you will only be able to get our group booking discount if you book online in advance.

Only one week to go!!!! Eek! Come and hear a tale or two told by the magical @jessiewildstory.bsky.social at our festival on April 12th!

We’re seeing double! Two chances to see the superb Sam Sedgman at Step into Stories this year! Sam will be taking you on an adventure on trains with Severn Valley Railway and then introducing you to a Parisian mystery with the latest book in the Isaac Turner Investigates series.

Not only can you listen to the fabulous tales of Ian Douglas and the rib tickling melodies of David Gibb here at Step into Stories on April 12th, you can also take part in their workshops!

Day 2 of our Stories into Schools programme! Today The Bewdley School had a visit from the fantastic author and poet Steven Camden aka Polar Bear!

Oh no! The Tricksy Troll has popped out from under Bewdley Bridge to cause chaos once more! Can you follow his clues to find the Storyland Fairy’s stolen magic wand? The Storyland Fairy needs your help! #stepintostories #childrensstoryfestival #bewdley #storytelling #storytaletrail

Don’t worry Jim Smith fans, we couldn’t let you down…so… Join Rhian Wright for a Giggle-Filled Draw-Along!

Follow the twists and turns through Bewdley Museum to find a fabulous maze workshop by the equally amazing @carolynwardwriting on April 12th! Tickets available at boxoffice.bewdleyfestival.org.uk

This was a truly magical day and we are so pleased to be able to provide this opportunity to Bewdley’s young people. It was a privilege to see their engagement and enjoyment. We can’t wait for the next one!

Today marked the very first of our Stories into Schools programme new this year! Thanks to the support of The Elmley Foundation and donations from the public to our crowdfunder campaign, we were able to have @sharonhopwood.bsky.social and Gareth P Jones visit Bewdley Primary School today.

Tickets available now at boxoffice.bewdleyfestival.org.uk #kidlit #stepintostories #childrensbooks #readingmatters #childrensstoryfestival #childrensbookfestival #bewdley #storytelling #fantasyadventure #origami

You do not want to miss out on this very special event! @annseilin1.bsky.social will be talking us through her incredible world where paper animals - shikigami - come alive and can be controlled by those with special powers. Try being a crafter yourself and make your own origami creature.

We are absolutely delighted to have spooktacular midlands author Carolyn Ward at our @bewdley_museum venue this year.

You can come and take part in this fun maze themed workshop with Carolyn Ward on April 12th at the Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival! boxoffice.bewdleyfestival.org.uk

If you need a bit of inspiration for your poem about steam trains, then listen to one of the @severnvalleyrailwayofficial volunteers talk about why she loves steam trains so much.

Yes you heard that right! 💩 We are delighted to have the hilarious @jimsmithbooks.bsky.social with us on April 12th to do a poo diary themed draw along!

If you’re from Worcestershire you could also be in with a chance of winning the Betti Moretti memorial prize. Full details on www.svr.co.uk and www.stepintostories.org.uk #poetryforkids #poetrycompetition #severnvalleyrailway #stepintostories

Enter now to be in with a chance of winning a family pass on the Severn Balley Railway and an adult and child ticket yo the David Gibb concert on April 12th!

We are soooo excited to have the amazing, energetic David Gibb at our festival this year! Not only can you see David in concert but you can even book a spot on his songwriting workshop! These tickets will go quick so get to our box office and book! boxoffice.bewdleyfestival.org.uk

Get ready for some graphic fun (in more ways than one!) with award winning author and illustrator Jim Smith as he takes us on a toilet humoured draw a long!

If you’re thinking of entering our poetry competition with Severn Valley Railway take a look at these poetry pointers! We can’t wait to read your entries! See our website or Severn Valley Railway for more details on how to enter… #childrenspoetry #childrensstoryfestival #poetrycompetition

@lucyannunwin.bsky.social @bewdleyliterary.bsky.social @bewdleyfestival.bsky.social

Remember this is a free event brought to you by @bewdleyfestival.bsky.social and sponsored by Edshed but we recommend booking in advance to secure your place. #kidlit #childrensbooks #stepintostories #readingmatters #childrensstoryfestival #storytelling #bewdley #blackandwhitebooks

The moment you’ve all been waiting for…We are delighted to share our BRAND NEW AMAZING line up for this year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival… We’re talking trains and clockwork conspiracies with the superb Sam Sedgman…

Her storytelling has been described as “magical”, “enchanting”, “mesmerising” and “captivating”. Jessie believes that old stories are like spells and when you tell them to a live audience, magic happens. Come and join her for two exciting wonder tales!

Jessie is a performance storyteller, with a passion for traditional Romany stories, folk and wonder tales from the British Isles and Eastern Europe.