Oxford Indie Book Fair

On Dec 1 the Fifth Oxford Indie Book Fair is taking place at Oxford University Examination Schools in the High Street.

The event will be opened by the charismatic Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, the actor and author Paterson Joseph. Thanks to the sponsorship of the Lucy Group, the Fair is doubling up again this year and will fill both halls in the impressive venue-Oxford University Examination Halls. The declared aim of Oxib is to be free entry so that no one is excluded. All the talks and activities are free too. Like many underprivileged young people, access to books, particularly through libraries, opened doors to opportunity for Paterson.

Speakers include the historian Janina Ramirez, the naturalist Hugh Warwick- he of The Prickly Affair in discussion with Canon Rev.

Dr. Charlotte Bannister Parker on the topic is there hope for creation? The discussion will be chaired by Ray Foulk who ran Planet Earth workshops in the nineties in most of Oxfordshire state secondary schools.

There are lots to attract children and families, including activities provided by Korky Paul, and the Pegasus Youth Theatre.

The organisers are delighted to announce that the international children’s author, Paul Gustafson, known for his series of the Eggbert’s Adventures, will be exhibiting. His books are illustrated by Ray Mutimer (illustrator of Postman Pat, Paddington, Noddy, Rupert and Friends magazine, Charlie Chalk and Star Hill Pony’s magazine for the BBC). Paul’s giant Eggbert will also providing fun activities for the youngest readers.