Get Involved

Reading, writing, drawing, making, dressing up...

MCBF events are advertised via our Twitter and Facebook platforms and via MCBF newsletters. See the links below for suggestions about things to do and ways to be involved.

Information for Potential Collaborators

We are regularly approached by authors, artists and performers who would like to be involved in our festival

MCBF in Schools

Creativity should be at the heart of every child’s education and are committed to ensuring that as many children and young people as possible can take part in our festival.

Share, Adopt, Create…

Honour the poetry that inspired you to read and write as a child, and help us to let in the stars of children’s poetry.

Read for Good

Bringing the magic of books and stories to children in hospital.