Sunday’s Spotlight on Volunteers
by Alexandra Potter
We couldn’t do it without you!
Everywhere you look at the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival you’ll see distinctive red aprons emblazoned with our logo, dotted among the crowds. Wearing those aprons is our team of wonderful volunteers who make this festival possible. If they’re not helping out behind the scenes, taking tickets at events, helping families find their seats or authors find their venue, they’re providing refreshments, taking photographs, writing up exciting copy for our website and a million other things to ensure it’s a fun-packed weekend for all the family.
So what inspired our volunteers to get involved and what did they think of the first day of the festival?
“I thought it sounded really fun and a great opportunity to hear some really interesting authors speak and gain some experience in the book industry. Hearing Judith Kerr and John Burningham talk today was truly inspirational.”
Katherine Archer
Maike Bamberg
“I’m doing the Children’s Literature MA at Roehampton University so thought this festival would be a wonderful opportunity. Today was a fantastic experience.”
Henrietta Grant
“As a writer myself I’m fascinated by it all. “
Gwen Clark
‘It’s been really interesting seeing how it’s organised and all the work that’s gone on behind the scenes. Seeing the kids today makes all the hard work worth it!”
Mary & Jo
“A great community event, with talented authors and inspiring children.”
