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Could you be our Snapshot Kent winner?

Could you be our Snapshot Kent winner?

02 June 2020

Our lockdown photo competition, Snapshot Kent, has come to an end - and we want you to help pick our winner. See if your entry is in our shortlist:

Monster book deal for first time children's author

Monster book deal for first time children's author

26 May 2020

A Kent woman found inspiration for her first children's book, Monster Doughnuts, which will be published next year, by looking close to home.

No 3 Tin Cottage gets a visit from Dolly Molly-Polly

No 3 Tin Cottage gets a visit from Dolly Molly-Polly

15 May 2020

Find out what happens when Dolly Molly-Polly turns up at No 3 Tin Cottage with a giant carpet bag in the latest from National Share A Story Month.

Loving literature in lockdown

Loving literature in lockdown

15 May 2020

Loving reading in lockdown? We spoke to author Sandra Howard, wife of former MP Michael Howard, about lockdown literature and her recommendations.

Talking books in lockdown

Talking books in lockdown

13 May 2020

Have you been reading more while staying at home? Here's how to share the experience with others with online book clubs:

A children's book to commemorate a feline friend

A children's book to commemorate a feline friend

29 April 2020

A father has kept the memory of a much-loved pet alive through the power of story telling.

How to... get writing while you're at home

How to... get writing while you're at home

16 April 2020

If you've always liked the idea of writing, but never had time, now's your chance. We get tips and advice from experts and a new author to help you:

See treasures around the world and in Kent with the best virtual tours

See treasures around the world and in Kent with the best virtual tours

31 March 2020

Looking to explore without leaving home? Here's our guide to the best online virtual museum tours.

150 words to mark 150 years

150 words to mark 150 years

23 March 2020

A Charles Dickens' fan has penned a tale to test readers to mark the anniversary of the author's death.

Cancelled festival's talks could be shown online

Cancelled festival's talks could be shown online

23 March 2020

A literary festival due to have been held over the VE Day weekend, won't go ahead - but organisers have promised online treats for book fans.

New book casts long shadow

New book casts long shadow

20 March 2020

Will the Baltics become the new flashpoint between East and West, former TWGGS pupil turned author Aliide Naylor believes so.

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones to come to Kent

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones to come to Kent

05 March 2020

The award-winning writer of Gavin and Stacey, Ruth Jones, is bringing her one woman show to the county.

How to celebrate World Book Day

How to celebrate World Book Day

04 March 2020

From free books, to creating stories and joining storytelling events, here's how you can get involved with World Book Day this week:

Giovanna shares the highs and lows of motherhood

Giovanna shares the highs and lows of motherhood

19 February 2020

Author, podcaster, and wife of McFly's Tom, Giovanna Fletcher, will meet fans as she signs copies of her latest warts and all book on motherhood.

End of an era as bookshop closes

End of an era as bookshop closes

15 February 2020

A bookshop owner, who has run his businesses for more than 44 years in a town centre, is retiring bringing an end to a high street shop.

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Charles Dickens's most famous characters created on the Isle of Sheppey

Charles Dickens's most famous characters created on the Isle of Sheppey

07 February 2020

On Charles Dickens' birthday, a new exhibition says he owed the creation of Fagin and convict Magwitch to his time on the Isle of Sheppey.

Where to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night

Where to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night

05 February 2020

Here's where events are happening across the county to celebrate one of the most successful book series of all time.

Woman speaks about her neglectful childhood with alcoholic mum

Woman speaks about her neglectful childhood with alcoholic mum

01 February 2020

After more than 40 years of shame, a mother has opened up about her experiences of abuse as a child to promote mental health awareness.

Children's author will join Kent VE Day 75 event

Children's author will join Kent VE Day 75 event

07 January 2020

War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will be at VE Day 75th anniversary celebrations, talking about the importance of writing about war for children.

Book features 65 pups from 'dog mad' town

Book features 65 pups from 'dog mad' town

21 December 2019

Since launching her first book of pooches from a dog mad town, Kathryn Reilly has published two more volumes. Her latest is just in time for Christmas

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