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Seven Stories has developed strong liaisons with local institutions such as Newcastle's [[The Discovery Museum|Discovery Museum]], where an exhibition celebrating the work of [[Miffy]] creator [[Dick Bruna]] has been held, and the [[University of Newcastle upon Tyne]] with which it jointly hosts a number of PhD [[studentship]]s funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. |
Seven Stories has developed strong liaisons with local institutions such as Newcastle's [[The Discovery Museum|Discovery Museum]], where an exhibition celebrating the work of [[Miffy]] creator [[Dick Bruna]] has been held, and the [[University of Newcastle upon Tyne]] with which it jointly hosts a number of PhD [[studentship]]s funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. |
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Many children's authors and illustrators visit the centre to run workshops and give talks; recent guests have included [[David Almond]], |
Many children's authors and illustrators visit the centre to run workshops and give talks; recent guests have included [[David Almond]], Catherine Rayner, Michael Foreman, [[Terry Deary]], [[Judith Kerr]] and the previously mentioned [[Jacqueline Wilson]]. |
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This year there will be four exhibitions: From the Tiger Who Came to Tea to Mog the Cat, a [[Judith Kerr]] retrospective; Green Drops and Moonsquirters – The UTTERLY imaginative world of [[Lauren Child]]; Nuffin but Puffin, celebrating 70 years of Puffin Books and Wild with Wildsmith, celebrating the beautiful work of [[Brian Wildsmith]]. |
This year there will be four exhibitions: From the Tiger Who Came to Tea to Mog the Cat, a [[Judith Kerr]] retrospective; Green Drops and Moonsquirters – The UTTERLY imaginative world of [[Lauren Child]]; Nuffin but Puffin, celebrating 70 years of Puffin Books and Wild with Wildsmith, celebrating the beautiful work of [[Brian Wildsmith]]. |
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Revision as of 11:10, 3 February 2010
Seven Stories is a centre for children's literature in the United Kingdom and is based in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, close to the city's newly regenerated quayside. The centre takes its name from the theory that there are only seven basic plots in literature, and the fact that the renovated Victorian mill in which it is housed has seven levels.
Seven Stories is the first museum in the UK wholly dedicated to the art of British children’s books. They have a changing programme of exhibitions, designed to spark the imaginations of children and adults, and inspire exciting new work. Recognised as a national home for children’s, literature, Seven Stories brings together original manuscripts and illustrations from some of the nations best loved children’s books, to involve visitors in a unique exploration of creativity, literature and art.
A huge amount of original artwork and manuscripts has been donated to the centre and the collection continues to grow. Jacqueline Wilson, Terry Jones, Philip Pullman and Quentin Blake are among some of the centre's most distinguished patrons.
Seven Stories has developed strong liaisons with local institutions such as Newcastle's Discovery Museum, where an exhibition celebrating the work of Miffy creator Dick Bruna has been held, and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne with which it jointly hosts a number of PhD studentships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Many children's authors and illustrators visit the centre to run workshops and give talks; recent guests have included David Almond, Catherine Rayner, Michael Foreman, Terry Deary, Judith Kerr and the previously mentioned Jacqueline Wilson.
This year there will be four exhibitions: From the Tiger Who Came to Tea to Mog the Cat, a Judith Kerr retrospective; Green Drops and Moonsquirters – The UTTERLY imaginative world of Lauren Child; Nuffin but Puffin, celebrating 70 years of Puffin Books and Wild with Wildsmith, celebrating the beautiful work of Brian Wildsmith.
Seven Stories offers a number of exciting activities throughout the year, including dressing-up and dramatic fun, creative writing and wordplay, illustration and craft activities. Specially trained CAST members lead daily storytelling sessions, plus under fives and their families can enjoy Storyparty and Bookworm Babies during term time.
Within the Museum there is one of the largest independent, specialist children’s bookshops in Britain, with over 50,000 titles and knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff. There is also a children’s book themed café serving home-cooked food.
Seven Stories opened to the public on 19 August 2005.
Seven Stories is the operating name of The Centre for Children's Books, a registered charity.[1]