Events
Story time with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

- Date: Wed 15/10/2025
- Time: 16:00 - 17:00
- Venue: Central Library
- Cost: Free
- Booking: not required
Ages: 3 - 7
Under 5s
Seasonal
Diversity & Inclusion
Children
Author & Library Talks
Description:
Book NowJoin local international storyteller and creator of JoJo and Gran Gran, Laura Henry-Allain MBE, for a delightful free storytime session! Laura will share her much-loved stories, followed by a fun activity for children to enjoy. A perfect event for families and young book lovers!
Laura Henry-Allain MBE is an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist producer and consultant. She is the creator of the well-loved, award-winning first Black British Animation, JoJo and Gran Gran global series, developed and produced by CBeebies, and is the series producer. Laura also has a new children’s animation that is currently in development. Laura has worked with several global brands, including Paramount, Mattel, Moonbug, Hasbro, John Lewis, Comic Relief and Bafta.
Her bestselling children's books include My Skin, Your Skin and My Family, Your Family, and Maya and Marley, which centres on an adventure playground.