Saturday Spotlight: Author Spotlight with Stacey Bone

Stacey Bone is at Culture House Sunderland on Saturday 31 October, reading from her new picture book, The Wonderful Woodlouse and the Lost Leg. It's part of the Saturday Spotlight series, which runs as part of the wider Children and Young People's Activities programme at the venue.

The session centres on the book itself, and Bone reads it aloud to the room. It's an interactive reading, and she pairs the story with soothing sound therapy, so it's as much about listening as it is about following the plot. The story follows Woodlouse, a clever, quick-thinking character with a special trick for escaping danger, as she encounters various creatures along the way.

Once the reading is finished, the session opens up into a craft activity inspired by the story, so the kids get to make something of their own. After that, Bone stays on to meet everyone, answer questions, and sign copies of the book for anyone who wants one. It's a free drop-in, so there's no booking required—you just turn up with the little ones.

It runs from 2pm to 3pm at The Exchange within Culture House Sunderland, and it's suitable for ages three and over. Entry is free.