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What’s On at the Oxford Indie Book Fair?
The line-up for the event is still being finalised, but here’s what we have so far!
Talks and presentations take place all day long at the stage in the South Hall. Attendance is free! Drop in at any time you like!
NORTH HALL
10:45 – 10:55
Exhibitor Photo-shoot
The exhibitors will all gather in the North Hall before opening for a photoshoot (hopefully we can get everyone in shot) A few opening words from Paterson Joseph and the event organisers start the day.
10:55 – 11:10
Formal Fair Opening
Public admittance begins and with that, actor, author and Chancellor of Oxford Brookes Paterson Joseph will open the 2024 Oxford Indie Book Fair.
12:00 – 13:00
Craft Activity
Wild Boor ideas will be performing “The Elves & The Shoemaker” for this year’s family Christmas show at Pegasus Theatre (11-24 Dec). What’s your favourite Fairytale? Join writer, illustrator and puppeteer Emma Boor for a craft activity designing and making Christmas cards based on Fairytale characters.
14:00 – 15:00
Children’s Book Readings
Children’s authors will read from their books in an entertaining way, starting with Jackie Holderness, Chair of the Oxford Children’s Book Group and author of the award-winning picture book: The Princess Who Hid in a Tree.
The history of Oxford’s Saint Frideswide – the Anglo-Saxon princess – is the story of how Oxford began. It is retold for children (aged 9 and under) as a tale of adventure and courage in the face of danger.
15:00 – 16:00
The Magic Draw-a-thon Workshop
More information about this event coming soon!
SOUTH HALL
11:30 – 11:40
Rock, Water, Desert – Diana Bell
Diana’s new book is inspired by traveling and walking in Wales, Cornwall, Spain, New Zealand, and Australia. It is an exploration of how nature produces structures and designs of great beauty, which art and poetry can highlight.
11:45 – 12:05
Janina Ramirez
The broadcaster, historian and author will talk about her much acclaimed book, Femina.
12:30 – 12:50
Pen Farthing, Sylvia Vetta, Katie Isbester
The need to know the ‘whole’ story and not just what those in power want you to hear.
Operation Ark is the powerful memoir of the most controversial figure of the 2021 Afghanistan Evacuation, whose story captured global headlines-except we didn’t hear the whole story.
“Pen Farthing is still angry. It’s understandable” – Private Eye
Brushstrokes in Time is the only novel with a background of the Stars Art Movement (Beijing 1979) but the government of China isn’t keen for you to know the whole story.
13:30 – 13:45
Is AI a useful tool in publishing?
Andy Severn, self-confessed tech junkie and Owner of Oxford eBooks will be talking about his early experiments with using AI in book production and hopefully interviewing the AI live on stage about their collaborations.
He’ll also be announcing the launch of the autobiography of international journalist Paul Campbell. Hot Metal, Cold Beer charts Paul’s career spanning some six decades and his involvement in news stories that shaped the world we live in today.
13:45 – 14:00
Côte Tails From Oxford – Walton Street Writers Group
The Walton Street writers will be talking about their short story. A discussion lead by Prof. Jane Spiro of Oxford Brookes.
14:00 – 14:##
Rev. Dr. Charlotte Bannister Parker, Hugh Warwick and Ray Foulk
Canon Rev. Dr. Charlotte Bannister Parker and author and broadcaster, Hugh Warwick. Is there hope for creation? Chaired by Ray Foulk who, in the nineties, ran exciting workshops on Planet Earth in schools throughout Oxfordshire.
14:50 – 15:00
Oxford Independent Authors Group
Colin Wade and Jacquiline John ask Why is an independant authors group needed?
15:00 – 15:20
Poetry Slam
Nial Munroe, Director of the Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre comperes our poetry slam.
15:35 – 15:50
Oxford Folio
James Harrison of Oxfordfolio in conversation with Canadian author Mike Anderson about self publishing across the Atlantic
16:00 – 16:10
Oxford Festival of the Arts
Dr. Michelle Casteletti: The Director of the Oxford Festival of the Arts on the aims of the festival and what to expect in 2025
16:30
Book Fair Closes
Some closing words from the organisers and thanks to our sponsors – see you all again in 2025!