Kids' corner
Children's authors and illustrators at the 2016 Hay Festival.
Julian Clary and David Roberts: Full session
The comedian and award-winning illustrator introduce you to their latest book.
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Julian Clary and David Roberts: Drawing by committee
The pair - with a host of imaginative children - draw a new hat for Mrs Bold the hyena.
David Roberts' drawing tips
Children's illustrator David Roberts shares his three top drawing tips.
Julian Clary and illustrator David Roberts on drawing a hyena
Author and illustrator of The Bolds share the secrets of how to draw a cartoon hyena.
Michael Morpurgo: Full session
Michael Morpurgo: Full session
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Michael Morpurgo sings The Old Barbed Wire
The author sings a moving song from Oh What A Lovely War.
Michael Morpurgo: Why I wrote Private Peaceful
The author on the fact that more than 300 British soldiers were executed during WWI.
Michael Morpurgo on becoming a writer
The author reveals how he began telling stories as a primary school teacher.
Chris Hoy: Full session
Sir Chris Hoy introduces his new children’s book series with his co-author Joanna Nadin.
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Chris Hoy and Joanna Nadin on the opening of Flying Fergus
The ex-cyclist and his co-author describe the start of their children's book.









