They will debate and discuss the role of the picture book in the lives of children - and adults, with Gavin Bishop, Dorothy Butler and Bob Kerr. Family Day is the biggest day for the Festival and will be held this year on Sunday 17 June. It is targeted for children aged one - 14, accompanied by parents where appropriate. More than 20,000 people participate in the Family Day. The Family Day is a real celebration for families to engage with writers, illustrators and storytellers in a carnival atmosphere celebrating creativity, literature and literacy.
Active participation is encouraged and many of the events have an interactive component.