Authors Live: Gary Panton and Dotty Sutton

Author Gary Panton and illustrator Dotty Sutton, the talented Scottish duo behind The Notwitches series, join us on Authors Live for a celebration of drawing and collaboration. We'll dive into the hilarious, madcap adventures of Melanda Notwitch on her quest to escape her three awful aunties, meeting a bewitching cast of characters along the way. Dotty will bring the story to life with live drawing whilst Gary treats us to a reading from the books, before giving us the chance to follow along in a draw-along of one of The Notwitches' most beloved characters.

We'll learn about how authors and illustrators work together, hear what it's like to see your ideas come to life on the page, and get some expert tips and tricks on creating the most dastardly villains in your own writing. Pens and paper at the ready, this is one laugh-out-loud magical adventure not to be missed!

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Date: Wednesday 27 May

Time: 11–11.40am

Audience: P4–P7

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