LIKKLE LIT FEST GOES ON THE ROAD
Following on from the success of Likkle Lit Fest – Out of Many People’s first festival of Black literature for children held in Leeds in February 2026 – we are delighted to announce LIKKLE LIT FEST ON THE ROAD.
On Saturday 21st March, two sessions will bring the Likkle Lit buzz to children and families in the Huddersfield and wider Kirklees area.
Award winning illustrator, author and character designer DAPO ADEOLA will bring his interactive story time and drawing workshop for 5-7 year olds to The Crypt at Huddersfield Parish Church.
DRAW ALONG WITH DAPO based on his illustrations in picture books including the 2019 classic Look Up! by Nathan Bryon, was a hit with families at Leeds Central Library last month.
Likkle Lit Fest on the Road sees the return of the popular BREDDA ANSELL’S JAMBOREE.
With trickster spider Anansi-themed storytelling, ring games, riddles, Kumina dance moves and drumming and call and response singalongs all rooted in African ancestry – performer ANSELL BRODERICK’S fun-filled session is a brilliant opportunity for African and Caribbean grandparents, aunties and uncles to spend sharing their heritage with young family members from ages 4+.
Out of Many People Director, Susan Pitter said, “Out of Many People is committed to bringing inspirational Black literature in all its forms to children and families in the North so we’re delighted to be working with Dapo and Ansell once again.
“During a national reading crisis it is vital that our work to engage children in reading is accessible so we’re excited to partner with Hudawi Cultural Centre to bring Black storytelling to families in Huddersfield.”
Hudawi Cultural Centre’s Natalie Pinnock-Hamilton added, “Collaboration across the region is critical to tackling the national reading emergency.
“It’s great to be working with our Leeds-based friends Out of Many People to bring sessions to Huddersfield rooted in Black storytelling and talent that inspire children to read”.
LIKKLE LIT FEST ON THE ROAD TICKETS ARE PAY-AS-YOU-CAN. TO BOOK FOR EACH SESSION CLICK HERE
Likkle Lit Fest on the Road takes place on Saturday 21st March 2026
Venue: Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BU
11:45am – 2:00pm. Doors open at 11:15am
A Rooted event made possible by Arts Council England, in partnership with Hudawi Cultural Centre.