Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Coram Beanstalk
Volunteers SchoolsDonate
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
Menu
  • Our story
    • Our work
      • Our approach
      • Our effect
      • Our history
    • Our people
      • Our Patron
      • Our Trustees
      • Our Ambassadors
      • Our Author Supporters
      • Our jobs
  • Join us
    • Become a school partner
    • School enquiry form
    • Become a reading helper volunteer
    • Volunteer enquiry form
    • MyCoramBeanstalk volunteer portal
  • Reading resources
    • What makes a book 'Beanstalk Brilliant'?
    • Book of the month
    • World Book Day books 2022
    • Tips for parents
    • Fun reading activities
    • Children's book reviews
  • Fundraising
    • Donate
    • Support us
    • Company support
    • Our funding
  • News and blogs
    • News
    • Blogs
    • Reading related blogs
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • bookfest
  1. Home
  2. BookFest

BookFest

BookFest is a national event exclusively for Coram Beanstalk schools.

Take a look at the author events we have offered our partner schools over the last few years.

BookFest 2019

BookFest 2019

In 2019 we were delighted to offer our Coram Beanstalk partner schools in London the opportunity to see Rob Biddulph, Onjali Rauf, Samantha Baines or the Really Big Pants Theatre company! Read more

Published: 24th September, 2019

Updated: 27th October, 2021

Author: Kate- Loynes

BookFest 2018

BookFest 2018

For 2018 BookFest was even bigger and better! Last year were able to offer Coram Beanstalk children in Swindon, Northampton, Norfolk and London the opportunity to attend free author or performer events. We were so grateful for support from Norwich Puppet Theatre, Chickenshed Theatre, Francis Holland School SW1W and all the wonderful authors and performers who agreed to appear. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2018

Updated: 24th September, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

BookFest 2017

BookFest 2017

BookFest 2017 was held in October 2017 exclusively for Coram Beanstalk schools featuring Maz Evans and Alex T Smith. Schools also had the opportunity to see a special show of Suddenly! by Really Big Pants Theatre company at the Chickenshed Theatre. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2018

Updated: 19th August, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

BookFest 2016

BookFest 2016

BookFest 2016 was an event open to the public featuring Coram Beanstalk reading helpers Abi Elphinstone, Piers Torday and Polly Faber. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2018

Updated: 4th November, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Back to top

Showing 10 of 4

Latest

  • Reading is the bedrock of knowledge and that’s why I work as a reading helper at a primary school in Birmingham.

    Reading is the bedrock of knowledge and that’s why I work as a reading helper at a primary school in Birmingham.

    Dr Bharti Parmar couldn't read until she was seven years old. Here she tells us how the reasons for that have shaped her volunteering role with us...

  • June 2022

    June 2022

    In a month when we celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, our #BeanstalkBrilliant book of the month is by our ambassador, Sir Michael Morpugo, "There Once Is A Queen". Hear from Michael himself and discover more books which can help children learn about the monarchy and understand what all the fuss is about!

  • As a retired teacher with dyslexia I knew immediately I had to be involved!

    As a retired teacher with dyslexia I knew immediately I had to be involved!

    One of our recently trained reading helpers talks about why she chose to join our Coram Beanstalk reading community...

  • Coram Beanstalk publishes Impact Report for 2021-22

    Coram Beanstalk publishes Impact Report for 2021-22

    After two years of disrupted service in schools, Coram Beanstalk are delighted to publish their latest Impact Report for the year 2021 - 2022. Read stories from across the Coram Beanstalk community of children, schools and volunteers - and see our latest impact statistics.

Most read

  • Become a volunteer reading helper

    Become a volunteer reading helper

    Ready to take the first step to becoming a reading helper? Check you can meet some practicalities and fill in our application form here.

  • Frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions

    You may have some questions in your mind before you fill in your application form. Here are answers to our most commonly asked questions. If your question isn't answered here you can find out how to get in touch with our team.

  • The benefits of being a reading helper

    The benefits of being a reading helper

    We know from our volunteers that being a reading helper brings purpose and enjoyment into their lives. Find out more about the benefits of being part of our reading community here.

  • Our approach

    Our approach

    Find out more about how we work and our approach to reading support.

  • Thank you for applying to be a Beanstalk reading helper

  • Literacy charities join forces

    Literacy charities join forces

    On 1st November 2017 Reading Matters merged with the national children’s literacy charity Beanstalk.

  • Story Starters training

    Story Starters training

    Our early years programme offers a unique approach to equipping adults in your setting to help children develop all six crucial pre-reading skills plus the communication, concentration and confidence they need to ‘catch the reading bug’.  Read more about how our unique programme Story Starters can help you ensure that children start their primary education ready to be taught to read.

  • Current vacancies

    Current vacancies

    Click here to view our current vacancies.

  • Volunteer agreement

    Volunteer agreement

    Find out more about how we will do the best we can to make your volunteer experience with us enjoyable and rewarding.

  • Our Trustees

    Our Board of Trustees hold decades worth of high-level experience which they use to govern Coram Beanstalk and direct our strategy.

Latest tweet

Follow our story

Follow us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram

Useful links

  • Terms & conditions 
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy
  • Compliments and complaints policy
  • Accessibility
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap

Volunteer portal

Click on the button below to log in to our volunteer portal

Volunteer portal

Coram Beanstalk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Copyright © 2019 Coram Beanstalk. Coram Beanstalk, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ.
Registered Charity No. 296454 (England and Wales).
Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No. 2101719.
All images are from Coram Beanstalk’s stock image library and are for representation only.
Names in case studies have been changed to protect identities. All rights reserved.