Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.

What stories do we tell children about the past? From whose point of view are these stories told? Whose lives are considered to be important and are retrievable from the records? What are historical facts and who gets to interpret them?

This year’s IBBY UK conference (8 November, Open Ealing Arts Centre, London W5 2TD) will explore and interrogate these questions.

Speakers so far include Sandra Agard, Chris Haughton, Catherine Johnson, Bali Rai, Gita Ralleigh, Michael Rosen, and J.T. Williams.

Find out more about this year’s conference and get tickets.

Special offer for readers of BfK

Not been to an IBBY UK conference before and keen to attend? Books for Keeps is offering one free place to someone in that situation.

If this is you, write to us enquiries@booksforkeeps.co.uk and explain in 150 words or less, why you would like to attend the conference and how it would benefit you.

The closing date is 17 October. The winning applicant will be announced on 22 October.

Terms and conditions: Books for Keeps Offer Free Place at IBBY UK Conference