Exhibition: Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat British Library, London Until 28 Jun 2009 Celebrating children’s poetry from the 16th century to the present day, this exhibition draws on work from key poets accompanied by items from the Library’s collections.
Although humour is an important theme, this exhibition shows that children’s poetry has always been willing to take on big issues – from anti-slavery poems in children’s anthologies of the 18th century to themes of racism, violence, war and the environment.
Using early editions with beautiful illustrations and material from the Opies’ sound archive, Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat celebrates poetic language and form in all its diversity.
Website: http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/twinkle/twinkletwinkle.html Holloway Arts Festival - Alice in Wonderland Theme Holloway, London 25 Jun 2009 To 5 Jul 2009 The annual Holloway Arts Festival will have an Alice in Wonderland Theme this year.
The programme will include tea parties and a Wonderland-themed carnival as well as art, music, dance, literature and comedy events for all ages to enjoy, although from the listing on the website it is difficult to see which events adopt the Alice theme. Website: www.hollowayartsfestival.co.uk/ Expositie `Alice in Wonderland Museum of the 20th Century, Hoorn, Netherlands Until 21 Nov 2009 An exhibition about Lewis Carroll and Alice, curated by LCS member Coby Voorn. Expect an interesting collection of illustrated editions, three dimensional exhibits, activities for children, etc. Website: http://www.museumhoorn.nl/nw-5548-7-196500/nieuws/expositie_alice_in_wonderland.html The Alice Adventure Lyndhurst, New Forest, England Until 6 Dec 2009  A series of Alice inspired events taking place at various venues in Lyndhurst, celebrating Alice Liddell's connections with the village. Most of the events are on around now, but others continue throughout the year and clearly there is something for everyone. All the information you need is on the special website.
Website: http://thealiceadventure.org.uk |