# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at Home Deptford for Deptford Literary Festival with local children's author and illustrator, Allison ParkinsonAbout this EventJoin us on the 28th of March for Deptford Literary Festival for a ROARsome afternoon of storytelling and crafting, with local children’s author and illustrator Allison Parkinson!12:45 - 1:15pmTiger-themed storytelling sessionJoin local children’s author and illustrator Allison Parkinson and Zarif the Tiger for a ROARsome storytelling session! She’ll be reading her picture book: Tiger’s Eye and sharing some amazing tiger facts.Duration: 30 minutes. Suitable for children aged 3-7 with accompanying adults1:30 - 2:30pmStory crafting workshopJoin local children’s author and illustrator Allison Parkinson for an interactive story crafting workshop. She'll explain why she wrote her Laurella Swift historical fantasy trilogy, share writing hints and tips and show how everyday ‘treasures’ can help create amazing story ideas.Duration: 1 hour. Suitable for children aged 7-12 with accompanying adults----Allison Parkinson (Tiger’s Eye Books) is a Lewisham-based children’s author and illustrator. Her stories celebrate diversity and take readers on fun, educational escapades.By basing many of her characters and illustrations on her mixed-race daughters, and through her story crafting workshops, Allison hopes to do her small bit to help more children see themselves at the centre of adventures.----Located on the iconic Deptford High Street, Home Deptford is a new community-led space focused on bringing people together, with the help of good music, food, drink, and a completely relaxed and non-judgemental atmosphere.We wanted to create a multifunctional space that could transform from a cafe, record shop and creative hub by day, to a bar that's passionate about great music, by night.Established by Owain Jones, record dealer for 15 years and founder of @cigarette_records and @thebigmarketlondon, Home is a space that brings together everything he stands for - community, creativity, intersectionality, inclusivity, and supporting small and local businesses. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0d7192d0-257e-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w493-h740-dc92908b-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMTiger StorytellingHost: Allison Parkinson?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMStory Crafting WorkshopHost: Allison Parkinson - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/free-family-story-sessions-for-deptford-literary-festival/100001985560911135 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, storytelling, sports, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Home . Deptford - **lat**: 51.4759318 - **long**: -0.0261455 - **full address**: Home . Deptford, 37 Deptford High Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cb4fe7aaf1550dfbcff75adb43a8ad620cafd5ae75a70aa20e75a3296a9a1376-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1d344a-gmir.jpg?v=1774135928 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival being held? - **A:** Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Home . Deptford, 37 Deptford High Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival? - **A:** Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival is organized by The Big Market London. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Family Story Sessions for Deptford Literary Festival is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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