- A Thousand Stories is our first in-person creative conference for emerging children’s writers of colour!
- It’s in Birmingham, on Saturday 11th of July 2026 and costs just £10 for a day with children’s authors and publishing professionals.
- Scroll down for the programme, additional information about the venue and background to the event, and details of the speakers.
Programme for the day:
Additional information (venue, writing competition and background):
About the speakers (updates coming!):
Book your ticket for A Thousand Stories:
About the sponsor:
ALCS is a not-for-profit organisation started by writers for the benefit of all types of writers. Owned by its members, ALCS collects money due for secondary uses of writers’ work. It is designed to support authors and their creativity; ensure they receive fair payment and see their rights are respected. It promotes and teaches the principles of copyright and campaigns for a fair deal for writers. It represents over 130,000 members, and since 1977 has paid over £750 million to writers.