Every child attending this performance will receive a FREE copy of Stone Age Boy to take home and keep!
How did it go?
Sheffield primary children were treated to a visit from the genius illustrator and author Satoshi Kitamura, who travelled all the way from Japan to draw and talk about his work. The Crucible theatre was filled with year 3 and 4 children who were delighted by Satoshi’s live drawing, and fascinated to learn about the Jomon people from the Stone Age. It was wonderful to see each child leave clutching their very own copy of Satoshi’s book, Stone Age Boy, which they got to take home and keep. Thanks so much to all who came!
This event was possible thanks to The Children's Bookshow partnership with the Japan Foundation.
Satoshi Kitamura Workshop
Year 3 and 4 children from four lucky Sheffield schools enjoyed working creatively in an illustration workshop run by Satoshi Kitamura - they loved having Satoshi in their own classroom.
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- Venue:
- The Crucible, Norfolk St, Sheffield S1 1DA
- Date:
- Monday 6th November
- Time:
- 11:00 am
- Duration:
- Approx. 1 hour
- Age range:
- Years 2, 3 and 4
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Satoshi Kitamura
Born in Tokyo in 1956, from a young age Satoshi Kitamura enjoyed reading comics and illustrated novels. He started his career working in advertising as an artist, and soon made his way to London where he lived for around 30 years. His work includes over 20 of his own books, including the wonderfully imaginative Millie’s Marvellous Hat, and he has contributed as an illustrator to countless more; he often collaborates with the legendary poet John Agard. He translates all of his own work into Japanese and has also translated other authors’ books including the well-known Elmer the Elephant series by David McKee.
Kitamura is one of the world’s most original and stylish children’s illustrators.
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