Join award-winning author and illustrator Marta Altés online to celebrate World Book Day! Marta will read her stories, talk about how she makes her work and then run a drawalong activity, so that children can watch Marta draw a character right before their very eyes and learn how they can do it too! With the chance to ask questions children and teachers will love this opportunity to interact with a real life author and illustrator!
- Date:
- Thursday, 5th March 2026
- Time:
- 10:00 am
- Duration:
- Approx. 30 mins
- Age range:
- Years 1, 2 and 3
- Tickets:
- FREE
How do digital performances work?
We will broadcast direct into your classroom, using the online platform Crowdcast. You can watch the digital event on the whiteboard in your classroom. There is lots more guidance at the bottom of this page - click the button below!
Marta Altés
Marta Altés is a Spanish award-winning creator of many picture books. She studied graphic design in Barcelona and then an MA in Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art where she now teaches. Her touching story of the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson in her picture book My Grandpa won the Jack Ezra Keats New Illustrator Honour in the USA.
Praise for My Grandpa
Altés employs an elegant restraint with the book’s design. The limited palette and broad expanse of white space allow the story to truly shine. Even though titles about ageing grandparents are many, this tale stands out for its stunning simplicity and avoidance of heavy-handed messages.
Watch:
Watch Marta create a symmetrical painting
The details
- We will broadcast direct into your classroom, using the online platform Crowdcast. You don't need an account, but you will need to use the web browser Chrome. Click on the How to Book button above for lots of information.
- Our digital events can be watched on the whiteboard in the classroom. There are some very useful tips and guidance for attendees here. We strongly recommend that you read through these carefully well in advance of event day so that you can access the event easily.
- During the live event there will be a 'chat' function available on Crowdcast where you will be able to comment.
- There will be the opportunity for teachers to ask questions using the 'Ask A Question' button on Crowdcast. We cannot guarantee that all questions will be answered during the event, but we'll do our best! See above for information on how to submit a question in advance.
- Security disclaimer: the event link will be available only to those who have registered directly. However, please note we cannot be held responsible for any views, questions or comments written in the chat.
Still have questions? You can find our FAQs here.
Have any questions? Get in touch
Your contact for this performance is Katy Webster, she will be happy to answer any queries you have:
- katyw@thechildrensbookshow.com
- Phone
- 07904 068084