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Derby Book Festival Event Listings

See below for a full list of events taking place at this year's Derby Book Festival

First tickets on sale at Derby Theatre for Derby Book Festival events

Our March Book Quiz

Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions. Have fun!

Our February Book Quiz

Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions. Have fun!

Shortlist announced for Derby Children’s Picture Book Award

Derby Book Festival has announced the three shortlisted books for the Derby Children’s Picture Book Award 2021.

Our January Book Quiz

Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions ... we think it's a bit easier this month!

Longlist announced for Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2021

Thank you to all the authors, illustrators and publishers who submitted books for this year's Award.

Our December Book Quiz

Here's our Christmas present to you! We hope that our December Book Quiz will provide you with some well-deserved entertainment over Christmas.

Our November Book Quiz

Lockdown 2 is still with us, but here’s our November Festival Book Quiz to keep you entertained.