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    Seven Stories

    Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books, is a cultural venue established to collect the original artwork and manuscripts that create British children’s books. It also celebrates the art of children’s literature and its makers.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £450,000
    • 2013-2014: £460,350
    • 2014-2015: £472,319

    Video feed

    Derek the Talking Dragon

    Derek the Talking Dragon wows visitors at Seven Stories

    Cressida Cowell launches her new exhibition

    Cressida Cowell chats about her new exhibition, A Viking's Guide to Deadly Dragons, which launched at Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books on Friday 26 October. Based on Cressida's popular 'How to Train Your Dragon' series, this exhibition will transport you back in time to the Dark Ages, a world where Vikings ruled and dragons roamed.

    A Viking's Guide to Deadly Dragons - 1

    Seven Stories' Curator Alison Coapes talks about her favourite part of our new exhibition, A Viking's Guide to Deadly Dragons with Cressida Cowell.

    Sinister Shampoo - Animation by William & Mia

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

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    Monster Animation by Oliver & Jacob

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    Fearline - Animation by Rachel & Emma

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    Monster Animation by Max & Dylan

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    Monsters vs People - Animation by Jessica

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    It doesn't matter if you're Red or Blue - Animation by Helen & Daniel

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    Angry Birds vs. Moshi Monsters - Animation by Lauren

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    Dragon Slayer - Animation by Darcy & Elliot

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    No No No Yes Yes Yes - Animation by Amy & Daisy

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    The Dragon's Egg - Animation by Abigail

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    A Hundred Times Bigger - Animation by Alannah

    This animation was made during Monster Animation Workshops on the 20th August 2012 at Seven Stories.

    Tilly's Comedy Animation

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    "The Careless Cleaner" by Annika, Stefanie and Helen

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    "The Pie Eaters Makeover" by Lucy and Ella

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    Diane and Talin's Comedy Animation

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    "Zombie Attack" by Eric and Quinn

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    Daniel & Gregory's Comedy Animation

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    "The Avengers: Why so serious?" Animation by David and Daniel

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    "Big Fight" Animation by Anneka

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    Comedy Animation by Alexander

    Made during stop frame animation workshops at Seven Stories, August 2012.

    Dinosaur Animation - by Alexander & Ben

    This animation was made in one of Seven Stories' Dastardly Dinosaur animation workshops on 21st April 2012.

    Dino Disaster - by Annika & Stefanie

    This animation was made in one of Seven Stories' Dastardly Dinosaur animation workshops on 21st April 2012.

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    Contact details

    The Centre for Childrens Books, 30
    Lime Street
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
    NE1 2PQ

    54.974938, -1.59088

    • 54.974938 -1.59088

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