Cardiff Children's Literature Festival 2026 | David O'Connell

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Join author and illustrator David O’Connell as he tells you how he makes his ‘Beastie Bros’ books, starring the hilarious duo, Dash the firefly and Dribble the snail. Join our heroes on their third adventure, ‘The Curse of Captain Slugbeard’, as they face a legendary slug pirate and his cursed booty!

David’s interactive events include bug-tastic facts, and comic-style art draw-alongs. Expect a laugh-out-loud session, packed with hilarious characters and teeming with doodles that you don’t want to miss!

Find out about all of the events taking place as part of Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival 2026.