The Seven Stories Centre - An Insight Into the Making of Books For Children

What if there was a collection of manuscripts,Jacques collection are purchased.
artwork and other materials by British writers andWho features in the collection?
illustrators of books for children that dated all theOver 40 writers and artists including:o Joan Aitkeno
way back to 1945?Shirley Hugheso Joan Lingardo Philip Pulmano Nick
And what if you could visit the place where all theseSharratto Robert Westall
materials are collected?How can I find out more?
Well, there is such a place, and you can visit it!Visit the Storylab at The Seven Stories Centre in
It's called The Seven Stories Collection and it's theOuseburn, Newcastle which has:o displays of material
only place in the UK that actively collects thisand how the collection is usedo information on the
material...collection and how it is cared foro interactive
What's in this collection?computer gameso access to the websiteo books
The collection includes:o drafts of manuscripts andrepresenting original material
typescriptso notes and research materialsoOrvisit the Collection part of the Seven Stories
correspondenceo pre-publication material: layouts andWebsite which offers:o a comprehensive catalogueo
proofs, storyboards, artwork in various stages andthe opportunity to take a closer look at items of
formatso post-publication material: reviews, publicityinteresto an interactive game based on the
Where is it?collectiono highlights of the collection selected by
The collection is housed at:staff, volunteers, contributors and children
The Seven Stories Centre for Children's Books,So how can I arrange a visit?
Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKtwo locations atAnyone can visit the collection, but if you would like
Newcastle Universityto see particular items from the collection, at least
The Design Works, Gatesheadtwo weeks' notice is required. You can find out more
Who is involved?a directorcollection officersarchivistsaby visiting the Seven Stories website online at
conservatorsevenstories.org.uk. or telephone 0191 4952707.
PHD research studentsSo if you'd like to find out more about the history of
Where do materials come from?children's books in the UK and how they are made,
Many are donations from the authors and artistspay a visit to The Seven Stories Collection, either in
themselves.person or online.
Some collections such as the Kaye Webb and Faith