BOOKWORMS listened to stories by their favourite authors in a bid to inspire young imaginations and creativity.

The Wokingham Book Festival took place at Wokingham Town Council and Wokingham library with a variety of workshops on offer.

Children were invited to sing, draw and work with authors to develop their own fun stories.

After each workshop, little-ones were invited to a book signing with each author and a chance for a photo opportunity and a chat.

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Cllr Sally Gurney, chair of arts & culture committee Wokingham Town Council said: "What an amazing weekend that was! From the very first visitor - shyly peeking around a doorway with stars in her eyes at the prospect of meeting Holly Webb, to workshops full of children with bright eyes, broad smiles, excitedly chattering away.”

This is the second year the Wokingham Children's Book Festival took place and children were invited to design their own hero character as part of a drawing competition.

St Teresa's, Keep Hatch, Montague Park, All Saints, Westende Junior, St Crispins, Shinfield St Mary's, Gorse Ride, Hillside, Whiteknights, and Farley Hill.

All of the winners received a pack of Sharpie pens donated by WHSmith's, the official bookseller of the book festival.

Thomas Smith, won the four to six category for his colourful golden ninja design.

Eve Cutting won the seven to nine category for her cute detective panda and agent leopard duo.

The winner in the 10-12 category was Jiya Jadav for her real life heroes design and finally the winner receiving the special prize was Arnav Bharadwaj, 6, for his out of the box thinking designing his character.

One parent especially enjoyed the varieties of books offered at the library.

Candy Gourlay said: "I think we are really lucky to have such a great celebration of books in Wokingham."

Cllr Gurney added: “Our warmest gratitude to the many authors who gave their time to entertain and enthral their fans.

"You inspire a generation of young people with your tales and stories, and the sharp minds and creative imaginations we foster today will be our future's bright stars."