Carnegies Event Week 2026: Wildful with Kengo Kurimoto

About this event

Join author Kengo Kurimoto for an event about Wildful, celebrating its Carnegie Illustration Medal shortlisting. Suitable for ages 9+. Boasting evocative, intricate illustrations, Kurimoto’s moving graphic novel traces young Poppy’s journey through the grieving process through a discovery of the wonder of nature. Nothing’s been the same since Gran passed away. Mum is too sad to leave the house, so Poppy has started taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighbourhood. When Poppy discovers a forgotten patch of woodland and meets a new friend, she learns that you can find magic in the wild – if you know where to look, what to listen for and how to wait…but can Poppy help her mum see it too?