Wessex Book Fairs
We specialize in setting up and running book fairs in schools. With over 10 years of experience our knowledge of matching books to children is second to none. Our carefully chosen selections of books are constantly kept up to date and can be tailored to your individual requests.

"Books children own are the books they re-read … So offer children the best possible selection, give them the best available advice and let them buy a book of thir own choice. What I admire about Wessex Book Fairs is that they enable children to do just that."
Chris Powling, author

For details email us info@bookwells.co.uk

Wessex Children's Book Fair
This biannual event, cosponsored by P& G Wells and Hampshire Library Services is held at the Winchester Guildhall and is one of the most successful childrens book fairs in the country. Since the first Fair in 1989 authors appearing have included Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Terry Pratchett, Anne Fine, Colin McNaughton, Mick Inkpen, Anthony Browne and many others.

Winchester Writers Conference
We are the official booksellers for the annual Winchester Writers Conference held each June at the University of Winchester. This long-running conference hosts more than 500 delegates from all over the world.

The Screen @ Winchester
We provide film-related titles for purchase at The Screen, Winchester's cinema, which is housed in a converted army barracks.

Author events
We specialize in organizing and providing bookshops for author events in Hampshire

Southampton Childrens Book Fair
We provide the bookshop for the biannual Southampton Childrens Book Fair in collaboration with the Southampton Library Service, a highly successful event with special emphasis on local authors.

Teachers Conferences
We specialize in running bookshops at teachers conferences throughout Hampshire, such as local HIAS and EECU conferences.