Prizes and books handed out to 40 children as popular author visits Cannock Library as part of 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
A popular children's author hosted a series of free fun reading sessions at Cannock Library this week.
Chris Warsop, author of the Percy Drip children’s books, spent Friday, August 15 in Cannock for six 30-minute read-alongs from his popular series.
The sessions ran from 10am until 3pm, and was part of a wider programme of activities happening in libraries across Staffordshire as part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge.
Children were invited to step into the world of plumber Percy Drip, where leaky taps lead to wild adventures, and a talking dog named Trousers might just save the day.
Chris Warsop said the sessions had: "been very popular, and the kids always have fun [at them].
"We had probably 30 or 40 children in today and we've entertained them, we've given them prizes and books," he continued. "Starting in September we'll be doing presentations in schools again, so please visit percydrip.com and come and have a chat with us if you're interested."
The Percy Drip series feature six books aimed at children from ages four to 10.
Speaking before the event Hayley Coles, Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture at Staffordshire County Council, said: “We are delighted to host another fantastic event that will help encourage children to pick up a book over the summer and inspire their imaginations.
“These sessions hosted by Chris himself promise a bunch of fun for the whole family."
