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Jayne Kirkham
Writer

With over thirty years’ experience working with and writing for children and young people, Jayne’s commissions have ranged in size from small conservation films in Africa to international feature films with TV credits including ‘Bing’ and ‘Treasure Champs’. The past year has been spent writing for Showtown – Blackpool’s new museum of Fun and Entertainment, opening in 2021. She is a member of the CMF Board and in 2011 established the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children’s Media and the Arts.
Jayne's Sessions
Preview: Creative Keynote - Cressida Cowell
Jayne Kirkham, producing this year's Creative Keynote, felt the Muse come upon her when we asked her to write a preview... Creative Magic by J Kirkham Remember the first book you read? The joy making stuff up in your head? For some fun breaking rules And top tips for all…
Creative Keynote: Cressida Cowell
Creativity is Magic, And Magic is For Everyone. Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell champions the importance of creativity for all of us.