Squid Bits: Graphic Novel Fun with The Phoenix Comic's Jess Bradley
Riverside Community Centre, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AW
Saturday 11th July 2026
Meet author & illustrator Jess Bradley and her brand-new graphic novel, Squid Bits: That's a Nice Hat (as seen in The Phoenix Comic!) as we kick off the start of Summer Book Quest 2026.
Bursting with laugh-out-loud, quick-fire fun, you'll meet Red Panda, Art Shark, Business Bee, and discover the mystery behind The Squid. We'll even do a very awesome and silly draw-along with Jess. She will also sign her books just for you, which you'll be able to buy on the day or check out through the library.
This event is a collaboration between Bovey Tracey Library & First Draft Books, Bovey's independent bookshop. Tickets are £2 per person and all proceeds go to support the work of our wonderful library. Thanks for your support.
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve one ticket for each child and adult joining the event. Recommended for ages 7+.
About Jess Bradley
Jess is an illustrator and writer living in Torquay, Devon. She works from her home studio and likes drawing in her sketchbooks, reading, playing video games and watching cartoons with her son. In 2021 she won a Blue Peter Book Award for her work on A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You. She is a regular contributor to The Phoenix Comic and the Beano. She loves drawing anything cute and weird and tries to inject as much humour into her work as possible.
Bursting with laugh-out-loud, quick-fire fun, you'll meet Red Panda, Art Shark, Business Bee, and discover the mystery behind The Squid. We'll even do a very awesome and silly draw-along with Jess. She will also sign her books just for you, which you'll be able to buy on the day or check out through the library.
This event is a collaboration between Bovey Tracey Library & First Draft Books, Bovey's independent bookshop. Tickets are £2 per person and all proceeds go to support the work of our wonderful library. Thanks for your support.
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve one ticket for each child and adult joining the event. Recommended for ages 7+.
About Jess Bradley
Jess is an illustrator and writer living in Torquay, Devon. She works from her home studio and likes drawing in her sketchbooks, reading, playing video games and watching cartoons with her son. In 2021 she won a Blue Peter Book Award for her work on A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You. She is a regular contributor to The Phoenix Comic and the Beano. She loves drawing anything cute and weird and tries to inject as much humour into her work as possible.
