Past Events Archive

Our Stories, Our World — Book Launch at Library of Birmingham

13 February 2026 · Library of Birmingham, Birmingham B1 2ND

The launch of the UK’s first nationwide child-led anthology. Over 150 children, families, and supporters attended. 1,000 copies sold — Guinness World Record application in progress.

Christmas Storytime — Birmingham Children’s Hospital

December 2024 · Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham B4 6NH

Annual Christmas storytime sessions for young patients and their families.

BCyA Medal of Honour Ceremony — House of Lords

October 2024 · House of Lords, Westminster, London

Jayce received the British Citizen Youth Award at the House of Lords — the youngest recipient among 20 outstanding young people.

Creative Writing Workshop — Boldmere Library

August 2024 · Boldmere Library, Sutton Coldfield B73 5UY

Children’s creative writing workshop as part of Boldmere Library’s Summer Activities.

Creative Writing Workshop — Sutton Coldfield Library

August 2024 · Sutton Coldfield Library, Sutton Coldfield B72 1XX

Creative writing workshop for children. “Much fun was had by all with creative juices flowing!”

Summer Fun Activity Programme 2024

July–August 2024 · Four Sutton Coldfield libraries

Six-week in-person literacy programme across four libraries. Creative writing and reading sessions reducing screen time during school holidays.

World Book Day 2024 — Jayce’s Alphabet Rules Launch

7 March 2024 · Birmingham

Jayce launched his third book, Jayce’s Alphabet Rules, on World Book Day 2024 — with the Mayor of Sutton Coldfield in attendance.

Storytime at the Library of Birmingham — Black History Month Special

October 2023 · Library of Birmingham, Birmingham B1 2ND

Jayce became the first child author to lead a storytime session at the Library of Birmingham. Attended by 60 Year 2 children from Nelson Primary School. Described by the library as “a sensational event.”

Summer Fun Activity Programme 2023

July–August 2023 · Online / Birmingham

Six-week online creative writing and reading programme for 16 children. Every child left with an original story they had written themselves.


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A selection of where Jayce has been

9 June 2026
Tettenhall Wood School — New library opening · Mayor of Wolverhampton attended (SEND school)
13 February 2026
Library of Birmingham — Our Stories, Our World — anthology launch (150+ attendees)
October 2024
House of Lords — BCyA Medal of Honour ceremony
2024
House of Commons — BYITC Inspire Awards — Promising Laureate of the Year
2025
University of Oxford — World Literacy Summit — youngest finalist
2025
BBC studios — National Spelling Bee 2025 — 2nd place
March 2024
Sutton Coldfield — Alphabet Rules launch · Mayor of Sutton Coldfield attended
October 2023
Library of Birmingham — First storytime session — 60+ children
March 2023
Library of Birmingham — World Book Day — Sweet Tooth + Beach With No Sea launch

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