How to do Paris with One Leg with Ella Dove

Join author and amputee Ella Dove to hear about her new book, How To Do Paris With One Leg, the second story about teenage amputee Maya Bright who is determined that losing her leg won't stop her from having adventures.

Ella will be doing a reading from the new book as well as speaking about her own story of becoming an amputee, with the chance to ask lots of questions.

Recommended age 8+

Ella's books will be available to purchase and you will have the chance to get them signed by the author after the event.

Tickets for this event are charged on a pay as you feel basis, starting at £4 per child and on a completely pay as you feel basis for adults, but please note that each person attending will need a ticket. All money from ticket sales supports the running, continuation and expansion of Canterbury Children's Literature Festival and our year round outreach work within the local community.

About the Author

Ella Dove is an inspirational TEDx speaker, journalist, novelist and amputee. Ten years ago, her life changed forever when a freak running accident meant that she had to have her leg amputated.

She is the author of adult novel Five Steps To Happy as well as two children's books - How To Rollerskate With One Leg and How To Do Paris With One Leg. Ella is currently Features Editor at Woman and Home and Woman's Weekly magazines. Prior to that, she was deputy features editor on Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima magazines and also compiled and edited Red's book section. Ella is a trustee for the Limbless Association and regularly speaks in schools as well as at corporate events.