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'But Dancing is for Girls!': An Afternoon with Gyasi Sheppy

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Join Gyasi Sheppy, Cbeebies presenter and author, for an afternoon celebrating his debut children's book, hosted by Shirley-Anne McMillan.

Date(s)
September 20, 2025
Location
Seamus Heaney Centre
Time
13:00 - 15:00
Price
Free
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Everyone is welcome at this event and we particularly welcome families with young children.

About the book:

Joy and colour come together in this fun-filled picture book from CBeebies presenter Gyasi Sheppy!

When Chester starts tap class, it’s like a dream come true! He finally gets to join his best friends and perfect his dance moves. But what will Dad think of his son’s tap-dancing dreams, and how can Chester make him see that if something makes you smile, nothing should stop you from enjoying it?

With fun rhyming text by Gyasi Sheppy and beautiful illustrations by new talent Ola Snimshchikova, this colourful story encourages young readers to be themselves and follow their dreams – no matter what!


About the author:

Gyasi Sheppy has always loved performing! As an adult, he turned this passion into a career, landing his dream job as a CBeebies presenter. He hopes his new book, But Dancing Is For Girls, will inspire the next generation to do the things they love—no matter what.

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Name Stephen Connolly
Email stephen.connolly@qub.ac.uk
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