I Come From: Writing Identity with Juno Dawson
Author Juno Dawson leads you through a quick and easy writing exercise
Authors
News and activities involving Book Festival authors
Bestselling ‘The Hate U Give’ Author Angie Thomas in Special Book Festival Event
The American rapper-turned-writer introduces the follow-up to her smash hit YA success
Powerful Forces with Emily Dodd
Learn more about the awesome power of nature with author and science communicator Emily Dodd
Thrilling Themes with Sarah Mussi and Nikesh Shukla
Start discussions in the classroom around freedom, society and politics
Get into Nature with Julia Green & Elizabeth Laird
Authors Julia Green and Elizabeth Laird show you how to let nature inspire your writing – and your life!
Fighting for the Future with Hayley Barker and Mary Watson
Hear from two authors of dark and action-packed novels and then get writing your own pieces merging current concerns and fantasy elements
Sing Along with Nick Cope
A fun sing-along with hilarious children's author Nick Cope and tips to write your own funny animal stories
Creepy Tales with Helena Duggan & Christopher Edge
Get telling your own scary stories inspired by two wonderful authors' creepy tales
Draw Along with Tom Morgan-Jones
Top illustrator and author Tom Morgan-Jones shows you how to draw his comical character, Norman the Norman, from Philip Ardagh's book series.
Fantastical Fiction with Ade Adepitan and Gill Arbuthnott
Learn how to write wacky, fantastical stories based in reality with top tips from two brilliant children's authors
Guest Review: Helen Pankhurst & Fern Riddell at the Book Festival
Competition winner Katrina Lambert shares her thoughts on one of the events in the 2018 Book Festival's 'Revolting Women' strand
Children’s Authors Share their Writing Top Tips
Get top tips from fantastic authors and be inspired to pick up a pen and get writing
Dystopian Dramas with Julie Bertagna & William Sutcliffe
Authors Julie Bertagna and William Sutcliffe get to grips with the issues in their YA dystopian novels
Codename F event reveal – Helena Duggan & Christopher Edge: Quirky Adventures
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 10 to 14 year olds
Codename F event reveal – Alexis Deacon & Joe Todd-Stanton: Gripping Graphic Novels
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 8-12 year olds