Thinking of some activities for the school holidays then save the date of 26 February for family-friendly reading activities at Leeds Central Library.
People across the city are invited to join Leeds Libraries to celebrate this year’s Lit Fest, with a programme of live, face-to-face author events, workshops and activities for children and families – many of which will be free to enjoy.
This year’s festival (26 February to 6 March) will bring well-known writers from across the world to Leeds to talk about their books, discuss what inspires them and answer questions from live audiences.
Leeds Lit Fest will launch at Leeds Central Library on Saturday 26 February, with a full day of free events for families and children. Hear from amazing authors, have a go at crafting, enjoy captivating storytelling sessions and listen to writers in conversation. With events for pre-school children all the way up to young adults, it’s the perfect way to round off the spring half term break.
The theme for the events on 26 February will be nature, wildlife, the environment, and climate change; all of which are subjects that many children and young people feel passionately about.
All the authors taking part have written novels, poetry and picture books for young readers with an environmental theme. Highlights of the day include:
- Steve Cole, the author of Young Bond, Dr Who novels and the hugely popular Astrosaurs series of books, will be at Leeds Central Library to talk about his thrilling short stories with an environmental theme at their heart. Expect a session packed with action and adventure, and ask Steve about his ideas and inspiration;
- Younger book lovers will enjoy this free session with author Maudie Smith, who writes colourful picture books filled with engaging characters and adventures. Children will be able to meet Maudie, who will be reading from her book Must Have Mum, and colour in pictures from the story;
- Andy Mulligan’s novel for young adults, Trash, has been turned into a feature film. Andy will be talking about his inspiration for the book, which is about three boys growing up on a dumpsite, and afterwards there will be a screening of the film, and
- Join writers Gill Lewis and Hannah Gold as they discuss what makes a good animal story for children. Both authors have both taken inspiration from the natural world and wildlife for their children’s books. Join them in conversation and ask your questions at this free event at Leeds Central Library.
To see all the events for young readers and families, visit www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collection/leeds-lit-fest-2022. While all the events are free, Leeds Libraries is asking people to book a place in advance.
To see the full programme of festival events, please go to www.leedslitfest.co.uk
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