Book It - Cheltenham Young Persons and Families Literature Festival

Date:
Friday, October 5, 2007
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Sunday, October 14, 2007

Alongside the main Festival are dozens of readings, events and workshops for children, young readers and families.

Each event has a suggested age range, but there is something for everyone from toddlers to teens.

Monday-Friday school hours tend to be school events, but weekends and after school are open to all.

Highlights include :-

Michael Rosen - children's poet laureate.
Hocus Pocus - with Daniel Radcliffe's real life magical adviser.
Terry Pratchett - talking about Diskworld
Spooky Things to Make and Do.
Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs
Mission Impossible?
Amazing Baby
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks
Detective Writing (for 8-12 year olds).
Terrorism and Surveillance
Doctor Who
Peter Rabbit
Chris Ryan talks about his adventures and derringdo in the SAS, TV and writing.
Yuck - tales of a naughty boy.
Horrible Science

Info -http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/whats_on/literature_festival.html