3-19 October 2014

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COOL VOICES

events for young people

Prize Draw

A chance to win an

iPad mini in a free

prize draw provided

by Bradford

Grammar School!

Win an iPad Mini

withDavid AlmondSarah CrossanMartyn Bedfordplus WordsFest Cool Voices Club Night Newspaper in a Day

TICKETS AND INFORMATIONFor further information, full programme and tickets www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk Box Office (from 26 August) 01943 816714

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WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER

David Almond: A Song for Ella GreyIlkley Playhouse LS29 8D 6–6.45pmDavid Almond – author of Skellig, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen, Whitbread and Newbery Awards and one of the most important writers for young people – is here. Don’t miss it!£3. Age 12–18. Groups welcome.

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER

Cool Voices Words Club NightOtley Courthouse LS21 3AN 7.30–9.30pmPerform your own songs, poems, rap, stand-up, short stories.e: info@ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk for a slot or come to watch. £4. Age 12–18.

MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

Ilkley Young Writers Group – taster sessionChristchurch on The Grove LS29 9LW 6.30–8.30pmFree taster for young people who love writing. See if you’d like to join the weekly group. No experience needed.FREE with refreshments. Age 12–18.

SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER

Press Pack: Write a ReviewChurch House LS29 9DS 11am–4pmFind out how to blog, tweet or write a review of an event and post it online.£5. Age 12–18.

Word Blend: Ilkley Young Writers Group Church House LS29 9DS 7.30–8.30pmThe Festival’s young writers group, with another stunning performance of their poetry and prose.FREE.

MONDAY 6 OCTOBER

Never Ending: Martyn Bedford and Sarah CrossanIlkley Playhouse LS29 8DW 6.30–7.15pmFull of big themes like forgiveness, guilt and bereavement, award-winning authors Martyn Bedford and Sarah Crossan discuss their new books for young people, Never Ending and Apple and Rain. Both are must reads!£3. Age 12–18. Groups welcome.

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER

WordsFestOtley Courthouse LS21 3AN 2–6pm (sign up from 1.30pm)

An afternoon of laid-back workshops, cake, writing and fun for young people aged 12 to 18 only!Workshops on comic books, song-writing, graffiti and creative writing with:Jim Medway • Ben Tagoe Ged Walker • Becky Cherriman Michelle Scally-Clarke

PLUS Fast and furious ‘slam’ – share your work from the day for fantastic prizes!

MEET Lucy Saxon, 19 year old author of young adult epic adventure series

Take Back the Skies – here to discuss her work and answer your questions!

£4. Age 12–18. Sponsored by Ilkley Book Club.

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER

Breaking News: Make a Newspaper in a DayChurch House LS29 9DS 10.30am–4.30pm Become a real-life journalist for the day! Interview famous Festival authors and work with a journalist to create a special edition Festival newspaper.£5. Age 13–18.Bring a packed lunch. Places limited – please book in advance.

Book online www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk Box Office 01943 816714