TV's Lucy headlining Monty Lit Fest’s new children’s festival
Some of the best-known writers for children in Wales will be visiting the county in the very first Monty Mini Fest.
TV news broadcaster, Lucy Owen, will be appearing along with Rebecca Harry the illustrator of her new book for 5-8-year olds, The Sea House.
Older primary school-age children can look forward to meeting Mid Wales author of The Sleeping Stones, Beatrice Wallbank and hear her inspirations for writing magical stories, sparking ideas for young writers to think about where the magic happens.
They can also look forward to seeing Claire Fayers, shortlisted for her second Tir na N’Og prize among her other awards. Nominated this time for Welsh Giants, Ghosts & Goblins.
The Jill Kibble Monty Mini Fest is named in honour of one of Montgomery’s favourite residents who sadly died last year. A community dynamo, and a dedicated supporter of Montgomeryshire Literary Festival, Jill is very much missed.
The organisers of the main Monty Lit Fest hope that this new venture will inspire young readers - and writers.
The Mini Fest takes place in Montgomery on Sunday, June 8, the last day of the weekend’s main festival.
However, the week before, lucky pupils at Montgomery CiW School will also be visited by another very special guest of the main festival, appearing as a “Secret Reader”. But who? Organisers are not revealing but if you want to try and guess, take a look at the programme on www.montylitfest.com, where you can also find full details of the Mini Fest.
Tickets are on sale via the website, the Montgomery Bookshop, the Ivy Cafe & Post Office,
Montgomery, and www.lovetovisit.com.
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