We had an amazing day at our Young Adult Book Festival on Saturday 14th September!
A huge THANK YOU to Stowmarket Library for hosting the event, and to all the staff, volunteers and authors who spent the day making our celebration of Young Adult books and readers such a success.
With additional thanks to our sponsors and supporters: Suffolk Libraries, Paul Wright Estate Agents, Harris & Harris Books, the East of England Co-op, and Taller Books.
Check out our photos of the event, and listen to our interview on Suffolk Sound Radio!
The official opening of the festival with a welcome speech from Councillor Terence Carter, Mayor of Stowmarket.
Readings from our Book Fair Authors, MT McGuire, Ian Hornett, and Rachel Churcher. Also pictured: Ally Aldridge and Julia Blake.
In conversation with our guest authors, Annaliese Avery and Pam Smy – including Pam’s amazing sketch books!
Our YA Book Fair and signing table, and participant goodie bags.
Our fantastic YA book recommendation board, with contributions from participants, authors, library staff – and even a couple from the Mayor himself! Zoom in for some brilliant reading inspiration.
Our Festival Programme.
More information on the authors taking part in the event:
Pam Smy, author of Thornhill* and The Hideaway*
Annaliese Avery, author of The Immortal Games*
Ally Aldridge, author of Ocean Heart* and Sky Heart
Julia Blake, author of Erinsmore and Mage Quest
Rachel Churcher, author of the Battle Ground Series* and Angels*
Ian Hornett, author of the Quarton Series and Shoal
MT McGuire, author of the K’Barthan Series*
*Find these books in Suffolk Libraries!
