First Story Festival

ED: Looks like might have been a one-off in 2011.

THE FIRST STORY YOUNG WRITERS’ FESTIVAL, Friday 23 September, 2011 at Broughton Castle
The Young Writers’ Festival aims to celebrate and promote writing in UK secondary schools and will be a showcase for writing by young people. It will provide a platform for 11- to 18-year-olds to read their stories and poems aloud alongside established authors including Philip Pullman, Michael Morpurgo, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Meg Rosoff and Mark Haddon. A rolling programme of workshops led by novelists and poets will offer students and teachers new ways into writing. A series of special sessions led by Kate Clanchy, Oxford’s first City Poet, will support, encourage and inspire teachers to put writing at the heart of the school day. The festival will further First Story’s aim to help young people find their voice and know that their voice has value.

Who? 2011 - Michael Morpurgo and David Nicholls

When? 22-23 September, 2011 - 2012 TBA

Where? Broughton Castle, Broughton, Banbury, Oxon OX15 5EB

How much? Adult £25, Child £10, Group £20 each

Festival Website? First Story Festival

Telephone for Enquiries: 020 3117 2318