Young Adult Events
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Love Stories with Holly Bourne, William Sutcliffe and Tanya Byrne
Age guideline 13+
They say that love makes the world go round. It can make our hearts sing, but it can sometimes be confusing and sad. What does love really mean? Meet three incredible authors who each write about love beautifully in their relatable and page-turning YA books, and hear first-hand what love means to them.
Who Chooses What We Read? With Lucas Maxwell, Glenthorne High School and Adiba Jaigirdar and Áine Ní Ghlinn
Why do some books get published and others don’t? Why do books get banned? Who decides if a book is suitable for us to read? Should young people have more power over what they read? Watch this exciting event with Lucas Maxwell, Áine ni Ghlinn, students from Glenthorne High School and Adiba Jaigirdar to find out!
Tell Your Own Story with Alice Oseman, Rebecca Tantony and Gordon Shaw
Age guideline 13+
How many different ways can we tell stories? We all have a story inside of us, a unique perspective on the world and a voice worth listening to. Join Alice Oseman, Rebecca Tantony and Gordon Shaw to learn some top tips on how to tell your own story!
Speaking Poetry to Power
Age guideline 13+
Join Canadian award-winning poets and activists Kelisha Daley, Martin Gomes, Khiem Hoang, Shahaddah Jack and Zara Rahman in a lively conversaton with Desiree Mckenzie for an empowering presentation on the power of performance.
Count on Creativity with Harry Baker
Age guideline 13+
World Poetry Slam Champion and maths graduate Harry Baker realises not everyone loves maths and poetry as much as him, but believes everyone could get something from it if they gave it a chance.