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Literature Festival for Schools tickets on sale now
Don't miss out on the best day ever!
From 9–18 October, the Festival Village will be filled with stories, ideas and unforgettable experiences for pupils of all ages, with the likes of authors Lucas Maxwell and Zohra Nabi; Sunday Times Bestseller Nathanael Lessore; award winning poet Joseph Coehlo; and many more joining us this year.
Explore what’s on and join us at Literature for Schools this October!
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