New London book and art festival

From Writers Online.co.uk

Jacqueline Wilson, Mackenzie Crook, Michael Morpurgo and Francesca Simon are among the guests at the inaugural Word Up festival in Dulwich, 22-24 October.

The celebration of children's literature promises to appeal to readers aged five upwards, with workshops, free activities and performances.

The Office star Mackenzie Crook will be launching his debut novel, about animalistic fairies being driven to extinction, The Windvale Sprites, Francesca Simon will reveal her latest venture, after Horrid Henry, and Michael Morpurgo will discuss War Horse with Clare Balding.

Other writers appearing include Meg Rosoff, Judith Kerr, Tim Bowler, Penelope Lively, John Hegley, Andy Stanton and Philip Ardagh.

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