The Kids & YA Literature Festival brings together some of the best creators in youth literature in areas as diverse as fiction, theatre and film. Writers, publishers, editors and industry advocates will present on panels. There will be launches, manuscript assessments in an all-day festival on Saturday 3rd July 2010 with a specialist workshop day on Sunday 4th July 2010. The Festival supports Room to Read bringing literacy to the children of the developing world. Director of the Festival: Susanne Gervay www.sgervay.com