Suitable for Years 5 & 6 Join Katya Balen, the Carnegie Medal winning author of October, October, for an interactive storytelling adventure whether it be rafting trips through rocky seas, exploring and forging dens on a small deserted island, or rescuing a family of puffins from a night-time storm. In this event, Katya shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books and how you can build an exciting story from the everyday world around you. www.katyabalen.com [https://www.katyabalen.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist: Ghostlines October, October Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]