Schools Programme

The Schools’ Programme was first introduced as part of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival’s Youth Programme in 2014. Its aim is to inspire thousands of Island children to read, write, listen and tell stories, by bringing authors, storytellers and performers into a wide range of Island schools over a two day period.

This year the Schools’ Programme will run on Thursday and Friday 10th-11th October 2019.

For IWLF Schools’ Programme enquiries email schools@isleofwightliteraryfestival.com

IWLF Story Festival 21-22 February 2020

In addition to the Schools Programme (during the Isle of Wight Literary Festival) a new IWLF Story Festival will run on the 21st and 22nd February 2020 at Riverside Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight.

Designed for 4-18 year olds, our aim is for children and families to have fun together creating stories and crafts, getting inspiration from authors, poets, actors and illustrators, to imagine more amazing things to do. Visit iwlfstoryfestival.com to find out more.

FEEDBACK FROM ATTENDEES

“Fabulous atmosphere. Will attend more sessions next year”
2018 Festival Attendee

“Lovely venue. Sessions felt intimate rather than just large audiences. Good format mixture of author presentations and interviews.”

2018 Festival Attendee

“The Isle of Wight should be proud of this and those who have worked to establish it. A great attraction. Thank you and well done. a lovely setting at Northwood House, a short stroll from the sea.”

2018 Festival Attendee

FEEDBACK FROM PRESENTERS

“A great treat for authors every year. Delightful surroundings and very efficient organisation. A thoroughly worthy cause!”
Peter Snow

“I wanted to say, first of all, thank you so much for having me, and for looking after me brilliantly. I loved being at the IOWLF. It was also a joy to meet you and the rest of the team. Everything about the festival seemed to work beautifully – the location, the bookselling, the organisation, the technical side of things. I will be heartily recommending it to all my author friends!
Thanks again, and well done on such a fantastic festival”
Henry Hemming

Feedback from Schools

“The children and staff have all talked positively about the visits, and I’m really grateful that you chose us”

Richard Simpson, Summerfields Primary School

“After our successful literary day last week, parents have talked to me about how they can support their child’s reading at home”

Beth Dyer, Nineacres Primary School

Schools Programme

IWLF Story Festival 21-22 February 2020

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