THE Sydney Writers' Festival is bringing its popular School Days program for the first time to Sutherland Shire next month.
The School Days program is a celebration of literature for young adults and gives secondary school students in the shire a chance to meet their favourite authors and discover new voices.
The line-up includes 24-year-old novelist Will Kostakis, author of Loathing Lola and winner of the Sydney Morning Herald's young writer of the year award in 2005.
Joining him will be Fiona Wood, author of Six Impossible Things, shortlisted for the 2011 CBCA book of the year for older readers. She was also a screenwriter for TV programs The Secret Life of Us, Neighbours and Home and Away. Author, Olympic swimmer and TV presenter Lisa Forrest will talk about her latest novel, Inheritance.
David Stavanger, also known as Ghostboy, is considered one of Australian's best spoken word artists for young people.
The authors will read from their own work, talk about the craft of writing and take questions from the audience.
Event details: 9.30am to 2.30pm, May 21, Sutherland Entertainment Centre; tickets: $25; bookings: 9250 1778.
