The 2013 Bookworm Literary Festival will feature several writers, illustrators, and scholars from the world of children’s and young adult literature. Our friends at The Bookworm asked their experts for some top picks.
Australian author Meredith Badger, best known for her Fairy School Dropout series will speak on the BLF’s “Forever Young (Adult)” panel on Tuesday, March 19, 6pm.
For younger readers:
The 18th Emergency by Betsy Byars
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
For teen readers:
Uglies by Scott Westerfield
Whisper by Chrissie Keighery
All I Ever Wanted by Vikki Wakefield
Tickets to Meredith’s BLF panel are currently on sale at the Bookworm.
Photo: bookedout.com.au
