Friday 13 September – Sunday 15 September
Sevenoaks School is delighted to partner with the Sevenoaks Literary Festival to bring a Young Adult and Teen genre to the 2024 programme. Join us at The Space and watch an exciting line-up of authors that promises to inspire and engage young minds over a packed weekend.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of fantasy, a lover of real-life stories, or someone who just can’t get enough of thrilling adventures, we’ve got something special just for you.
Friday 13 September
The Young Adults & Teens Literary Festival starts with the award winning, Crossing the Line by Tia Fisher. Join us for a powerful Young Adult & Teen session with Tia Fisher. Based on a true story, Crossing the Line explores how teenagers can be swept into county lines. Discover Erik’s gripping journey through the dark underworld of drugs and violence. Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, 2024.
Saturday 14 September
Experience a thrilling session with Ravena Guron, author of the bestselling book This Book Kills. Trapped in a mansion with a murderer, three girls must solve the mystery in this mind-blowing thriller. Slick and expertly plotted, Catch Your Death is perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.
Saturday 14 September
David Fenne’s thrilling sequel to Overemotional (Sunday Times Book of the Week), Overthinking is a queer Young Adult fantasy is filled with drama, intrigue, and surprises and is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman. Steven Percival, thriving after a summer with his boyfriend Troy, faces chaotic housemates and frazzled friendships at uni, only to be recruited by DEMA for a mission that unearths the past and makes him question his reality.
Sunday 15 September
Join world-leading zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum as he unveils the secrets of animal communication for the Young Adult & Teen audience. Drawing on his extensive research and wild observations, Kershenbaum explains Why Animals Talk and offers profound insights into our own language. Don’t miss this captivating journey into the animal kingdom!
Sunday 15 September
Full of heart, drama and beauty, On Silver Tides is a sweeping Young Adult fantasy inspired by ancient folklore that will draw you into a secret world within Britain’s waterways.
Sunday 15 September
Bestselling author Caroline Lawrence delves into Greek mythology with her Young Adult & Teen book, ‘Pantheon’, discovering why their stories are still so enthralling today.
Bookings are now open! For more information and to book tickets, head to What’s On at The Space.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Space soon!
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums