Cardiff Childrenâs Literature Festival is back and this year it s free to attend
It will be a jam-packed two days with lots of favourite childrenâs authors attending the virtual event
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What happens when you combine your favourite books with an interactive element?
Cardiff Childrenâs Literature Festival is the answer - and it s back this month better than ever, virtual and free.
The award-winning family event will take place on April 24 and 25 using a new virtual platform, where it will host 24 events presented by some of the nationâs most loved childrenâs authors. There is something for children all across Wales, so it will soon be time to enjoy what is a full programme of events. Here are nine reasons why you won t want to miss it.
VISUALLY-impaired children across Keighley can claim a free book in braille or audio format. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books to youngsters in the region. Thirteen titles are available to choose from. The initiative has been launched to celebrate World Book Day tomorrow (March 4) and runs throughout this month. James Bartlett, for the RNIB, said: “We are delighted to support this year’s World Book Day. “Reading can open-up a world of possibilities and enhance the imagination, which is why it is so important for every child – and adult – to be able to enjoy books of their choice.
Exit by Belinda Bauer
Death shouldn t be funny but in this novel, there s definitely more than a wry look thrown in its direction. Step forward the Exiteers, a group dedicated to keeping a dying person company as they take their final breath. Felix Pink, a pensioner and widow who misses his wife and son dearly, is one such Exiteer and he s on a normal job. But this standard job is anything but and within a few moments, Felix is doing things he never thought imaginable. He has to figure out what is really going on, what happened at his last job, as well as stay one step ahead of the long arm of the law. It s a quirky read but wholeheartedly enjoyable. At first you think it s in bad taste to be chuckling at some of the writing, given the plot, but it feels like life is being breathed into a genre.