Thousands of school kids are getting a taste of literary life and what it takes to be an author at the Auckland Writers Festival this week. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Writers FestivalThe festival's school programme is a mainstay with 2000 students a day sitting in on author talks, meeting writers and getting books signed. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Writers FestivalStudent Roy, 10, said he enjoyed meeting authors "who are the best in New Zealand." As for what's popular among young students, Tui T. Sutherland's fantasy series Wings of Fire gets the thumbs up. The Auckland Writers Festival continues through to Sunday.

Source: Stuff August 26, 2022 05:16 UTC