Children's authors to attend Staffordshire Young Teen Fiction Awards
Shortlisted books for this year's awards include Lie or Die by A. J. Clack, A Mind Full of Murder by Derek Landy and The Things We Leave Behind by Clare Furniss.Councillor Hayley Coles, cabinet member for communities and culture, said thousands of young readers and library staff looked forward to the event each year.She said getting to meet their favourite authors could be "inspirational" for pupils."It's all about encouraging a love of books and reading," she added."Young people tell us that taking part makes them feel part of a wider reading community that goes beyond the school book club."
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