Mollie Davidson tells us about a family writing workshop she took part in as part of the Birmingham Book Festival and gives details about the next one in October 2009 . For adults and young friends/relatives in pairs, these are a great way to get your kids(and yourself!) writing...

Festival Artistic Director Jonathan Davidson tells us about a forthcoming Helen Cross/Tommy Wierenga event at the Birmingham Book Festival in October 2009, and more about the book behind it...