Outreach

Our Outreach programme connects readers and writers with authors and books in schools, libraries and community settings across Northumberland.

In 2025, we have already reached over 2000 young people and our planned activity for the rest of the year will continue to engage both young people and adult readers.

Activities include our annual Schools Fest; Storyland, a one day family festival; creative writing workshops for adults; and storytelling sessions in libraries across Northumberland.

Find out more about our work both past and present below.

If you’d like to know more or are interested in supporting our programme, please contact Sarah Davy, Youth Engagement Manager – sarah@hexhambookfestival.co.uk