Overview

Join one of Britain’s best -loved children’s writers, former Children’s Laureate and Tracy Beaker creator Jacqueline Wilson to hear about her brand new book ‘The Girl Who Wasn’t There’, a story about siblings and friendship with a hint of ghostliness. Join Jacqueline Wilson in conversation with Jojo Silva and Discover how Jacqueline started writing and the inspiration behind some of her best-loved characters.

Age 8 – 11 

About The Author

Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old and she has been writing ever since.  She has written over 100 bestselling books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather.

About Ealing Book Festival

The aim of Ealing Book Festival is to celebrate the joy of reading and to advance engagement and education around literature and reading. Through our events we hope to bring people and communities together; inspire and develop writers of all ages; showcase well-known authors and promote local writers, and grow book-loving audiences. The Festival team is Catherine Jaquiss, Jeff Brown, Alex Gerlis, Anne Elletson, Tanya Burgess, Nadine Thompson, Jeff Highfield, Ian Burge, Emma Walker and Natalie Arestis.

 www.ealingbookfestival.com.

Supported by St Benedict’s School.

Please note that all children need to be accompanied by an adult.