The Auckland Writers Festival, at the Aotea Centre 16-21 May 2023.

The festival offers a six-day programme of conversations, debates, talks and performances with the world's best writers and thinkers.
Over the holidays please take the time to review the huge catalogue of amazing guests, and choose what you like best.
You can pick up a copy of the program from any Auckland Library, or check out the website for full details, www.writersfestival.co.nz

There is a very comprehensive program just for schools, (which is free, but bookings are required) Book here
For young writers, there is the Young Authors Challenge you can book here
You can see the 2022 winners here