The Stuff of Legend

Join award-winning writers Inbali Iserles and Justin Somper who will be talking about their worlds of adventure beyond the familiar time and spaces. Board Somper’s ship of Vampirates (Vampires and pirates in one) and be the first to hear about his new book, Empire of the Night, or  be drawn into Iserles’ modern day myths which bring exotic worlds to North London and even reveal the secret passages which can lead you  there.

Whether you already know and love their books or are about to discover them you’ll have a chance to find out a little of the how and why these writers make their magic.

Recommended Age 8-12

Inbali Iserles is a lawyer, keeper of exotic rodents and award-winning children’s writer. Her books are The Tygrine Cat and The Bloodstone Bird, which was named one of the ‘50 best winter reads’ inThe Independent in 2009.

Justin Somper was a children’s books publicity consultant before turning his obsession with vampires to good use in his popular Vampirates series for children. He has produced six books in three years and shows no signs of stopping.

Julia Eccleshare has spent her working life to date within children's books as a critic, an editor, an author and a commentator. She is the children's editor of The Guardian.