Derbyshire Literature Festival 2010 takes place 1 -14 June.

We hope you enjoy the diverse range of more than 100 events featured in this year’s Festival during which you’ll have the opportunity to meet and be inspired by celebrated authors, many of whom are based in Derbyshire or feature the county in their work.

We’re delighted that authors including Angela Huth, Judith Allnatt, Bernardine Evaristo, Lynda Page, Stephen Booth and Jude Morgan will be sharing their experiences and reading from their latest books. Poets Dorothea Smartt, Jane Weir and Ann Atkinson will also be reading from their latest collections.

If you like to practice or talk about sports, there is something for you too! Talk Football with journalist Paul Walker, get tips on how to write about sport from Duncan Hamilton, or experience something different with the Great Shakespearean Workout.

You can also try your hand at Chinese brush painting or bookbinding, or pick up tips on how to write fiction with Judith Allnatt and crime writer David Hewson, or take part in a Renga workshop with Linda France.

If you fancy something more relaxing enjoy a free pampering session at Buxton Library before getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse into writing for women’s magazine with Maria McCarthy.

Derbyshire’s rich history is celebrated through talks exploring local transport and railway networks with Geoffrey Kingscott; rock art and the prehistoric secrets of Gardom’s edge with Dr Bill Bevan; and the changing views of Belper with Adrian Farmer. Come along to hear new songs inspired by the landscape and heritage of the county performed by David Gibb and his band, as a part of the Mills and Chimneys project.

There are events for teenage readers including the chance to meet Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, creators of The Edge Chronicles, Anthony McGowan and Joseph Delaney.

Younger children can take part in craft and stories session inspired by the characters and stories Alison Uttley, or join puppeteer Gordon McLellan on wild pirate adventures, have fun rhyming and playing out stories at Caryl Hart’s workshops, or celebrate Spot’s birthday!

And more so...

Get your festival brochure now from http://www.derbyshire.gov. uk/festival, from any Derbyshire Library or from Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058 if you would like a copy posting to you. Tickets are now on sale and can be booked at any Derbyshire Library or through Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.