Fisher first Wales' Young People's Poet Laureate

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 08:00 Fantasy childrens author Catherine Fisher will be officially named Wales first Young Peoples Poet Laureate later today (18th October). The Newport writer will be given the title by Literature Wales, which was established in April this year when the authors' society Academi joined forces with the north Wales writing centre, Ty Newydd. The ceremony will take place in Cardiff's Literature Lounge, presented by Welsh singer Charlotte Church. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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