Arts Richmond is hosting a Young Writers' Festival at The Exchange in Twickenham on Sunday, 23 March at 2pm.

Last year, Arts Richmond's Young Writers' Festival was open to all young people who either live or attend school/clubs in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

This was a chance to demonstrate their writing skills of any form: stories, descriptive writing, poems, playlets, or lyrics for songs-whatever their imagination could devise.

This year, Arts Richmond was again supported by well-known author Anthony Horowitz who is famous of the Alex Rider book and film series.

Over 700 entries were received for Arts Richmond's Young Writers' Competition this year.

At the festival, Arts Richmond will be celebrating the finalist's pieces by presenting their work at this in front of the Mayor, patron Anthony Horowitz, and other special guests.

Local actors will bring the children's work to life, during a two-hour presentation and the winners for each category will be announced.

Arts Richmond will also have a published book of all the children's work available for sale.

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Book your tickets and pre order you books here.

Children go free but you will still need to book their seats.