Tuesday 18 April - 'Read it Again'

The Cambridgeshire Children's Picturebook Award. Special event for children and parents and children's book groups to look at the shortlisted titles and vote for their favourite title.

St Ives Library 5pm
For booking details contact St Ives Library - Tel: 0845 045 5200

Tuesday 18 April - Chris Tutton

Chris Tutton is a charismatic performer. His work varies from soft lyrical poems to short, sharp funny pieces. He has worked widely on Televison and Radio, including Loose Ends on Radio 4 with Ned Sherrin and as resident poet on Carlton Television and many Literature Festivals. Described as having 'ravishing linguistic dexterity with a keen intellect' this will be an evening of pure pleasure.

Milton Road Library 7.30pm
Tickets £5 (including glass of wine)
Tickets only available from Milton Road Library - Tel: 0845 045 5200

Wednesday 19 April - Tessa West

East Anglian writer Tessa West will be talking about her two novels The Estuary and The Reed Flute , about her work-inprogress and the writing process. She will also speak about her positive experience of selfpublishing.

Huntingdon Library 7.30pm
Tickets £5 (including glass of wine)
Tickets only available from Huntingdon Library tel: 0845 045 5200

Thursday 20 April - Once Upon a . . . Adrian Mitchell

Adrian Mitchell launches 'Once Upon a Time . . .' write a fairy tale competition. Poet, dramatist and storyteller Adrian Mitchell in performance and launching an exciting competition for age groups 14-17 years and 18+ to write a new fairytale or finish an ancient Egyptian tale. Be the first to get further details of the competition and meet Britain 's Shadow Laureate. This is a partnership project between The Fitzwilliam Museum and County Literature Development. Competition details:

Contact: [email protected]
Tel: 01223 718135
or Helen Strudwick: [email protected]

Fitzwilliam Museum 6.30pm
Tickets £5.00