Outreach in Schools

Children in school in the middle of crafting, some looking to the camera and smiling.

The Stratford Literary Festival is a registered charity that aims to encourage a love of books and writing, and to use books and writing to educate, improve wellbeing and cultivate the life skills that reading and writing can bring.

Good literacy is the bedrock of education and the springboard to positive wellbeing and life outcomes – and we’re right on the starting blocks!

We just love spreading the word. If you feel you can support us, please get in touch.

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Events in Schools in 2025

Over the last 12 months we’ve worked with or are working with:

Sam Sedgman * Janelle McCurdy * Joseph Coelho * Alex Wheatle * Sarah Coyle * Adam Rutherford * Anthony McGowan * Brothers McLeod * M. G. Leonard * Louie Stowell * Matt Goodfellow * Neill Cameron * Alex Falase-Koya * Sophy Henn * Hiba Noor Khan * Gareth P. Jones * Tom Percival * Onjali Q. Raúf

We’ve visited many schools across the region and inspired thousands children with workshops and author events.

Trio of images: Louie Stowell with two children holding books and smiling, M. G. Leonard with a group of children, Janelle McCurdy in a school.

With thanks to STRADFAS for its support of our outreach work.