Lynne Reid Banks, Hampstead and Highgate Literary Festival
The best-selling author of the L-Shaped Room and The Indian in the Cupboard reflects on her prolific career as part of Hampstead and Highgate Literary Festival.
Having penned the controversial portrayal of unplanned pregnancy, The L-Shaped Room , along with enduring adventure story The Indian in the Cupboard , Lynne Reid Bank shows unparalleled scope as a writer. She can switch between subtle , sophisticated prose on hard-hitting subjects and bright, bold writing that engages younger readers.
Banks has described how she feels most natural when writing for children, and her achievements in this genre were celebrated in 2013 when she was lauded with the J.M Barrie Award for Action for Children's Arts.
Her latest novel, Uprooted, appeals to both younger and older readers. Heavily influenced by her own experiences, it depicts a young girl's travels across Canada during the war.
Banks will discuss this latest story, along with her rich repertoire of work, with journalist and literary consultant Heather Abrams.
| What | Lynne Reid Banks, Hampstead and Highgate Literary Festival |
| Where | London Jewish Cultural Centre, 94-96 North End Road, London, NW11 7SX | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Golders Green (underground) |
| When |
On 14 Sep 14, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Price | £10 |
| Website | Click here to book via London Jewish Culture Centre |