Our first author is… Sharna Jackson!

We’re delighted to announce that our first author is Luton born, award-winning, bestselling author and World Book Day author for 2022, Sharna Jackson.

Sharna is the author of High Rise Mystery series and will be reading from her latest book, The Good Turn.

Set in Luton, where Sharna is from, we’ll meet Josephine, Wesley and Margot in this sharp, funny middle grade adventure with themes of real-life activism.

This is a hybrid event, and people can attend either in-person at the Hat Factory or join the online stream.

1-2pm in the Hat Factory Theatre. Ages 8-12

You can book tickets to see Sharna Jackson through the Culture Trust website.

Tickets for all the author events and workshops will need to be booked in advance through the Culture Trust website and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Luton Literature Book Festival is Funded by Arts Council England, with funding support from Luton Rising, Luton BID, and Flamingo Arts, and is supported by 1 Degree East, The Culture Trust, Luton Libraries and the University of Bedfordshire.

Please note, this event will be live streamed. Members of the audience may appear or be heard on the live stream if participating in the event on stage or taking part in Q&As. Backs of heads may also be visible on the live stream, depending on where people are sat in the Theatre. Tickets are purchased on the understanding and agreement that you may appear on the live stream and future broadcasts of the event.

Please contact the box office on 01582 878100 with any booking queries.

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