Julie Bertagna will be talking about her acclaimed trilogy for young adults, Exodus, Zenith and Aurora, which tells the incredible story of young people fighting to survive in a world that is drowning in the melt from polar icecaps. She will also be helping us to launch our new competition for young people, the Midland Future Manchester Competition, coordinated in partnership with Manchester Children’s Book Festival and Manchester Science Festival. The competition invites 12 – 16 year olds to write a fictional story imagining how future Manchester may be affected by technological and environmental changes. Come along for some ideas and inside information on how to write science-inspired fiction.

Julie will also lead a CPD session for teachers on Friday 14th October, 4 - 6pm. This is a free event but places must be booked. Contact k.tew@mmu.ac.uk for details.