Jacqueline Wilson
Legions of young fans descended on Charlotte Square Gardens for Jacqueline Wilson's event and book signing (billed for ages 9+). Her writing has made her an international phenomenon and continues to inspire and challenge young readers. In this event she describes her struggles as an aspiring writer and reveals some diary excerpts from her teenage years.
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