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Literary Stars Align for Ilkley Fest
13 Aug
Summary
- Top authors like Simon Armitage to appear.
- Festival features writers with Yorkshire connections.
- Ilkley Festival boasts 53 years of literary history.
The Ilkley Literature Festival, now in its 53rd year, is set to feature a stellar lineup of authors this October. Celebrated writers such as Simon Armitage, Jacqueline Wilson, and Kate Atkinson are confirmed to appear.
The festival's program proudly highlights writers with ties to Yorkshire, with over a third of participants hailing from the region. This reflects the festival's significant history as the inaugural literature festival in the north of England.
Attendees can expect a diverse range of personalities, including journalist Samira Ahmed, former swimmer Mark Foster, tennis coach Judy Murray, and politician Dame Margaret Hodge. Organizers emphasize that the festival offers engaging content for all interests.
