Students were able to meet all the authors, choose a free book to take home and collect signatures on specially produced, commemorative bookmarks. The atmosphere throughout the evening was warm and lively, with clear evidence of strong engagement at a time when national reports suggest that reading for pleasure is facing challenges. This certainly was not the case for these students.

We extend our thanks to Weald of Kent School and their librarians for hosting such an excellent event. We also send our warm congratulations to Megan Hopkins, whose novel Starminster was announced as the winner of the twentieth PageTurners Award.

Our membership of PageTurners is supported through School Fund. We are sincerely grateful for the contributions made by families which help us to maintain a thriving community of readers at TGS, supported by a well stocked library and a professional librarian. These contributions make events of this nature possible and ensure that students continue to benefit from a wide range of resources and support.

Visiting authors commented:

Thank you so much again - a genuine highlight of my entire life. 

Megan Hopkins

Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful evening yesterday. It is probably the best award that I’ve been to particularly in terms of the students’ input and enthusiasm for reading. (shh…)

Jasbinder Bilan