FIRST EVENTS ANNOUNCED, MORE TO FOLLOW

SIMON ARMITAGE

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is a renowned British poet, playwright, and novelist known for his accessible and evocative writing style. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Costa Book Award and the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry.

MICHAEL MORPURGO

Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo is a bestselling British author known for his children's books, including "War Horse" and "Private Peaceful." He has won many awards, including the Children's Book Award and the Blue Peter Book Award.