What if bones could talk? A chance for young people to take part in fresh approaches to creative writing with poet and tutor, Caleb Parkin.

The first Interdependence talk at MIF to discuss the big topics in society today. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, David Olusoga, Lubaina Himid, Dr. Jason Hickel, Andrew O'Hagan, and Deanna Rodger tackle Power.

The first Interdependence talk at MIF to discuss the big topics in society today. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, David Olusoga, Lubaina Himid, Jason Hickel, Andrew O'Hagan, and Deanna Rodger tackle Power.

A play with huge jeopardy that suffered from little rehearsal time and a short running time.

Writer Maggie O'Farrell talks about her latest release at Hexham Book Festival.

Sara Pascoe proves she is so much more than a comedian with a fascinating exploration of the female body at Hexham Book Festival.

Should selfie be a word in the dictionary? Previous editor of the OED John Simpson seems to think so!

Truly unique and wonderful to watch, a gem at Brighton Fringe Festival 2017.

Read Arts Award Education Manager Annabel Thomas's review of The Smell of Other People's Houses - a CILIP Carnegie Medal shortlisted title

This year we are thrilled to be working closely with CILIP and the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards to help spread the word that not only is reading great fun, it can also contribute to achieving an Arts Award!

Read Arts Award Administrator Shaun Smith's review for Railhead, one of the CILIP Carnegie Medal shortlisted titles

Hexham Book Festival is running from 28th April - 7th May featuring some top authors and writers and a whole host of interesting events.