MK Schools Lit Fest

Posted: 9th October 2025

We are so proud of this groundbreaking initiative! BBC Look East joined us this year to celebrate our commitment to supporting and engaging with local schools. Students from age 4-18 took part in author workshops and the event inspired imaginative thinking, literacy skills and creativity. Creativity is the key that unlocks the door to so many careers and it was fantastic to inspire so many students yesterday. Below is some of the initial feedback:

“The students were amazing, and asked such thoughtful and out-of-the-box questions!

I honestly feel so humbled to play a small part in getting young people excited about reading and storytelling. it’s such a special event.”

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (author):

“Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful event! The engagement from students and all the staff was amazing, what an incredible place Thornton College is! I hope you are so proud of the MK Lit Fest, it’s such an honour to be part of such a great initiative.”

Na Harrison (author) :

“Our girls had a fantastic time – they felt special and celebrated and really inspired.”

Hazeley Academy

“Our students were so impressed with Thornton School. We are all still buzzing from such a positive day and everything was so well managed.”

Radcliffe School

“Your dedication to opening children’s eyes to what is out there really is amazing.”

St Gregory’s Private Catholic School

“It was an absolutely fabulous day! Our children will remember it forever.”

Swallowfield School

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