There’s been a huge response to the Auckland Writers Festival Schools’ Programme, with thousands of tickets sold in just a couple of weeks.

We have just opened circle seating to the secondary schools’ events and it’s looking likely we’ll do the same for intermediate schools later this week.

Tickets are only available via schools. So if you’re a teacher, a parent or have a connection to a secondary or intermediate school, please encourage early purchase. The events – which cater for students from Year 5 to Year 13 – have all sold out in previous years.

Australian ‘national treasure’ John Marsden, multiple award-winning German fantasy author Cornelia Funke, our very own Booker Prize-winning author Eleanor Catton and globally lauded writer, Lloyd Jones are just a few taking part in the global and local line-up of writers treating students this year.

You can download the full Schools’ Programme HERE. To make enquiries, email schools@writersfestival.co.nz and for bookings go to groups@ticketmaster.co.nz or call Ticketmaster on 09 970 9745.

Day attendance (entry to four sessions) is just $12 per student and must be booked through schools. Schools needing financial transport assistance can apply to the Festival Schools Transport Fund. All events take place at the Aotea Centre. Bookings close 10 April.