Manx Literary Festival 2015 proves popular

Fri, 25 Sep 2015

Joanne Harris - photo courtesy Jennifer Robertson of Kyte Photography

The number of people attending Manx Litfest events is on the rise this year.

Creative writers and illustrators will visit Island schools today to celebrate storytelling including a talk with world-renowned writer Joanne Harris, the author of 'Chocolat'.

The literary contingent will travel to 26 schools and colleges to inspire budding young talent.

Festival director John Quirk tells us what's on the programme for today: