Words on Wheels hits Stratford

4th February 2010

WHAT has twelve legs, four wheels, and a pile of literary awards? The New Zealand Book Council’s ‘Words on Wheels (WOW)’ tour, which sends a wagon-load of top writers into a different region of New Zealand each year.  On the bus in Taranaki is David Hill (teen fiction), Duncan Sarkies (fiction), Briar Grace-Smith (scriptwriting), Alison Wong (poetry) and Janet Hunt (non-fiction). They will be visiting schools, libraries and other venues throughout Taranaki from February 12-18.
A panel event will be held in Stratford on February 13, at the Stratford Library. From 7-8pm, the writers will read something from their works, and discuss writing and publication with the audience.
The event is free, but bookings are essential; phone Stratford Library (06) 765 5403 for information. The official bookseller associated with the event is Paper Plus, Stratford.