Northern Young Adults Literary Festival 2025
Saturday 19th July 2025 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
University of Lancashire, Preston

In association with Publishing UCLan, the Northern YA Litfest will return in July bringing some amazing authors to Preston for workshops, panel discussions, book signings & more.

This popular literary festival hosted by the University of Central Lancashire will return in July with packed agenda catering for readers of all ages
For the first time in its seven year history, the Northern and Young Adult Literary Festival (NYALitFest), includes a programme of events suitable for young children, older children and adults.
Held on the Preston Campus on Saturday 19 July, visitors can sign up to a series of workshops hosted by authors and guest speakers to discuss writing genres, techniques, character development and more.
This includes Carnegie nominated and KMPG Children’s Book Ireland Book Award winner, C.G. Moore, who will chat to authors Daniel Tawse, George Lester, and debut Poppy T. Perry about writing romantic relationships in young adult fiction.