Barry Cunningham says working with Roald Dahl helped him realise how children connect with books.

Anna, 11, will perform her piece that portrays an evocative journey into woodland.

The American singer, 22, said she "loved" bedtime stories herself when she was a child.

The 2024 Bradford Literature Festival had "record ticket sales" after decade of events in the city.

Nine literary festivals, including Cheltenham, have called for extra support after losing funding.

A family spokesperson says the exhibition is "an amazing, iconic and beautiful tribute to Benjamin".

Writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce will champion reading and children's books in the two-year role.

Ruth Hogan says women can "become less visible and have less of a voice, which is ridiculous".

Roy is a Booker Prize-winning author and has written about human rights issues, and war and capitalism.