hay festival

The controversy over plans to put recommended age ranges on the covers of children's books ignited at the Hay festival yesterday, with authors speaking both for and against proposals due to be implemented by a wide group of children's publishers later this year.

Question is, is this really about the kids, or are there hidden agendas here?

Thinking of heading to the Hay? They have a pretty exciting lineup of speakers this year, including Jimmy Carter, Naomi Klein and Ian McEwan. Check out the complete list of guests here.

Heads up People! One of the Uk's largest (and yet at the same time smallest and most intimate) book festivals is coming up again ... Yes it's the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye ... Every year thousands of literary types get together in one of the smallest towns on the English / Welsh Borders. If you're in the UK in May, check it out...