Terence Blacker meets school pupils in Finaghy Library

Terence spoke about his writing, his work as a columnist with The Independent and the changing world of publishing from his time as the Editorial Director with Hutchinson. He also read some extracts from his books and answered questions from the audience.

Valerie Christie, Children’s Services Manager, Libraries NI said: “Libraries NI was delighted that Terence Blacker made a return visit to Northern Ireland. We were particularly pleased that, on this occasion, he spoke with a teenage audience and hope that, as a result of his visit, these school children will be encouraged to extend their own reading and writing skills.”

This visit was held in celebration of the Irish Children’s Book Festival 2011 which runs for the month of October.

For details of all events being held in libraries across Northern Ireland, go the Libraries NI website www.librariesni.org.uk .