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Grade II-listed north London icon Alexandra Palace is the home of this literary festival, which promises four jam-packed days of readings, panel discussions, workshops and book signings. Celebrated authors in attendance include Booker Prize-winner Alan Hollinghurst, acclaimed novelist Tessa Hadley, author, broadcaster and classicist Natalie Haynes, local literary legend Michael Rosen, who marks his 80th birthday with classic readings and poems, author and science fiction screenwriter Ben Aaronovitch, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason introducing her new book To Be Young, Gifted and Black, activist Laura Bates, and more. This year, the festival also coincides with Biblio-Buzz, Alexandra Palace’s annual Children’s Book Award, and alongside the literary programme, there’ll also be music performances, spoken-word artists, stand-ups, and family activities.