Own the Awkward – Simon James Green
Awkward teenage hilarity with a positive message? This interactive, laugh-out-loud event includes comedy anecdotes from Carnegie Medal nominated author Simon James Green’s own (hapless) school days, an interactive synopsis, and a reminder of the power of comedy. There’s a joyful and positive section on LGBTQ+ representation which everyone will enjoy, followed by a reading and a section about how Simon became an author, writing Alex in Wonderland, Noah Can’t Event, Heartbreak Boys and many more titles.
Perfect for readers aged 12-15 years. This event is part of the Newark Book Festival Schools and Home Educated Programme. To book tickets, email hello@newarkbookfestival.org.uk.
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Own the Awkward – Simon James Green
Ticket Prices
Free Event
About the Author
Author Book Signing
The brand-new Waterstones Newark is the official Festival Bookseller, for 2026. Waterstones will be running the Festival Bookshop at the Palace Theatre and pop-up book stalls for author book signings after every event at each venue.
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Please note: Advance tickets are available until 11 am the day before the event, unless the venue is the Palace Theatre or Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre.
