Manchester Literature Festival provides unique and imaginative opportunities for audiences to experience high quality live literature via an annual festival format and associated project activities. Our main objectives are: * to showcase the very best in contemporary writing from across the world * to commission innovative literature from established and emerging writers * to provide opportunities for writers to experiment with new media in the production and presentation of their work * to promote Manchester as a hub for international cultural exchange * to provide inspirational opportunities for children and young people to engage in creative writing and reading activities. The seventh Festival runs 8-23 October 2012.