PEOPLE are being given the chance to meet their favourite authors.

They will be able to join in open discussions with award-winning writers, who will talk about their books and themselves at the annual Readers' Day, at Middlesbrough Teaching and Learning Centre tomorrow.

Visiting authors include Lesley Glaister, Cath Staincliffe, Conn Iggulden, Stuart Pawson, Keith McCarthy and Pat McIntosh, while poet James Nash will compere the event.

Booking is essential for the event, which costs £10, including lunch. It will be held from 9.30am to 4pm.

To book a place call (01642) 729426.