Our two OLA teams have been selected, and are ready to take part in the Oxfordshire and Berkshire regional heat of the international Kids' Lit Quiz on Monday 23 November. The heat will be taking place in Oxford at the Newman Rooms, Rose Place, St Aldates. Over 30 teams of four children in Years 7 & 8, and this year some from Year 6 also, will be answering 100 questions in 10 rounds. No-one knows what the questions will be, but the rounds will be themed. Previous categories have included poetry, authors, titles, settings, characters, and nursery rhymes. The KLQ is hugely entertaining, not only for the keen readers taking part, but also for the spectators who also have the chance of winning a prize in between each round. Children's authors Ann Evans, Susie Day, Dennis Hamley, Elizabeth Kay, MG Harris, Lucy Coats and Mark Robson will also be at the quiz, and will play as a team. A book shop selling a selection of their books will also be available.
Congratulations to the team from Whealtey Park School who won the Heat and go to through to the UK Final.
Children's writer Helena Pielichaty attended the Yorkshire heat and wrote up a hilarious report on her blog: http://www.helena-pielichaty.com/blog/2009/11/roundhay-school-rocks-in-kids-lit-quiz/
