RYEDALE Book Festival is delighted to announce that radio star Gemma Cairney will visit Ryedale School as part of her big bus promotional book tour.

She will be at Ryedale School from 9.30am on Monday, March 13,where she will discuss with Year 9 and 10 pupils the issues addressed in her ground-breaking self-help book for the modern teenager entitled “Open”.

They will have the chance to ask her questions, see inside the tour bus and take away a signed copy of her book.

Festival director Sarah Tyson said: “We are thrilled that Gemma, who is such an inspiring person for young adults, is coming to Ryedale.

“It is not easy for a big touring bus to reach the heart of our rural district and so we often get miss out on high profile events like these.

“I am really excited about this opportunity for people who live in the countryside to properly meet a really cool personality such as Gemma.

“She sounds great. I can’t wait to meet her.”