WORLD Book Day celebrations will be taking place next month at Malton and Pickering libraries with children’s author Sarah Coyle.

She will be introducing her picture book, The Biggest Story, by leading an interactive story-time session as well as answering questions.

Festival director Sarah Tyson said “The Biggest Story is a perfect story for a World Book Day celebration as it is inspiring, cheerful and inclusive.

“It builds children’s confidence to tell their own stories and celebrates the joy of shared story-telling.”

The sessions take place on Thursday, March 5, at Malton Library, from 10am to 11.30am, and Pickering Library, from 1pm to 2.30pm.

For more information, ryedalebookfestival.com