‘Reading with all senses’ – was the motto of this year’s edition of the Literature Festival for Children with grades three participating. During a meeting with Michał Żołyński dressed up as a character of the ‘Czasodzieje’ book we were introduced to the characteristic features of the fantasy genre. Then, we walked to the Baltic Sea Cultural Center where, in the burgher hall, we were greeted by Andrzej Maleszka – author of the best-selling novel for children and teenagers of the Magic Tree series.

The meeting took a very dynamic course. The children were invited on stage where, under the direction of the charismatic writer, they acted scenes of his books. The acting of one of our girls captured Mr. Maleszka’s attention so much that he asked us for contact. At the meeting close, when placing autographs on books, the writer showered the children with questions.

The writer’s directness cast a spell on the whole audience. Who knows, perhaps he will use our children’s ideas in his next book?