Northampton Academy welcomed Bali Rai to the Library, a well-known author of modern, cutting-edge books for teenagers and children. Bali's popular stories are about everyday people and the scenarios' they face within the modern multicultural society of today.
Bali gave an inspirational and interactive talk to some of our Year 9 students about how important reading is to their education and how it can enhance their everyday lives.
For more information about Bali Rai and his books please visit his website http://www.balirai.co.uk/home
"Bali Rai an expert in writing short, powerful books...A great read that handles the difficult subject matter perfectly." (Reading Matters)
"Rai never shies away from difficult topics." (The Bookseller)