Hay Independence Weekend - a weekend celebrating the 42nd year of Hay's Independence. Dame Jacqueline Wilson with Jasper Fforde. Jacqueline Wilson is one of Britain’s bestselling children’s author and has written over 100 books. She has created characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather which have been turned into successful television and stage productions. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. Jacqueline was made a Dame in 2008 and was the Children’s Laureat... See more >