We are delighted to reveal the #InternationalBooker2024 longlist, featuring 13 books ‘that speak of courage and kindness, of the vital importance of community, and of the effects of standing up to tyranny’.
➡️ Discover the full list: https://t.co/JQYmgLwhox
Some spaces remain on Billy Kahora's workshop at @ExeterCustom this Saturday!
Learn how to enhance the dialogue in your fiction with our March writer-in-residence.
Find out about this great opportunity for developing writers and book now: https://t.co/4IG36gnfPw
#QuayWords
Lovely people. Out of interest, if you have read my debut, HER… who would play the killer in a film? *No spoilers, so feel free to DM your answer*
I don’t have anyone in mind, but someone asked me who I would want and it made me curious!
@ShelterBox introduces readers to inspiring stories from all around the world, and raises funds to support families who have lost their homes to disaster. Sign up and read with with with their bookclub https://t.co/yCTQH073d8
This is an example of peepshow or tunnel book, a kind of virtual reality of the time capable of giving the illusion of depth and perspective. A XIX century souvenir of the Valley of the Rhine or Rhine Gorge
[📹 David Minkin]
Woop woop John Agard’s ‘Windrush Child’ has been longlisted for @The_DBAwards !
Huge congratulations to all the other nominees whose words and illustrations are making game-changing literature!
#DBA
Looking to add nuance and complexity to your characters? Want to create stimulating, detailed worlds to place them in? Find new ways to access worlds in this 2 hour in-person writing workshop focused on writing for stage. Suitable for all levels.
https://t.co/5cKSXORlro
Throughout August we are hosting a variety of writing focused workshops for global majority people online and in-person. Book on to one of Pay What You Decide sessions and head to https://t.co/eh42s7TxPd for more information on each offer!
Follow the journey of Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson on your literary tour of Devon inspired books, visit the River Taw and River Torridge referred to as the Two Rivers in the book or see the the Tarka statue in Bideford. 🧵
The stars must have aligned today because I met one of Britain’s best-loved story makers, @MichaelMorpugo at our local market! We spoke about the campaign to save the mobile library service and he gives us his wholehearted support and will be helping in any way he possibly can 🤩