Free. Drop in! Ages 14+
Showcasing careers in the book publishing industries in the North of England.
Come along and meet stimulating Northern booksellers, writing organisations & publishers all under one roof on one day! Guests include Comma Press, Commonword, Fly on the Wall Press, Saraband, Society of Young Publishers North, Young Identity and the Portico Library book restoration duo, Jim & Tim plus fabulous books to buy!
Programme may be subject to change.
Performances under the dome
Poets & spoken word artists ready to thrill & inspire!
· Young Identity
· The Writing Squad
Workshops
Get creative & have fun!
· 12:00 Create your story with Manchester’s Literature & Performance Collective, Young Identity
· 14:30 Make a zine exploring alternative places in Manchester with queer, autistic writer, poet & creative Abbi Parcell
Reading Room Talks
· 11:15 Is a Career in Publishing for you? Debbie Williams (MMU Publishing)
· 12:30 In conversation with...Northern-based writers – Louisa Reid &
Okechukwu Nzelu talking to Morayo Sodipo
· 13:45 Networking in the North - all you need to know: Children's Books North
· 15:00 Book illustration from start to finish: Chellie Carroll
1-2-1s at The Cobden Table
Sign up on the day – Ask your burning questions – 12 x 20-minute slots
Experts include 11:30 Comma Press, 12:45 Fly on the Wall Press, 14:00 Commonword writer Mickela Sonola and 15:00 Children’s Books North co-founder & freelance editor, Tilda Johnson
School Writing Trail
Read the best writing from young people in Greater Manchester – part of Manchester UNESCO City of Literature displays around the city. (1st – 15th June)
