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Horrible windy Monday but I'm cosy in bed with Jasbinder Bilan - I'm meant to be writing... new book Nush and the Stolen Emerald. Love Jas's stories and I just know this is going to be amazing ...a Maharaja, a stolen jewel, Queen Victoria and a brave Princess determined to take back what belongs to her people 🤩

Join the journey of shaping Manchester's literary landscape! 📚 Manchester City of Literature [Manchester City of Literature] is on the lookout for passionate Trustees to enrich our board. Apply now and be part of the story! More info here👇🏼manchestercityofliterature.com/news/could-you…

We've received some great entries so far - deadline extended to the end of April 2024!

Help shape & support Manchester's literary landscape! Trustees wanted Manchester City of Literature to develop and guide our future strategy. Support given for those new to charity boards. Deadline to apply: 17 May More information: manchestercityofliterature.com/news/could-you…

Strands #56 “Coming clean” 🔵🔵🔵🟡 🔵🔵🔵

A 5am writing group? Now that's something to write home about... 👇🏽 Kemptown Bookshop The story 👇🏽👇🏽 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🌟The #FestivalofLibraries begins today!🌟 Between now and Sunday there are over 100 activities taking place across every borough of Greater Manchester celebrating our amazing libraries. Download the official festival brochure here to plan your visit 📩 manchestercityofliterature.com/app/uploads/20…

Excited to head to Damascus (restaurant, that is) for an evening of powerful spoken word for Palestine. Let's share, reflect, and uplift together. See you there! 🌍✍️ #SpokenWord #Palestine #ManchesterEvents

On June 18th, Damascus Restaurant in Manchester we hosted a powerful evening of spoken word for Palestine. Debut readers bravely shared their voices, standing against the ongoing tragedy. Thank you to everyone who joined us in solidarity! #EndTheGenocide

Delighted to receive an advance copy of my 7th #FamousFive adventure story ...The Painting Puzzle with gorgeous illustrations by #JenniferJamieson ...its out in January ...preorder 🙏🏾 shorturl.at/m8g7s

10 NIGHTS is back!! 2025 production kicks off with a run at Riverside Studios in London and then tours to Derby Theatre, The Lowry, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Lawrence Batley Theatre!

Tomorrow we release our annual #ReflectingRealities report, exploring representation of racialized minorities in UK children’s literature. Find all our previous research so far on our website. ow.ly/ufRj50UgAZt

** EVENT NEWS ** Muslim Writers North present: 🇵🇸🇱🇧 RESIST poetry, stories & theatre Join us: The Place, Fallowfield Saturday 14 Dec | 6-9pm | Free #Palestine #Lebanon

This event is taking place at...The Place in Fallowfield on the 14th of December. Looking forward to hearing rousing words of hope and solidarity 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾✊🏼

Worrying trend in publishing...

The work on A6 Stockport Road, as part of the Levenshulme and Burnage scheme, is ongoing with road closures on Balleratt St and Barlow Rd. These are in place to help us carry out the works quickly and effectively. Read more on this scheme at bit.ly/4jA1pKA

Short story competition to celebrate 25 years of Murder Squad! I'm one of the judges on this. Can't wait to read your stories. Only 8 days left! Deadline 15th Feb. Open to new writers aged 18+ 3 winners and top prize of £100. See murdersquad.co.uk/competition/

No Other Land airs on Channel 4 at 11.15pm, Tuesday 4 March. Please share widely so as many people as possible can witness how Israel steals Palestinian land and destroys homes and lives, shown through the eyes of Basel, a Palestinian filmmaker, and Yuval, an Israeli journalist.

Please share this call widely. We want everyone to participate in this shared space, for our GRIEF issue, Spring 2025. Some letters will appear in the magazine; many more online.