Sign In for Full Access

Quick access through the institutional single sign-on Manchester Met Sign In
Skip this for now
|
Public Access Here

Sign In for Free Access

Login with email for free guest access to a range of Rise content
Go!
Logging You In!
Incorrect Password (Click Here to Reset)! Passwords Must Match Password must be more than 8 characters
Skip this for now
|
Man Met Access Here
menu
Black History Month
//REWORK THIS
:
lock Restricted Content
17th September
11:45 to 17:00
8 You will earn 8 silver points for completing this activity.
Log In To Book

Black British Book Festival on Tour

17th September 11:45 to 17:00
In its third year the Black British Book Festival is Europe’s largest celebration of black literature and a fast-growing and a widely acclaimed event showcasing black authors and providing a platform for established and up and coming writers across the country.
This event is part of Black History Month - the celebration of the continued achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world during. As outlined on the official Black History Month website, it is also a time for continued action to tackle racism, reclaim Black history, and to ensure Black history is represented and celebrated all year round.

“Manchester has been unveiled as one of cities taking centre stage in a summer tour to celebrate the Black British Book Festival this year.

In its third year the Black British Book Festival is Europe’s largest celebration of black literature and a fast-growing and a widely acclaimed event showcasing black authors and providing a platform for established and up and coming writers across the country.

Championing emerging talent, hear from leading voices in Manchester Central Library on Sunday 17 September and discover your new favourite Black authors at this family festival that aims to banish barriers to entry.

Storytelling, workshops and talks, from key black authors including Derek Owusu, Manchester based poet Jackie Kay and author Kehinde Andrews, British academic and author specialising in Black Studies, will be part of the festival event taking place in Manchester Central Library.

Ore Agbaje-Williams and Lola Jaye will lead workshops, and children and adult and children’s authors Ella Phillips and Kimberley Whittam and Jaqueline Ro will also take part in the planned events.

Manchester Libraries & Archives and Read Manchester will also promote their See Myself in Book collections on the day, which ensure books are racially inclusive.

The festival has partnered with major publishers including Pan Macmillan, Hachette, Penguin and SAGE.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Discover... talented black authors
  • Learn... from storytelling, workshops and talks
  • Transform... the way we connect, inspire, and bring the joy of reading to communities across the UK
  • Explore... incredible authors, engage in captivating discussions, and celebrate the joy of reading in unexpected places.
  • Earn up to 8 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 11:45 to 17:00 on 17/09/23 - Manchester Central Library
    Black British Book Festival on Tour