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We celebrated the power of words at the Banned Book Club: Writer’s Marketplace!
In 2023, PEN America counted 3,362 book bans affecting 1,557 unique titles in US schools. The authors targeted are predominantly female, Black and/or LGBTQ+ writers. (https://pen.org/) The practice of banning books contributes to a growing climate of censorship and silencing the voices we need to hear the most.
They say when America sneezes, the UK gets a cold. Although banning books is not happening here right now, the climate in Britain is becoming increasing repressive and cold.
At our Banned Book Club Marketplace we encouraged the sale of as many banned books as possible – highlighting female, LGBTQ+, black voices and more.
We had performances, readings, and more throughout the day.
Check out the schedule below
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Meet the Marketplace
Connect with renowned authors, publishers, activists and booksellers for professional advice on getting your work seen by agents and publishing houses, and explore an array of banned books!
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Drag Story Time
The fabulous Babs Darling will join us for a Storytime session that will engage your child’s (3-7yrs) creativity and love for reading!
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Draft Open Mic
Writers, seize the moment! Share your work-in-progress with Yvonne Battle-Felton, Academic Director for Creative Writing at the University of Cambridge and commissioning editor for John Murray’s. Each writer gets 3 minutes. Want to pitch to Yvonne? Book a slot by emailing info@writingonthewall.org.uk
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Pulp Idol 2024 Official Book Launch!
Join us as we proudly launch Pulp Idol Firsts 2024 with a reading from our Pulp champion, Kevin Chadwick!
Saturday 25th May, 11am – 4pm
Liverpool Central Library
This is a FREE EVENT. Booking required, donations appreciated.
*These are difficult times. We know some people may struggle to afford full price tickets. If you would like to attend this event but can’t afford to, please contact info@writingonthewall.org.uk. All queries will be treated in confidence.
If you would like to purchase a gifted ticket for someone who can’t afford it, please buy directly from the event page and we will offer your ticket out.
Date: May 25, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
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Join us for the fourth session of the Writer’s Bloc 2024! IMPORTANT: Please do not turn up to a Writer’s Bloc session without registering and being invited. Numbers are limited and session attendance is by invite only. We are unable to allow entry if you have not been accepted onto the session.
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