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SUMMARY:Emma Barnett
DESCRIPTION:‘I am writing this because I think another woman will need to read it.’ \nBroadcaster\, author and journalist\, Emma Barnett joins us to discuss her honest\, relatable and funny new book Maternity Service. Written in real time after the birth of her second child\, Emma draws parallels between lockdown and maternity leave before exploring the challenges faced by women when their lives are turned upside down. Emma’s perspective is invaluable for anyone with a rose-tinted view of what this period of a woman’s life entails and particularly for anyone about to embark on their own period of maternity service. It is a story filled with love too – tough love and the gooey kind. \nManchester-born and raised\, Emma is an award-winning broadcaster and journalist. Named Interviewer of the Year at the British Journalism awards and Speech Broadcaster of the Year by the Radio Academy\, she is a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme. Previously\, she was the chief host of BBC’s Woman’s Hour\, the longest running women’s programme in the world and also a Newsnight presenter on BBC Two. And before that\, BBC Radio 5 Live’s mid-morning weekday programme coming straight out of Salford – five minutes from the hospital where she was born. Emma writes a bi-weekly newspaper column for the I paper and a newsletter on Substack called Trying. \nPresented by Manchester Literature Festival and chaired by Kate Feld\, writer and host of the Feminist Book Club. Supported by Library Live. \nTickets: Book here or click on the green ‘Book Now’ button below\, or phone the box office on 0161 876 2015
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SUMMARY:Black British Book Festival Manchester
DESCRIPTION:The Black British Book Festival is set to return to Manchester Central Library next year following a successful event at Manchester Central Library in September 2023.\nThe festival will bring the incredible energy\, culture and celebration of Black British literature to the city on Saturday 29th March 2025. \nIt is another incredible opportunity to connect with inspiring Black British authors\, storytellers\, and book lovers right here in Manchester. It is open to all and free to attend. It will be a day to celebrate Black voices and stories through workshops\, the chance to participate in panels and buy books and more. \nFounded by Selina Brown in 2021\, the Black British Book Festival is Europe’s largest celebration of Black Literature and has taken place in London each Autumn. This year’s London event featured talks from Grammy Award® winning rapper Eve Jihan Cooper; Diane Abbott discussed her experiences in a panel titled “A Woman Like Me\,” while journalist and presenter Charlene White led an insightful session. \nThe Festival prides itself on having events in different parts of the country with the Manchester Central Library event the latest to be announced. \nAppearing at the event in Manchester will be DJ Paulette\, Kehinde Andrews\, Joseph Coelho\, Kimberley Whittam\, Kit De Wall\, Cebo Campbell and many more! \nCouncillor John Hacking Executive Member for Skills\, Employment and Leisure said:\n“We are delighted that during Black History Month we can announce the return of the Black British Book Festival to Manchester. We are proud of our year-round diverse cultural programme\, and the work Read Manchester has done to ensure our residents can see themselves in the books held in libraries. \n“We are so pleased the Festival is returning to Central Library in March next year. Last year’s event in Manchester was inspirational and I’m sure the upcoming event will be too.” \nFREE TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE OR AT THE LINK BELOW!!
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