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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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