Literature
Children’s author G.M. Linton to host Windrush storytelling event at Library of Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2023
A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children's book based on her parent's Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend.…
New children’s book challenges gender stereotypes by celebrating women bus drivers
Rangzeb Hussain
May 1, 2023
A new children’s book celebrating women bus drivers from the West Midlands, is aiming to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage girls to consider a career as public vehicle operators. National Express bus driver…
REVIEW: Noughts & Crosses – Malorie Blackman’s segregation love story comes to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
November 15, 2022
One of the best-loved teenage novels – Noughts & Crosses by former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman – comes to Birmingham in a gripping stage adaptation. Blackman’s dystopian story about oppression…
LGBTQ+ activist becomes Birmingham’s new Poet Laureate
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022
An award-winning writer and activist whose work has covered mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, including racism and intolerance, has been selected as the new Birmingham Poet Laureate. Jasmine Gardosi was…
Over 700 Birmingham pupils attend programme of events to celebrate World Book Day
Rangzeb Hussain
March 10, 2022
Over 700 Birmingham children and families attended a programme of special events to celebrate World Book Day which took place on Thursday 3 March. Instead of just a single day…
International book championing South Asian women and girls launches in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands…
David Olusoga announced to attend Birmingham Lit Fest 2021 during Black History Month
Rangzeb Hussain
October 5, 2021
David Olusoga, one of the UK's most respected historians and broadcasters, is due to attend the Birmingham Literature Festival 2021 on Saturday (9th Oct) during Birmingham Black History Month. The…
Rugby player from Moseley club writes book tackling mental health struggles in sport
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
A Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club player has written a book about tackling mental health struggles in relation to the national sport. Winger Aquile Smith has published 'Rugby Insight: Mental Health to Mental…
Birmingham music group returns to live venue performances with work inspired by COVID-19
Rangzeb Hussain
October 23, 2020
The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group returns to live indoor performances next month to showcase new music inspired by poets Paul Celan and Rabindranath Tagore, including creative responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Birmingham duo awarded city’s Poet Laureate roles during launch of literature festival
Rangzeb Hussain
October 2, 2020
Two very talented and exciting wordsmiths from Birmingham were named the city's new Poets Laureate yesterday, chosen to represent the city through written and performance poetry. The Brummie duo were selected for…