As a UNESCO City of Literature, our mission is to build a better world with words. Our permanent designation as a UNESCO Creative City enables us to use the power of words to transform lives, create new opportunities and establish Nottingham as a leading destination for lovers of literature worldwide.
In our vibrant literary city, there's a real hunger for live experiences. Talent is everywhere you look. From our base at Lakeside Arts, we’re here to feed that hunger and nurture that talent. From first-time writers to established novelists, we will:
Our website is jam-packed with news, events, resources and articles to support your literary ambitions and interests. And when you’re ready to become part of our story, you can contact us, sign up for our regular eNewsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature has helped countless young readers and writers. We’ve offered creative leadership and literature programmes, mentoring, workshops, as well as opportunities through yearly events and commissions to help build a better world with words.
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There’s nowhere quite like Nottingham. Learn more about our rebellious spirit, about our rebel writers and the people who’ve contributed so much to Nottingham’s literary traditions. You can also read our reaction to winning the UNESCO City of Literature bid, and what this permanent status means to Nottingham.
The pride of Nottingham
If you want to support bringing the power of words to more people, why not make a donation to Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature? We’re a registered charity, so you can be sure your money will put to good use
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Our city is alive with words, and Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature is blessed with great people driving us forwards in our mission to transform lives for the better. Here are just a few of our leading lights. Our literary people, we salute you:
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Thank you to all the wonderful people and organisations who support us, who inspire us, and who guide us in our determination to be a leading light in world literature. We couldn’t do it without you, and we never forget it.
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Discover more about UNESCO City of Literature, about what it means for Nottingham and the other cities of literature around the world. It goes without saying we’re proud to be part of such a magnificent organisation, and to share its aims.
Learn moreNottingham UNESCO City of Literature works with a Youth Advisory Board. Find out more about our six board members...
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