by Administrator | Feb 28, 2022 | Readers & Writers
I have two passions: reading and music. I’ve spent as much time browsing book shops as I have record stores and more time in libraries than I have going to gigs (something I do a lot). I grew up in a house without a great many books. Visits to libraries were my... 
by Administrator | Feb 17, 2022 | Quick Reads
Just over a year ago, I remember going on Facebook and seeing a post advertising for a position called ‘Youth Advisory Board Member’ with Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature, otherwise informally known as NUCoL. Little did I know I would still be here in the role,... 
by Administrator | Feb 14, 2022 | Quick Reads
It has come to our attention at Nottingham City of Literature that Sheffield has again been attempting to lay claim to the Nottingham legend and folk-hero, Robin Hood. Many of Sheffield’s blasphemous arguments are focused on location: that Robin Hood was Robin of... 
by Administrator | Feb 11, 2022 | Quick Reads
Within Lakeside Arts, the Weston Gallery presents ‘Editing D.H. Lawrence’, an exploration into Nottingham’s controversial writer, poet, and painter, detailing the conflicts he faced during his attempts at publication within British publishing, which led to his more... 
by Administrator | Jan 27, 2022 | Readers & Writers
‘the other side of hope: journeys in refugee and immigrant literature’ is a UK-based yearly literary magazine edited by refugees and immigrants. It’s the first magazine of its kind in the UK, and our first volume, a print and an online issue, was published in 2021. It... 
by Administrator | Jan 21, 2022 | News & Press
We chat with the book’s author John Baird. Tell us about your new book Follow the Moon and Stars? It is a celebration of our county’s literary achievements, past and present, with a strong focus on place. We go on a journey through eighty of Nottinghamshire... 
by Administrator | Jan 17, 2022 | Readers & Writers
David Amos At secondary school in the late 1960’ / early 1970’s, poetry and literature did not play a large part in my life. I was put onto science and technology courses for my O Levels which was a mistake, the subjects I was really interested in at school were in... 
by Administrator | Jan 17, 2022 | News & Press
Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature understands the financial pressures the City Council is under, as it recovers from the ravages of Covid and long-term cuts to the central government settlement We are also proud of the commitment the Council has made to building a... 
by Administrator | Jan 10, 2022 | Readers & Writers
When I was growing up in Kenya, a normal evening meant sitting on low stools telling folktales. Everyone was expected to tell a story from the wide repertoire you had acquired over the years. If you couldn’t think of any, you were allowed to make up your own. The... 
by Administrator | Dec 31, 2021 | News & Press
Annual ReportEnd of Year Report 2021 
by Administrator | Dec 31, 2021 | Quick Reads
As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at 2021: a year of endings and new beginnings, exciting new projects both locally and internationally, and a year dedicated to continuing to build a better world with words. 1. In May we officially launched the... 
by Administrator | Dec 20, 2021 | Quick Reads
Edited extracts from poet and writer Jo Weston’s diary while working as a Virtual Writer-in-Residence for Writers Victoria, hosted by Melbourne City of Literature, November 2021. Fri 3 Sep Applied for the Virtual Writer-in-Residency programme because – unusually for a... 
by Administrator | Dec 13, 2021 | Readers & Writers
Box I was once told I was special Put inside facing the outside world Live inside till you’re old or dead Just a creature to be looked at and stroked Others rolled on their bellies, I sat growling I was once told I was special What are doing they said We get fed here... 
by Administrator | Dec 13, 2021 | Quick Reads
The 10th of December was International Human Rights Day, this year with a theme of equality and Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” It’s the perfect opportunity for us to look back... 
by Administrator | Dec 8, 2021 | Quick Reads
I’ve lived here for about a year, but I only found out about Notts TV in the work break room last week (I’m getting a TV license just for Bake Off). This makes it a little funny that I’m writing about the charming new Book Club programme on the channel. The show...