Derby Book Festival
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Debry, Derbyshire, DE22 1GB [ Map ]
Tel: Not Provided | Web: https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
Established in 2015, we aim to bring Derby’s residents together in a love of books and inspire new readers to appreciate the pleasure and power of reading. Each year we organise two book festivals, in May and November featuring around 80 book-related events. We also have a year-round community programme engaging with schools across the city as well as libraries, community groups and College and University students.
Our Festival programme is aimed at appealing to all ages and interests with a range of events, including some with a particular Derby resonance, with themes including railways, science, local history and architecture, cycling, walking, birding, cricket - and even real ale.
We pride ourselves on presenting a broad, diverse programme which attracts internationally renowned writers, poets, historians, politicians, broadcasters, illustrators, storytellers and musicians, whilst also providing support and opportunities for local authors and those taking their first steps towards publishing.
In addition to our two annual Festivals, our work also includes our year-round community programme with three main strands: Shared Reading, Shared Writing and our Schools programme. These enable us to share the joy of books and reading with school children, refugees and asylum speakers, disadvantaged young people, people in residential care and those accessing our city’s libraries.
Hours of Business
Monday-Friday
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