- 13:30 – 14:30 – Hat Factory Arts Centre, Theatre
- Event Tickets: £4 / free carer ticket for those with accessibility needs
- Online live-streaming of event: Free – pre booking required
- BSL (British Sign Language) Interpreter will be present
Luton Literature values diversity and representation, creating inclusive spaces for marginalised voices. Their Book Festival programme features authors from diverse backgrounds, challenging stereotypes, promoting empathy, and bridging cultural gaps.
The Panel Discussion with the shortlisted writers of the SI Leeds Prize 2024, is led by former winner of the prize, Mahsuda Snaith. She will be joined by Maeve Clarke, Arathi Menon, Jac Shreeves-Lee, Angelita Lapuz Bradney, Nazish Khan-Lane and Pauline Walker.
The SI Leeds Literary Prize amplifies underrepresented voices, offering fresh perspectives on love, family, and resilience while fostering cultural awareness; it champions diversity by celebrating unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women, ensuring these important stories receive the recognition they deserve.
The discussion is sure to inspire aspiring writers and readers alike, offering rich conversation on the importance of diverse narratives and the impact of literature in shaping cultural understanding. This event promises to be both thought-provoking and empowering.
Shortlisted SI Leeds Literary Prize Authors and Titles 2024
Maeve Clarke – Trapped Between Two Worlds
Arathi Menon – Da
Jac Shreeves-Lee – The House That Jack Built and Other Stories
Angelita Lapuz Bradney – Wildwood
Nazish Khan-Lane – God In A Butcher’s Shop
Pauline Walker – Welcome Home
Please note, this event will be live streamed. Members of the audience may appear or be heard on the live stream if participating in the event on stage or taking part in Q&As. Backs of heads may also be visible on the live stream, depending on where people are sat in the Theatre. Tickets are purchased on the understanding and agreement that you may appear on the live stream and future broadcasts of the event.
This event is part of the Luton Literature Book Festival https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/luton-literature-book-festival
The Luton Literature Book Festival’s Adult Authors Programme is sponsored by Chestnut Green Accountants.
Funded by: Arts Council and Love Luton.
