- 14:00 – 15:00 – Hat Factory Arts Centre, Factory Floor
- Event Tickets: £4 / Under 16s one accompanying adult goes free per booking / 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
- Ages 8+
This author event with Sufiya Ahmed, author of the Rosie Raja series, offers a chance to dive into an exciting historical adventure series featuring a bold and inspiring young heroine. Sufiya Ahmed brings history to life through Rosie Raja’s daring World War II adventures, blending action with important themes like bravery, family, and cultural heritage.
Set in the thick of codebreaking adventures in Bletchley Park, with an engaging, determined, Muslim heroine, Rosie Raja stories are perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and those looking for diverse historical fiction.
The event is perfect for young readers and history enthusiasts, providing insights into the inspiration behind the series, Ahmed’s research process, and the importance of diverse representation in historical fiction. It promises to be both educational and empowering for readers of all ages.
This event will be introduced by performer and poet Lee Nelson, who will facilitate an audience Q&A session.
Sufiya Ahmed is the author of:
Rosie Raja: Churchill’s Spy
Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo
Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker
Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. One free accompanying adult ticket is required per booking – any additional adults will need to book an Adult ticket for the event.
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
Funded by: Arts Council and Love Luton.
Children’s Authors and Activities Programmes sponsored by BEA.
BEA – The Bedford Educational Association is a charity that offers grants for educational purposes within Bedfordshire (up to the age of 18).
