Book Event
My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay
Montgomery Theatre 27 Surrey Street, England, S1 2LGUnited Kingdom (map), Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomPart historical, part political but most of all - hugely inspirational.Acclaimed British author Lemn Sissay OBE - a BAFTA-nominated, International prize-winning writer, poet, playwright and broadcaster - will keep the audience enthralled with this scoop of an event for Sheffield and Migration Matters Festival.He will share his rollercoaster life story and read powerful extracts from […]
Consumed – Q&A with Aja Barber
Instagram LiveAs part of our Independent Bookshop Week celebrations, La Biblioteka is delighted to be hosting an online sit-down between Hannah Wilson of My Indie Wardrobe and Aja Barber, discussing her book Consumed: The need for Collective Change; Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism. From the embedded injustice at the heart of the things we buy, and how […]
The Summer Book – Celebrate 50 years with Sophia Jansson
ZoomTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Summer Book by Tove Jansson, we are delighted to present a live virtual event with Sophia Jansson, Tove's niece, in conversation with Fleur Sinclair, owner of Sevenoaks Bookshop on 1 September 2022 at 7 PM. Digital access is included when you buy any of Tove Jansson's adult works […]
Readings of Protest. Charged – How the Police Try to Suppress Protest.
La Biblioteka Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, United KingdomCome and hear protesters from across four decades give readings of what they fought for and how their protests were policed.The UK government’s efforts to suppress dissent in the pursuit of power have given a green light to police to apply more aggressive tactics in managing crowds and protests. The results have provoked violence and […]