Olivia Chapman
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Olivia Chapman
@Liv_Chapman
Creative Director @hexhambookfest. Freelance book events, festival programming, author interviews. School governor.

“Beautifully written, with an even more beautiful message, about human connection that’s so needed in the world right now.” We’re delighted to award Clear by Carys Davies the 2025 Ondaatje Prize, recognising the best literary work which evokes the spirit of a place.


Exceptional insights amid some powerful and emotional personal stories from @LucyGoBag Having been lucky enough to have previously interviewed the remarkable Prof Lucy , it’s one NOT to be missed @hexhambookfest




70 years in the making 🥹 Newcastle’s EFL Cup victory is their first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup!













I’m not often shocked any more but I was when I visited this “homeless” primary school in Cumbria. In the shadow of BAE Systems’ multi-billion-pound shipyard, Sacred Heart was evacuated urgently nearly two years ago due to its rotting floor. 1/5 theguardian.com/education/2024…







