Lancaster Litfest

‘The more local you are, the more global you are’: Sarah Hall on her new novel, ‘Helm’, place-writing, and the importance of positivity in environmental fictional writing at @Litfest 📚🍃

Graphic novelists Mollie Ray and Helen Bate are guests at this year's Lancaster @Litfest Autumn Weekend, discussing how the graphic novel format allows them to treat challenging topics with wit and sensitivity: dtt-2025.blogspot.com/2025/09/graphi…

We've got the perfect way for young readers to kick off #SpookySeason! On Saturday 18th October, 11:30am at The Storey, Lancaster, join bestselling author @theLucyStrange for a fun morning of spooky mysteries, ghosts and monsters! Book your tickets here: geni.us/LFAWLS

We are very excited to share the beautiful cover of MA programme leader @DrPennyBradshaw's new book on Beatrix Potter. Forthcoming with @BloomsburyAcad in early January, the book is available to pre-order now: tinyurl.com/3dxdm2xb @CumbriaUni @UoCResearch @BeatrixPotterSo

‘when I open the window, he’s waiting for me’ — Clare Proctor #mypoetrybookshelf

Three years ago at Lancaster @Litfest, launching 'Northerners' just ahead of the official publication date. Lovely festival.

📚 Litfest Lancaster 2025 – March 15th 📚 Lancaster will celebrate a day filled with literature, poetry, and storytelling at Litfest 2025! A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the literary world and connect with remarkable artists. More details in @Litfest

I had the privilege of attending Helen Castor’s terrific Lancaster History Lecture yesterday, organised by @LancasterUni & @Litfest, hosted by @RG1253. Great to see so many members of the public attend. A masterclass in historical analysis & storytelling - truly unforgettable.

ON THIS WEEK: Lancaster Literature Festvial The 46th annual @Litfest runs until 17th March 2025 This year's theme is 'The World Into Words' Check out the programme and book tickets for a variety of in person and online events. litfest.org/litfest-2025-e…

#IWD2025: Creative Women Read more about our featured Creative Women for this year's International Women's Day campaign, featuring Amy Quinn, Mina Anwar (@HildaBaker) and Julie Bell @buliejell in our latest newsletter. mailmanager.hotfootdesign.co.uk/t/r-1EC327CE2E… #AccelerateAction

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Thanks to @Litfest for the fantastic books by @philearle for this year's Big Read. Pupils were delighted to receive their new books - a perfect read for half-term! #LeadersAreReaders #Ambition

.@Litfest is returning in March, with authors including @philearle, @Malikabooker and @followtheyellow bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article-d… (£)

Welcome to Litfest 2025! Today, we’re delighted to launch the full programme for our 46th Lancaster Literature Festival —‘The World Into Words’. geni.us/Litfest2025 This year there are over 50 ways to get involved inc. activities, co-creation opportunities and workshops!

2024 ends on a high with our Crowdfunder for a FREE 3-day Children's Festival reaching its target! Special thanks go to Lancashire County Council Sports and Culture Fund, to you our supporters and to Spotify! Explore our Litfest 2025 preview: geni.us/LFxmas24

Merry Christmas from the Litfest Team! Would you like some Good News and Sneak Previews? geni.us/LFxmas24

6.30pm, 16 /12 @Litfest Int. Fic. Online Book Club discuss Milan Kundera's 1984 classic 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' (tr. Michael Henry Heim, @FaberBooks). 'I return to the book again and again. Teacher, touchstone, style guide' @taiyeselasi. To join📩 bill@litfest.org

The @Literacy_Trust found that only 35% of 8 to 18-yr-olds read for pleasure. We want to change that. Pledge to our Crowdfunder today & help us to bring a free children’s festival to Lancaster! We're 60% of the way there, can you help us to get closer? geni.us/LLCF25

@Literacy_Trust Thank you!

@Litfest Good luck with the crowd funder! 🤞