In response to the changes faced by Europe, you are invited to meet the most exciting writers from across the channel, to listen to their stories and take a different look at our history and identity.
Launching at the British Library on Tuesday 10 May 2017 – with the European Literature Night with A. L. Kennedy and guests – the tour invites European authors to talk and meet audiences at major British literature festivals and at the British Library. Just scroll down to discover the programme!
EVENTS:
European Literature Night with A. L. Kennedy and Guests. Contemplating European authorship in a post-Brexit context
The launch of the Tour at the British Library with a special evening with Scottish Author A. L. Kennedy and guests. She will give a keynote address reflecting on the future of European authorship in a post-Brexit context and will be joined on stage by Clemens Meyer from Germany and Francesca Melandri from Italy for a conversation chaired by Arifa Akbar.
Wednesday 10 May, from 7pm to 9.30pm
British Library, Knowledge Centre; Full Price: £12.00, Member: £8.00, Under 18: £8.00. Read more here
2 June, Hay Festival – Alexis Jenni. Read more here.
30 July, Bradford Festival – Johannes Anyuru. Read more here.
September, Hull City of Culture – Orbita. Read more here.
7 October, Birmigham Book Festival – Dulce Maria Cardoso. Read more here.
July-December – events at the British Library. Read more here.
The European Writers Tour website is now live and that you find all the information you need about the selected writers, our 2017 programme and recommended events across the UK.