Words Alive in Libraries

Life Writing, Wellbeing, and Nature

We're excited to be embarking on a tour of author talks & workshops across 20 libraries from January to June 2026!

We are also thankful for our partnership with the fabulous Literature Works so that we can build on the success of three previous tours, and for the Arts Council England funding that is making it possible.

This time, the tour focuses on life writing, wellbeing, and nature. It combines author Q&A talks with hands-on creative writing and reading workshops - perfectly timed to coincide with the National Year of Reading.

These events will be delivered by a fantastic group of authors whose work explores these themes: Arifa Akbar, Jacqueline Crooks, Nathan Filer, Michael Malay, Noreen Masud, Davina Quinlivan, Fiona Robertson, and Fiona Williams. More information about each author can be found on the Literature Works announcement page.

Tickets will also be available via Literature Works soon..