As we veer into uncharted political waters with the rise of populism and growing distrust of mainstream media, we bring together American and Scottish authors and thinkers to shed light on social issues affecting all of us today. These conversations across the pond examine how contemporary literature can help us find common ground, innovative solutions and shared values.
Supported by the U.S. Embassy London.
Nona Fernández: Imagination Meets Evil
Saturday 13 August 12:15 - 13:15
Nothing but the Poem with Samuel Tongue: The Poetry of Andrés N Ordorica
Saturday 13 August 15:00 - 16:00
Margo Jefferson: The Art of Self-Construction
Sunday 14 August 20:15 - 21:15
Deesha Philyaw: Between Herself and God
Tuesday 16 August 18:15 - 19:15
Marlon James: A Fantastical Star
Tuesday 16 August 19:30 - 20:30
Laura Bates & Winnie M Li: Misogyny Laid Bare
Friday 19 August 14:30 - 15:30
Torrey Peters: The Remaking of the Family
Monday 22 August 20:00 - 21:00
Imogen Binnie: The Great American Road Trip Reimagined
Tuesday 23 August 20:15 - 21:15
Imogen Binnie, Torrey Peters & Shola von Reinhold: A Golden Age for Trans Fiction
Wednesday 24 August 20:00 - 21:00
Ocean Vuong: I'm Here to Stay
Saturday 27 August 19:00 - 20:00
Honorée Fanonne Jeffers: Dismantling Family Histories
Sunday 28 August 20:15 - 21:15
Claire Fuller & Miriam Toews: Family First
Monday 29 August 16:15 - 17:15
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