Bridging the Gap: Diversity and Accessibility in publishing today
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About this event
Age guidance: 14+ (under 16s should be accompanied by an adult)
Are you interested in a career in book publishing or as a writer but not sure where to start?
In this event, the founders of Fox and Windmill Books Habiba Desai and Sara Razzaq will be talking about why they started their publishing company and what they will be doing differently to help bridge the diversity and accessibility gap in publishing.
Organiser Sangam Festival
Organiser of Bridging the Gap: Diversity and Accessibility in publishing today
A new Festival launched across Kirklees this summer, with a mix of venue-based, outdoor and digital events. Sangam Festival: A Celebration of South Asian Heritage has secured support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to run during South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM): 18 July – 17 August 2021.
The Festival will include heritage, arts and cultural events, including talks and trails on the history of textiles and mill workers in the area; workshops exploring family history; art and photography exhibitions; film screenings; dance and music performance from Bollywood brass bands to classical Qawalli inspired by Sufi poetry. Some events will be delivered in partnership with other local festivals, community organisations and educational facilities.
