Dark Matter & 20/20 Levels present: A Conversation with Asli Jensen

About this event

Together, they’ll delve into LOVE ON SIGHT - Asli’s modern, dual-narrative Romeo and Juliet story - and share insights into the creative process behind writing romance for young adult readers.

Whether you’re a passionate reader, an aspiring writer, or simply looking for a joyful and thought-provoking summer evening event, this one’s for you - and best of all, it’s completely FREE!

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Copies of LOVE ON SIGHT will be available to purchase on the night via Round Table Books, and Asli will be signing and personalising books - a perfect treat for yourself or a friend!

About LOVE ON SIGHT

Sabrina knows what she wants – to get into university. But then she meets Jalaal at a party. A boy she should stay away from . . . Jalaal is sick of trouble, but can't see a way out. Until he meets Sabs . . .

A story that captures the heat and hope of one London summer, and the magic of falling in love for the first time. This is the outstanding debut novel from the Lime New Storyteller 2023 award winner, Asli Jensen. An uplifting contemporary Young Author romance, which draws on the author’s experience of growing up in inner-city London. Explores themes of family, culture, friendship, redemption, class, faith and different forms of love in a fresh and authentic style, which will resonate universally.

About ASLI JENSEN

Asli is a writer, born and raised in West London. She is proud of her cultural heritage, being of Somali and Danish descent. Her writing is an amalgamation of untold stories and unheard voices, including her own. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University and previously had her work published in Stylist Magazine.

About CLAIRE LINNEY

Claire Linney is a children’s author and book influencer. A lifelong reader she is passionate about advocating for more diverse representation in literature for children and teenagers. After working in marketing for over twenty years, she stumbled across Black Tudors: The Untold Story which inspired her Time Tub Travellers children’s series, which brings figures from Black British history to life in fast-paced adventure books.

Dark Matter Dark Matter is a community-first marketing agency that works collaboratively to connect Black audiences and underserved communities with culture and the arts.

20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation, empowering Black and racially underrepresented young people through opportunities to maximise their potential.

Home Grown is the private members’ club that provides entrepreneurial pioneers with unique resources to unlock the true value of their business potential.