It’s
#NationalStorytellingWeek 2021!


We are celebrating the rich texture literature adds to our lives


Escape the winter blues with some of these fantastic events orgs here in the
#SouthWest are hosting this week and beyond…

THREAD
#HereForCulture

On Feb 4 tune into
@mshedbristol's late lunch talk: 21st Century Kids

A project that engages with young people from all walks of life, this talk shares their stories of laughter, tragedy and hope, painting the city of
#Bristol through their eyes

https://buff.ly/3a79XG2

This half term muscle in with
@the_spring's free online workshop - Telling Tales!

Create your own stories through creative writing, movement & music. Suitable for all ages - get the whole family engaged in imagination this lockdown!

https://buff.ly/39mOU2V
#LetsCreate this lockdown with
@Creative_Kernow's online community writing project: Magical Realism in the Museum!


These creative writing workshops are inspired by collections in
@Cornwall_Museum and aimed at adults or young people over 16
https://buff.ly/3qmh9Ex

On Feb 19 join
@LibrariesUnLtd &
#QuayWords for their online event with Writer-in-Residence
@ToluAgbelusi 
Tolu will be sharing from her poetry collection 'Locating Strongwoman' followed by a chat about her residency!
https://buff.ly/3qXb6Xy
@Literacy_Trust's campaign 'Connecting Stories' is committed to donating books across the
#Swindon area. Today marks the opening of their creative writing competition aimed at 7-14 year olds, themed around the Swindon Hub

Find out more
https://buff.ly/3r29Brb @HachetteUK

Treat yourself to a literary bonanza on Feb 11 with
@LitWorks 'The Writers’ Block: Speakeasy'. Share your work, meet other writers and listen to a live reading from the incredible poet
@LouisaAdjoa 
It's free to book and not one to miss!
https://buff.ly/3oo6sAa

Are you celebrating
#NationalStorytellingWeek? We want to hear from you! Tell us about your literary events and activities in the comments

@sfs_uk

by Eleanor Fitzpatrick. Image courtesy
@LibrariesUnLtd
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