I’ll be talking at the Buxton Festival on Thursday 22nd July at 3pm – do come if you’re in the area. It says here that I’m going to be talking about the use of humour to broach difficult subjects…

These short vids by UK refugee kids are amazing. Respect to Refugee Council for the project.

Two live events this week, as part of my ongoing and very enjoyable project of visiting public libraries in all parts of the UK. All are very welcome at these events. Do come if you can – so far they’ve proved to be entertaining and good-humoured affairs.

• Bristol (Henleaze Library) – Wednesday 26th May, 6.30 pm – details here.
• Dorchester (Dorchester Library) – Thursday 27th May, 7.30 pm – details here.

I’m spending a couple of days every fortnight visiting as many UK public libraries as I can, to talk about my writing and the work of some other writers whose work I love. I’m looking forward to doing three live events this week:

LEEDS: Wed 12th May, Leeds Library, 12.30pm, tickets free. Details here.

NEWCASTLE: Wed 12th May, Newcastle Library, 6pm, tickets free. Details here.

BERWICK: Thurs 13th May, Berwick Library, 7.30pm, tickets £4. Details here.

All welcome. Please come if you’re in the area. I try to make the events interesting and fun.