In a special Edinburgh International Book Festival edition Irenosen Okojie is joined by writers including @ColinCraigGrant, Jess Brough & Patience Agbabi in celebration of Afro-Futurism across the arts, not to be missed, Sun 11 August bit.ly/3yuPlYw

Black Gold Arts Commonword Leah Francis Word of Warning (hÅb) Another great opportunity -- poets this time!

Join our Book Club - starts September, in Manchester. One short story and one poem each week. Open to all, not just writers, free, and no homework! The QR Code gives the eventbrite booking link. Treat yourself to writing from around the world!

Book of Manchester Launch Manchester Literature Festival 📚🎉 🗓️12 Oct @ 7pm 📍Contact Join authors Tom Benn, Okechukwu Nzelu, Sophie P-N & a special surprise guest in conversation as we launch The Book of Manchester! Tickets now on sale🎟️👇 manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/the-boo…

.Comma Press🍉 #CeasefireNow is bringing Voices of Resilience, a showcase of Gazan writing, to the Barbican. The evening event will feature testimonies and diary entries by writers Nahil Mohana, Sondos Sabra, Ala’a Ebeid and Atef Abu Saif 👇 thebookseller.com/news/comma-pre…

Cultureword presents Future Visions🎮 September 17th, 6-9pm at Chuck Gallery Manchester 💫Gaming/Mapping Literature/ Poetic Re-imaginings of Manchester’s History/Future Ecologies💫 All set against a backdrop of beautiful contemporary African art futurevisions.eventbrite.co.uk

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Our Chief Executive peter kalu writer is up for a Manchester People’s Culture Award 🙌 If you love the work we do at Commonword put in a vote for Pete, who has spearheaded the organisation & been a supportive mentor & facilitator for many years! manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/arts-…

Do you have lots of ideas but struggle to harness your energy? 🌪️ Our latest podcast guest Naomi Kalu spins us through her enthusiasms for boxing, music and lyrics composition; describing how she manages to excel across forms 💯 Listen for inspiration: youtube.com/watch?v=EVMjtd…

1 week until Identity Meet & Mingle! ✨ If you’re a writer of colour in Manchester join us next Wednesday evening at Manchester Poetry Library Meet our facilitators & network with fellow creatives 🤝🏾 Open to writers across form/genre at any level Free tickets: identitymandm.eventbrite.co.uk

Imagine Malcolm X as a Game Designer with Tariq Mehmood A presentation of new black consciousness-seeded RPG Game Simulacrum Funk created by Mehmood, Melvin Burgess & peter kalu writer Participate, watch game play & discuss Sept 17th at Chuck Gallery futurevisions.eventbrite.co.uk

Current Reading Round Fellow, peter kalu writer has been shortlisted for the Manchester People's Culture Award, supported by the Manchester Evening News. Peter has been a stalwart of the Manchester publishing scene for over 35 years, creating an important platform for writers of colour.

As a mentor, facilitator and friend he has helped writers at Commonword to develop and go on to bigger things.

naomi kalu next gig @wearemanchesteryes instagram.com/p/C_VQ-2ENugG/…

Check out this event on Nextdoor: nextdoor.co.uk/p/ZmxD3cfwkJJy…

#FutureVisions featuring live poetry that imagines future ecologies and environments with performance from Maya Chowdhry #Mayacelium 🍄

Fantastic relaunch of Identity Writers group last night at Manchester Poetry Library ! Lots of cake & cracking poetry 🎂 Workshops will now be at the Poetry Library every Wednesday, 6.30pm 😊 If you’re an Asian, Black or Middle-Eastern writer looking for a supportive community come along!

Introducing our 16 RLF writers who will be leading Reading Round groups starting this September across the UK! 📚 Dive into great literature, share ideas, and enjoy enriching discussions. Open to all, no qualifications needed, just an open mind. rlf.org.uk/posts/introduc…

Dr Pete Kalu talks about Peepal Tree's recently released Colonial Countryside anthology in which he has a short story. Britishness as lard, Carnival as mass therapy, ghosts of colonial history, nefariousness, burnishings & 'maddenings' - enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=rcLwnh…

Pete Kalu (peter kalu writer) discusses his contribution to the Colonial Countryside project: youtu.be/rcLwnhXotqI?fe…