Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing

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The Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing is back from September 20-22 with the theme Webs of Childhood. The focus is on literature for children and young adults, with amazing speakers and workshops, including Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Don't miss the free Words on the Street festival. 

Read on to find out what's in store for the weekend... (Click on each event to find out more:)

Friday 20 September
15:30: Clare Wallace, Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency
19:00: In Conversation with… Lucy Mangan

Saturday 21 September
10:00: Making Little Books with Briony and Sara
11:30: In Conversation with…. Liz Flanagan
11:30: Story Workshop with Seven Stories
13:30: In Conversation with…. Jacqueline Wilson
15:00: In Conversation with…. Bea Fitzgerald
15:00: Magical Stories Workshop with Liz Flanagan
16:15: Being Inspired by Children’s Stories - Workshop with Nicole Joseph
16:30: In Conversation with… Lucy Powrie
18:00: The History of Children's Books, with Seven Stories

Words on the Street Free Festival:
This House is Full of Stories
Meadow Trail and Activities
Flock
Brontë Word Art
Witches in Training


Sunday 22 September
10:00: Yoga and Poetry with Emma Conally-Barklem
10:00: Poetry Adventures with Kate Wakeling
11:30: Poetry Panel with Carole Bromley
13:30: Feminist Invoicing with Monika Radojevic
15:00: Pathways - A Poetry Workshop with Maria Ferguson 
16:30: Guided Walk to the Brontë Waterfall

Words on the Street Free Festival:
This House is Full of Stories
Meadow Trail and Activities
The Poetry Takeaway
Witches in Training

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Price: £45 - Get access to all nine talks and panel events with just one ticket - the Festival Weekend Pass! Please note, workshops will need to be booked and paid for separately.

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Map & Directions

Brontë Festival of Women's Writing

Type:Festival

Brontë Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR
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Opening Times

Season (20 Sept 2024 - 22 Sept 2024)

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