Closing off the week’s video celebration of the UK festival scene we’re heading to the Manchester Literature Festival for their evening with Jackie Kay, recorded on 21 October 2016. She discusses her career, reads from her books, and examines her own sense of identity. Jackie was the Scotland’s Makar between 2016 and 2021.
Manchester Literature Festival is one of 25 showcased organisations with the International Literature Showcase – you can take a look at their profile here.
About the ILS
Discover exciting British writers and organisations, discuss industry best practice and debate the latest trends in a growing online space designed for everyone who works in literature.
The combined knowledge of literature experts from around the world is being brought together for the International Literature Showcase. We want your voice to be included – join the global conversation and help us explore the full potential of literature.
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