The Accessibility of Books
- Thu 24 Aug 13:30 - 14:30
- Baillie Gifford Sculpture Court
- BSL Interpreted, Captioned
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- Baillie Gifford Sculpture Court
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What steps are being taken for those who face barriers in accessing books, or whose stories are underrepresented in mainstream publishing? Chaired by author and co-founder of the Good Literary Agency, Nikesh Shukla, this event showcases examples of how books are being adapted for a range of audiences and explores pioneering initiatives that are encouraging inclusivity. Featuring My Kind of Book, Calibre Audio, Barrington Stoke and Pathways illustrator, Nadia Dalphinis.
Categories: Disability, Pay What You Can Events, Words/Reading, Writing/Publishing
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Buy from our Festival Bookshop during the festival, from Waterstones using the link below, or find your preferred local book seller.