What an event. Riveting personal stories, poetry and scholarship. The redemptive power of arts is mistakable. Thank you to @edbookfest.bsky.social @kir-anderson.bsky.social @noellecobden.bsky.social @lady_unchained

Francesca Soliman@frasoliman.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Packed room for the "Unlocking the arts" event at the Edinburgh Book Festival this afternoon, with the wonderful Kirstin Anderson and Lady Unchained discussing art, incarceration, and how to think of possible ways forward to both mitigate and prevent the harms of criminalisation.

Can’t wait to chair this!

Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · last yr.

I’m very excited to be at @edbookfest.bsky.social to discuss the Barlinnie Special Unit in a panel with #LadyUnchained Their poetry collection ‘Behind Bars’ should not be missed! Come join us and @noellecobden.bsky.social for a discussion on arts and imprisonment www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

'book groups or other literature-based activities also have considerable potential to support older adults’ wellbeing, through facilitating social interaction, integration and friendship' www.cilips.org.uk/public-libra... #LibrariesChangeLives

The importance of public libraries for older adults: Supporting wellbeing later in life

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Scottish Book Trust@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a reader in Scotland? 📚 Sign up to take part in Readers of Scotland, a research project aimed at exploring readers' experiences and helping more people access all the benefits that reading has to offer. www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

Want to host a community event that’s full of creativity and connection? 🎨 Join us the free #FunPalaces workshop and learn how to bring people together through culture, science, and play! 📅 Tuesday 8th April 6pm - 8pm, The Albany SE8 Sign up now: www.tickettailor.com/events/funpa...

We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society. Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb

This too ☘️

Aoife O'Donoghue @aoifemod.bsky.social · last yr.

Lá Fheile Pádraig sona daoibh / Happy St Patrick's Day to you all & the greatest version of Danny Boy out there youtu.be/OCbuRA_D3KU?...

Happy IWD2025 to all the bloody brilliant women in my life. ❤️

It's #WorldBookDay next week, and I know a lot of your children want to go to school dressed as my characters. So here are my tips for dressing as Peanut Jones and her friends. Hope they are of use. Do send me any pictures of your charges in their outfits on the big day...

I'm looking for FIVE GUEST WRITERS for my substack. Want to write something and have it reach thousands of the best readers out there? Kind, generous, thoughtful, considerate? This is your time! substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Eight years is amazing @kir-anderson.bsky.social congratulations!

Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · 2y ago

It’s the 8th anniversary of our book group at HMP Shotts this January. We’ve read a lot over the years (missing some titles as we used to share copies). A MASSIVE thank you to @prg-uk.bsky.social @giveabookorg.bsky.social for your support & @edbookfest.bsky.social for supporting author visits! 📚📚📚

Please vote for this great charity, helping orisiners connect with famiky through reading. And please share :) smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/solace...

Solace and Connection Through Reading

This short film, created in conjunction with Media Trust and funded by The Crucible Foundation, showcases the work of PRG and is based on stories from…

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This is just awful news. StreetReads is the most fantastic place, run by people trying their hardest to make the lives of those experiencing homelessness a little better. Please help if you can: uk.news.yahoo.com/library-home...

Library for the homeless facing closure after sudden eviction

A ‘lifeline’ library and community space which offers services to around 200 homeless people in Edinburgh every week has sent out an urgent appeal after being evicted from its premises.

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Thoughts and prayers to all the teachers this week…there are a whole bunch of feral children on a sugar comedown heading your way.

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The wonderful Marjorie Lotfi enchanting the Ripple’s Friday Club with her poetry yesterday ❤️ Such a treat to witness.

📢 Launching a directory of Black and POC cultural professionals & creatives in Scotland! Over 100 talented individuals already featured. A free resource fostering connections & opportunities. Move beyond performative statements towards meaningful change Want to join? directory.weareherescotland.com

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If you fancy supporting a brilliant social enterprise who in turn support young people I can highly recommend buying a delicious Christmas hamper from Scran Academy (there’s even free delivery if you’re in Edinburgh): www.scranacademy.com/shop

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I keep forgetting to add Alt text so this is a brilliant setting to check ✔️ in your 🦋 settings Please do share as, if you're like me, a wee nudge is sometimes necessary to remind us all 🙏

Soooooo what’s happening over here then?

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