About this Event
We are delighted to welcome Bradley Riches (James McEwan in Heartstopper) and writer James A Lyons for a Q&A and signing of their brilliant new book A Different Kind of Superpower.
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Bradley and James are releasing a fantastic new novella, illustrated by Kate Leigh, and they are so excited to share it with you. Join us in the bookshop for a special event where Bradley and James will be on stage answering your questions followed by a meet and greet and book signing.
We will be running two of these sessions on Sunday 10th December with very limited numbers of tickets available so book yours now!
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A Different Kind of Superpower
How would you feel if one day you were told that you had a superpower?
Excited? Definitely. Powerful? Maybe.
In a world filled with extraordinary people, it is common for people to possess unique abilities that set them apart from everybody else.
At nine years-old, Bradley is told by his parents that he has been gifted a superpower. He doesn’t know what the power is, or why he has been chosen to own it.
When he is presented with a special bucket, Bradley is able to pick out a new power to try out each day, recreating them all at home. One day, his real power will be revealed.
But when Bradley discovers his true self, will he understand the importance of the power that he has been gifted?
Based on true events by Bradley Riches (Heartstopper) and expanded by James A Lyons (The Paper Boy), "A Different Kind of Superpower" teaches children, and those around them, that being unique is something to celebrate.
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Event Schedule
First Q&A and Book Signing
- Doors open 6:30pm
- Introduction and Audience Q&A from 6.35-6.55
- Book Signing 7-7.30pm
Please note all guests will be asked to exit the bookshop at 7.30pm.
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Second Q&A and Book Signing
- Doors open 7:45pm
- Introduction and Audience Q&A from 7.50pm-8.10pm
- Book Signing 8.15-8.45pm
Please note all guests will be asked to exit the bookshop at 8.45pm.
Tickets
All tickets include a copy of A Different Kind of Superpower which you can have signed by Bradley and James at the event.
Additional copies of A Different Kind of Superpower along with copies of the Hearstopper series (including Hearstopper 5 - out on 7th December) will be available for sale at the event.
Bradley Riches
Bradley Riches is a British actor. He portrays James McEwan in the Netflix adaptation of Heartstopper. He started his career on the stage with roles in Footloose at the Southwark Playhouse, Monstersongs at The Other Palace, and Disaster! at the Charing Cross Theatre, before landing a leading role in the second season of Netflix’s smash series, Heartstopper. He also has autism, and feels passionately about autistic representation in the media.
James A Lyons
James A Lyons was born in Oxford, England and is a writer of young adult LGBTQ+ fiction. He released his latest novel 'The Paper Boy' in September 2022.
Previously he released Doorway 54 in August 2018 and Blinded by Nostalgia, a collection of the short stories, in April 2020.
Outside of writing, James is a keen runner and holds down an administrative day job. He now resides in Bournemouth. He has a passion for equality and the rights of those in the LGBTQ+ community. He also supports Oxford United FC.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Feminist Bookshop and Café, 48 Upper North Street, Brighton, United Kingdom
GBP 6.50 to GBP 12.99
