Black History Month Readers' Day

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square, PO1 2DX Portsmouth, United Kingdom | Portsmouth

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Black History Month Readers' Day
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Spend the day in the company of three of Britain’s most inspirational Black authors as they share their stories, experiences, inspirations and latest projects. The day features Dorothy Koomson, Nicola Williams and Claire Linney.
Dorothy Koomson is an award-winning, global bestselling author of 22 novels. Her thrillers have connected with readers all over the world, with sales of over 2.5 million copies in the UK alone. Her most recent novel, Give Him To Me is out now in paperback. Enjoy a relaxed conversation with Dorothy as she discusses her career and writing.
Nicola Williams started her career as a barrister in private practice, specialising in Criminal Law. She was a member of the first Independent Advisory Group to the Metropolitan Police Service and has been a part-time Crown Court Judge since 2010. She is the author of three legal thrillers: Without prejudice, Until proven innocent (winner of the Diverse Book Awards Readers’ Choice Award 2024) and Killer instinct.
Claire Linney worked in marketing for over twenty years, until stumbling across "Black Tudors: The Untold Story" which inspired her to want to bring the hidden stories of Black British history to life for the next generation. Join Claire's engaging session where she will talk about some of her favourite 'hidden' figures from Black British history from Black Tudors to the Victorian circus.
There is also an opportunity to meet the authors, purchase books and get them signed. The ticket price includes a light lunch. If you have any special dietary requirements, please email [email protected].
Part of the In our Words 2025 Festival, funded by Portsmouth Creates.
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Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square, PO1 2DX Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Social Prescribing Portsmouth, Dennis Sciama Building, Portsmouth, PO1 2, United Kingdom

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