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Can I get away with…? Are there ‘no go’ areas in children’s publishing? Let’s chat taboo… or not? Should children be 'protected' from difficult issues such as racism, war and death? Is it appropriate to write about addiction for younger audiences? If we write about self-harm and eating disorders are we only encouraging it? Shouldn't childhood be cherished? Shouldn't reading be fun? Discuss! The Bloc Social is a space to discuss, as a group, issues and themes within the world of writing. Have your say and join us for this informal, discussion session.
Patrice Lawrence is an award-winning writer for children, teenagers and adults. Her books include Orangeboy, (shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award and winner of the Bookseller YA Prize and Waterstones Prize for Older Children's Fiction), Indigo Donut (winner of Bristol Crimefest YA Prize), Rose, Interrupted and Eight Pieces of Silva (Winner of Woman and Home Teen YA). Patrice worked for more than 20 years in the not-for-profit sector promoting social justice and equality. She is a 2021 Costa Book Awards judge.
This has been made possible with support from The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund, Liverpool City Region Covid-19 Emergency Funding and The Steve Morgan Foundation.
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Writing on the Wall, Toxteth Library, Windsor Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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