In Conversation: Karen McCarthy Woolf and Shani Akilah
Saturday 12 October 2024 at 1:15PM
Honeywood Museum
Event Description
Karen McCarthy Woolf FRSL is celebrated for her poetry. Her debut collection, An Aviary of Small Birds, was shortlisted for prestigious awards and was an Observer Book of the Year. Her second collection, Seasonal Disturbances, won the Laurel Prize for ecological poetry.
In this conversation, Shani Akilah will engage with Woolf about her transition from poetry to prose, the inspiration behind Top Doll, and the intricate ways in which Woolf's poetic sensibilities infuse her novel. Expect an evening of insightful reflections from two compelling voices in contemporary literature.
This ticket provides entry to this event only. Other events in the programme need to also be booked in advance. To view all the festival events, visit this link: tinyurl.com/suttonfestival
When
1:15PM - 2:00PM
Saturday 12 October 2024
Where
Honeywood Museum
Honeywood Walk
Carshalton SM5 3NX
United Kingdom
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