Please see the Literature News for recent and upcoming events.
East Asia Performance poetry workshops and performances with Apples and Snakes
Malika Booker visited Malaysia and Singapore in November 2006, while the poets Roger Robinson and Francesca Beard visited Vietnam and the Philippines in early 2007.
Medi Cafe
Participants selected by competitions are mentored by UK creative writing tutors and take part in live workshops and online mentoring using a purpose-built website. Participants use a private workshop area where they can upload their work in progress and participate in online tutorials using web boards and chat. The aim of the project is to build a virtual community of writers exploring Arabic and North African writing in English.
Power In the Voice
Power in the Voice is a three-year programme that provides an opportunity for young people across Southern Africa and the UK to celebrate and express themselves creatively through their voices. Power in the Voice will enable young people aged 14+ to develop skills in performance poetry, storytelling, rap and a variety of related arts through taking part in an exciting programme of competitions, collaborative workshops, exhibitions and talks.
Radiophonics
A programme to promote literature development and debate of contemporary issues through radio. Participants from Uganda worked with mentors selected by the University of Lancaster to prepare radio scripts through live workshops and the Crossing Borders website private discussion boards and chat area. The stories and live discussions will be broadcast on Ugandan radio.
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