Tag: Readings

Amnesty International’s ‘Celebrating Freedom of Expression’

By Laura | Published 21st June, 2011

For Refugee Week 2011 well-known authors stand in solidarity with writers who have had their right to freedom of expression violated and suffered persecution as a result of openly sharing their writing, thoughts and opinions. Today’s event celebrates the courage of individuals who have had to flee their own countries because of that persecution, and the issues facing refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland today. An Amnesty International event supported by Glasgow Women’s Library.

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Women Writers Unite: The Journey

By Laura | Published 17th June, 2010

Women Writers Unite to examine the physical, emotional and spiritual journey which forms a pivotal part of most women’s lives. Authors Louise Welsh, Leela Soma, Joyce Ito and Sarah Ward share their own work, as well as the experiences of others on themes of migration, asylum, and the struggle to live across two very different cultures.

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Women Writers Unite: Experience Counts

By Laura | Published 14th October, 2009

The final in our series of Women Writers Unite events sees women writers come together to read their work and show that “Experience Counts”.

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Women Writers Unite – Experience Counts

By Laura | Published 30th September, 2009

Come to our latest Women Writers Unite event with critically acclaimed Canongate author Margaret Elphinstone, award-winning poet Vicki Feaver, ably supported by Rosemary McLeish (reading from the new Grey Hen Press anthology) and – joining us all the way from Sweden – Gabriella Joensson.

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