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In Conversation with Reeta Chakrabarti:
Book Launch for Finding Belle
York St John University, Creative Centre
Wednesday 28 May, 6.30-8.30pm
Join renowned journalist and York St John Chancellor Reeta Chakrabarti for the launch of her debut novel Finding Belle. Moving from Mombasa to England and Kolkata, Finding Belle is an incredible story about mothers and daughters, betrayal, and a child who must forge her own identity. In conversation with Professor Anne-Marie Evans, Reeta will discuss her writing process and some of the key themes that her work interrogates. Come and join us for what is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation. The School of Humanities is delighted to host this event in collaboration with the York Literature Festival.
The book launch will be followed by a wine reception and book signing.
Reeta Chakrabarti is a well-known journalist, newsreader and correspondent for BBC News. Finding Belle is her first novel.
Professor Anne-Marie Evans is Head of the School of Humanities at York St John University.
Tickets are free but booking is essential. Access information available on the ticket link.
Volunteers
THERE IS CURRENTLY NO NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS.
If you wish to volunteer as a steward for the York Literature Festival then please get in touch with us at info@yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk. Please be aware that volunteers may be required to carry out light manual tasks (e.g. moving chairs) and must have an enthusiasm for literary events. Volunteers will be asked to steward for 30-60 minutes before the start of each event and will be welcome to join the audience once the event has started.
Sponsored by York St John University
Our thanks go to those people and organisations that continue to support us every single year: York St John University, St Peter’s School, The Mount School, York Theatre Royal and Explore York Libraries and Archives.
Rob O’Connor, Festival Chair.