Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Shared Reading Podcast - Episode 1 (Pilot)
Local voices, shared stories, real connection - welcome to our new Shared Reading podcast
In this pilot episode we introduce our hosts Ellie and Steve (two of our Shared Reading volunteers).
We're also joined by Rose Braisby from the Shared Reading team at Derby Book Festival to discuss what Shared Reading is and what it's like to join a Shared Reading group.
We enjoy a mini Shared Reading session along the theme of voices and include a reading from Zhuriel De la Rosa (winner of the 11-17 age category) of Derby Book Festival's Flash Fiction competition this year.
Find out more:
Learn more about Derby Book Festival's annual Flash Fiction Competition and how you could take part here
Want to be involved in a future episode?
We’re currently looking for short pieces of writing and potential guests to feature in upcoming episodes. If you’re a writer with something to share we’d love to hear from you.
If you're a writer, shorter pieces work particularly well, as we read them aloud on the podcast and explore the thoughts and feelings they inspire in conversation. If your work is selected, you’ll be invited to join us as a guest to talk about it.
To be considered, please complete this form. We’ll keep a bank of submissions and may be in touch if your piece fits one of our upcoming themes. This means you might not hear from us immediately, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten you!
If you're a participant or volunteer at one of our Shared Reading groups and are interested in coming on the podcast as a guest to talk about your experiences we'd love to hear from you please drop us an email at the address below.
We can’t wait to hear your words.
Warm wishes,
The Shared Reading Team @ Derby Book Festival
📧 shared.reading@derbybookfestival.co.uk
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