{"name":"A Shared Reading Podcast by Derby Book Festival","short_name":"A Shared Reading Podcast by Derby Book Festival","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"

Local voices, shared stories, real connection - discover our new Shared Reading podcast

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Shared Reading is a much-loved community programme run by Derby Book Festival. Our podcast hosted by two of our Shared Reading volunteers Ellie and Steve, celebrates the joy of shared reading with local voices and authors from across the East Midlands.

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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We can’t wait to hear your words.

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Warm wishes,

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The Shared Reading Team @ Derby Book Festival

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📧 shared.reading@derbybookfestival.co.uk

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📑 Join a Shared Reading session near you, find out more here
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📚 Volunteer with us, find out more and register your interest here
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📰 Sign up to our Shared Reading newsletter here
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💛 Support Shared Reading with a donation here   
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Derby Book Festival is a Charitable Incorporated organisation registered with the Charity commission for England & Wales Number 1159763
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