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James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal on publishing their first books
The author James Cahill faces the camera whilst standing in front of a wall; the author Gurnaik Johal stands side on in front of an interior wall and looks to camera
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James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal on publishing their first books

Authors James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal discuss their debut books, Tiepolo Blue and We Move in this 2022 interview.

Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy
Author Hilary Mantel reclines on a chaise longue, behind her are shelves filled with books
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Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy

The Booker-winning author of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies discusses her trilogy’s third novel, The Mirror and The Light in this 2020 interview.

Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments
Portrait of Rylan in a black suit and white shirt
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Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments

A look at television presenter and reality TV star Rylan’s best and most enduring moments.

Kamila Shamsie on friendships, familiar locations and free speech
Portrait of Kamila Shamsie, in a white blazer
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Kamila Shamsie on friendships, familiar locations and free speech

The author Kamila Shamsie discusses her latest novel, Best of Friends, and free speech within literature, in this interview from 2022.

7 Nobel Prize in Literature winners who’ve appeared at the Southbank Centre
Portrait of writer Orhan Pamuk sitting at his desk
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7 Nobel Prize in Literature winners who’ve appeared at the Southbank Centre

A look at Nobel Prize in Literature winners who have appeared at the London venue, including Toni Morrison, Kazuo Ishiguro, Doris Lessing and Orhan Pamuk

Ania Bas on Odd Hours, migration and displacement
Author Ania Bas, smiling and wearing glasses in a portrait photograph by Ashley Carr
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Ania Bas on Odd Hours, migration and displacement

Writer and artist Ania Bas discusses her debut novel, Odd Hours, and themes of migration and displacement in this 2022 interview.

Vinyl Countdown: Introducing the National Poetry Library’s vinyl collection
National Poetry Library Vinyl Collection, and turntable
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Vinyl Countdown: Introducing the National Poetry Library’s vinyl collection

Staff picks from the National Poetry Library’s vinyl collection, which contains more than 250 vinyl records and is constantly growing.

‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken
Out-Spoken host poet Joelle Taylor
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‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken

Celebrating the first decade of Out-Spoken, one of London’s premiere poetry, spoken word and live music nights.

6 poems for Mental Health Awareness Week
Caleb Femi: poet
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6 poems for Mental Health Awareness Week

Enjoy six poems from the National Poetry Library, selected by National Poetry Librarian, Chris McCabe.

Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books
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Hannah Lee on rappers' reactions, Beyonce’s voice and representation in children's books

The author of My Hair and The Rapping Princess discusses representation in children’s books in this interview.

Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator
Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator
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Nadia Shireen on Grimwood and becoming an author and illustrator

Nadia Shireen, award-winning children’s author and illustrator of The Cow Who Fell to Earth and Good Little Wolf answers questions on her career.

Alan Hollinghurst & Marlon James: Hidden Histories
Alan Hollinghurst and Marlon James sit smiling, side by side on the Royal Festival Hall stage
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Alan Hollinghurst & Marlon James: Hidden Histories

Author, poet and short storyteller Alan Hollinghurst and novelist Marlon James discuss how fiction can capture lives on the margins of history.