Glossop BookFest

A platform for creative writers and illustrators of all ages and abilities, professional or amateur

We provide opportunities for poets, playwrights, novelists, short story writers and illustrators in all media to engage with and offer their work to the public by oral presentation and/or for sale, thereby promoting literacy and education within the community and forging connections among individuals to the benefit of their well-being and mental health.

woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch

Join in workshops and activities, make connections and build networks

In addition to our annual BookFest Event, at which all local writers and illustrators have an opportunity to showcase their work, alongside workshops and interactive activities, we run monthly Open Mic sessions with guest speakers and contributions from local writers, and also Author Presentations, monthly sessions at which individual authors, playwrights and poets can present their work.
For details, contact: hello@glossopbookfest.co.uk

Children's Poetry Competition

Senses of

Spring

Thanks to all the young local poets who sent in their delightful work, making judging very difficult indeed!
Winners of the book voucher prizes are:
1st :Darragh Aherne, age 11 
2nd: Logan Adams, age 11
3rd: Ted Wilde, age 10
Recommended:
Toby Corbett, age 11
Rebecca Brassington, age 11
Fleur Sharpe, age 10
Lily-Mae Ashley, age 11
The poems will be displayed in local shops for everyone to enjoy!

OPEN MIC

THURSDAY 4th September

At Glossop Labour Club
7.30 – 9.30 pm

Guest Poet: TBC

Musical interlude with Dimestore Dirtbags

Glossop Bookfest hosts monthly Open Mic events. Our aim is to attract, encourage and promote local writers such as poets and storytellers to share their work on an open platform.

BOOK YOUR SLOT WITH ANDY

openmic@glossopbookfest.co.uk

Acknowledgements

We are very grateful to two local councillors and to The Bureau, Glossop, for grants that enabled us to launch our activities; and to the Fothergill Family Fund, via Foundation Derbyshire, for generous financial support. Without those grants we would not be able to operate. We also wish to thank High Peak CVS for their invaluable, and continuing, help and advice.