Literature on Lockdown 9: #CultureConnectsUs
The final installment of Literature on Lockdown brings you events, opportunities, and new writing from the literature world.
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These blog posts offer an insight into some of the projects that we’ve supported and how the British Council works with literature, including interviews with writers, diaries from international visits, and reflections on completed or on-going projects. The opinions expressed in the blog are those of the authors.
Literature on Lockdown 8: #BlackLivesMatter
This week, for Literature on Lockdown, we have gathered a suggested reading list focusing on race and racism, and are sharing this alongside links to opportunities for Black voices to be heard and platforms to amplify Black writers’ voices.
Literature on Lockdown 7: #CultureConnectsUs
This week, Literature on Lockdown considers illustration as an alternative way to tell stories.
Literature on Lockdown 6: #CultureConnectsUs
This week on Literature on Lockdown we're showcasing a variety of literary activities that support our well-being to mark 'Mental Health Awareness Week' here in the UK.
Literature on Lockdown 5: #CultureConnectsUs
This week's Literature on Lockdown features an #EastAfricaArts focus, literary podcasts, miniature books, and considers the ways in which nations and individuals view each other and ourselves.
Literature on Lockdown 4: #CultureConnectsUs
This week Literature on Lockdown thinks of spring and looks at how organisations from around the literary world are responding differently to the challenges of lockdown.
Literature on Lockdown 3: #CultureConnectsUs
In our third edition of Literature On Lockdown, we have gathered stories, craft projects, podcasts and online events that will keep you in conversation with world literature.
Literature on Lockdown 2: #CultureConnectsUs
The second edition of the British Council Literature team's Literature on Lockdown blog is here! We're offering an overview of the literature scene during the pandemic, with suggestions for things you can read, participate in, and discover while in lockdown.
Literature on Lockdown: #CultureConnectsUs
The British Council Literature team launches our new blog series Literature on Lockdown: #CultureConnectsUs, offering an overview of the literature scene during the pandemic.
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