Readings and reflection led by Sarah Gwonyoma of WhatSarahReadNext on books from the Up In Arms Library; ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ Bernardine Evaristo and ‘We Are Not Like Them’ by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza.
About Sarah Gwonyoma:
Having quit a 20-year career in International Development, Sarah has parlayed her passion for books and reading into a hugely popular online presence (@whatsarahreadnext). As well as hosting her own podcast (SHELF ABSORBED) featuring book reviews and interviews with authors (recent guests include Annie McManus, Musa Okwonga and 2021 Booker Prize Winner Douglas Stuart), Sarah is also regularly interviewed about her life and work on various platforms and was Guest Speaker at Fearne Cotton’s ‘Happy Place Festival’ in 2022z
A vivacious & charismatic presenter, Sarah has a gift for bringing books to life and authors out of their shells, and is fast becoming a key voice in the world of words.
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