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ReadFest 2024

Saturday 14 September to Saturday 21 September 2024 ReadFest aims to deliver a wide-ranging selection of local, national and internationally acclaimed writers especially selected to entertain and inform. Held in Barking and Dagenham Libraries each September and produced by Pen to Print, we have been celebrating readers, writers and books at ...

My Time With Pen To Print

In July we were very pleased to welcome a Work Experience student to the Pen to Print office, here are Joshua's reflections on his week with the Pen to Print team. ***** This wouldn’t be the first time I’ve been with Lisa and Lena; we travelled to Trewern for Hay Festival ...

Feed Into Our New Culture & Heritage Strategy

In Barking and Dagenham we believe culture and creativity are an important part of building a strong community, and through the work we do at the Council we want to make sure all local people have chances to be creative. We want to ensure our communities here in Barking and Dagenham experience ...
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New Opportunities

Discover new opportunities to work with Pen to Print, Barking & Dagenham and our many partners in our new Opportunities page. Here on this new page,  Pen to Print will list new grant funds open for applications, along with opportunities to work with and be be paid to deliver events, workshops ...
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Pen to Print’s LGBTQ+ History Month Book Recommendations

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Held annually, this month is an opportunity to celebrate and honour the accomplishments and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history, as well as to recognise the progress made through equality and acceptance. In line with the spirit of this month, we have been sharing tips on how ...

Pen to Print’s Black History Month Book Recommendations

Held every October, Black History Month is a time to honour those who have made a difference in our world and to commemorate the rich history of African & Caribbean people. This month, we highlighted the work of Black British authors who have made waves in the literary sphere. Here is ...
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Supporting Working Class Writers

Figures released today show that there is an endemic problem with attracting enough working class writers and professionals into the publishing industry. Pen to Print is passionate about diversity and organises a number of events that create access for everybody. Check out our Events Page to find out more.