Join us for a week of inspiring author talks, creative workshops, performances and community events, bringing readers and writers together from across Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

Stoke-on-Trent is a city built on creativity, craftsmanship and community. This October, we’re bringing those qualities together for the first Stoke-on-Trent Book Festival.

We break down barriers to participation by making literature, learning, learning and culture more accessible, championing literacy, inspiring creativity and helping people across the city build confidence and power with words.

By bringing together national and local talent, schools, libraries, businesses and communities, our goal is to improve engagement with reading and support youth literacy development in Stoke-on-Trent.