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New podcast episode captures voices from Derby Book Festival

Recorded during the Festival in May, this new episode of A Shared Reading Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the Festival

New podcast episode captures voices from Derby Book Festival

8th July 2026

Autumn Book Craft Market

Call out to Makers - take part in our Autumn Book & Craft Market

Derby Book Festival Autumn Book & Craft Market 2026 - Open for Applications

Call out to Makers - take part in our Autumn Book & Craft Market

7th July 2026

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Step inside a Shared Reading session with our new videos

Discover our filmed Shared Reading sessions to learn more about what to expect!

Step inside a Shared Reading session with our new videos

26th June 2026

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A snippet of June's Shared Reading Newsletter

We've been reflecting on all the different ways stories, poems, books and conversation bring people together.

A snippet of June's Shared Reading Newsletter

25th June 2026

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Children’s Laureate, Frank Cottrell Boyce to meet Derby school children

Derby Book Festival's Meet the Author Event 2026

Children’s Laureate, Frank Cottrell Boyce to meet Derby school children

17th June 2026

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A snippet of May's Shared Reading Newsletter

How does reading bring people together?

A snippet of May's Shared Reading Newsletter

3rd June 2026

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Volunteer with Shared Reading!

We're looking for warm, welcoming volunteers to lead our popular Shared Reading groups across Derby.

Volunteer with Shared Reading!

8th May 2026

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A snippet of April's Shared Reading Newsletter

This months' newsletter features some exciting news about our Shared Reading group filming, the new podcast episode and volunteering opportunities.

A snippet of April's Shared Reading Newsletter

8th May 2026

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A snippet of March's Shared Reading Newsletter

This month’s Shared Reading Newsletter shares updates, training and stories from our Shared Reading communities.

A snippet of March's Shared Reading Newsletter

13th April 2026