Our Stories Matter: Authors in Conversation at Anglia Ruskin University
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1200 - 1630
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller authors sharing their stories, culture and journeys to publication.
Our Stories Matter: Celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Authors and the Power of Visibility in Literature
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the voices, creativity and lived experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) authors.
Through conversations, readings and reflections, our guest authors will share their writing journeys, the inspirations behind their work, and the importance of visibility, representation and storytelling. Together, we'll explore themes of identity, resilience, resistance and the transformative power of literature.
Whether you're a passionate reader, an aspiring writer, an educator, or simply curious to learn more, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, listen and be inspired.
A free inclusive buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Time: 21/07/26, 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Author line-up: Suzanah Buckland, Richard O'Neill, Thomas Acton, Chanel Lee, Claire Petulengro, Christine Ball, Allison Hulmes, Valerie Harris, Vanna Odley
Venue: Sawyers Building (Rooms SAW001/002), Chelmsford Campus.
You can view the campus map here: https://share.google/4e2avbIIn5YCbYEst.
Category: Arts | Books and Literature
Our Stories Matter: Celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Authors and the Power of Visibility in Literature
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the voices, creativity and lived experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) authors.
Through conversations, readings and reflections, our guest authors will share their writing journeys, the inspirations behind their work, and the importance of visibility, representation and storytelling. Together, we'll explore themes of identity, resilience, resistance and the transformative power of literature.
Whether you're a passionate reader, an aspiring writer, an educator, or simply curious to learn more, this event offers a welcoming space to connect, listen and be inspired.
A free inclusive buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Time: 21/07/26, 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Author line-up: Suzanah Buckland, Richard O'Neill, Thomas Acton, Chanel Lee, Claire Petulengro, Christine Ball, Allison Hulmes, Valerie Harris, Vanna Odley
Venue: Sawyers Building (Rooms SAW001/002), Chelmsford Campus.
You can view the campus map here: https://share.google/4e2avbIIn5YCbYEst.
Category: Arts | Books and Literature
Starting Price Per Person
Free
Other Information
Where
ARU Chelmsford
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford CM1 1SQ
United Kingdom
( College - School - Training Center )
Bishop Hall Lane
Chelmsford CM1 1SQ
United Kingdom
( College - School - Training Center )
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