Daringly dynamic, boldly diverse | The UK’s largest YA literature fest based in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town | Championing diversity in programming
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Wigtown YA retweeted
14 Nov 2022
I think the question on everyone's mind is how has the festival bunting survived a month of storms? #bookfestival
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28 Jul 2022
Take a look at the longlist from @The_DBAwards. We're proud to be a part of this annual celebration of the very best in diverse literature. Massive congratulations to everyone on the list.
28 Jul 2022
The Diverse Book Awards 2022 Longlist - YA
See the full longlist (Link in bio)
Congratulations to everyone! Please do support these fantastic books.
#TheDBAwards
#diversebooks
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9 Jul 2022
We’ve had a wonderful day at #Hooked22 today. Lots of exciting events to follow on Sunday with @EleanorStewart_ @DekkoComics and @MESalisbury! Tickets still available from the website. See you there!
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Wigtown YA retweeted
1 Jul 2022
@TracesofThem, art director from @FlorisBooks is joining us at #Hooked on 9 July in @MoatBrae, Dumfries. She's sent us a little intro to what you can expect from her workshop, 'Judge A Book By Its Cover'.
Book your tickets: wigtownbookfestival.com/prog…
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2 Jun 2022
Stand Up, Stand Out in a performance poetry masterclass with @imogen_stirling this July as part of #Hooked2022. She will lead you through writing and performance exercises and offer advice on how to create spoken word poetry. Free for under 26s!
Tickets: wigtownbookfestival.com/prog…
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Wigtown YA retweeted
2 Feb 2022
It’s an appropriately late hour to announce that our dark skies festival, Big Bang Week 2022 is now live, with an inspiring array of speakers whose eyes are fixed firmly on the stars. Take a look here: wigtownbookfestival.com/prog… #astronomy
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Wigtown YA retweeted
3 Feb 2022
We are so pleased to one again have @WigtownYA as one of our sponsors! The YA winner will be part of the amazing Wigtown YA at the Wigtown Book Festival.
The Diverse Book Awards is now open till May 31st! Enter via the website thediversebookawards.co.uk
#TheDBAwards
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18 Jan 2022
Is climate change on your mind? Are you already bursting with ideas and keen to work with like-minded souls to “cook up” environmental solutions? Join @TheStovies for the Climate Kitchen, kicking off this Friday night!
thestove.org/event/climate-k…
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Wigtown YA retweeted
18 Jan 2022
Wigtown Festival Company is seeking to appoint an illustrator-in-residence as part of its Story Book Dumfries initiative. Find out how to get involved on our website.
wigtownbookfestival.com/blog…
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17 Jan 2022
Our friends at @DGArtsFest have launched their 2022 Spring/Summer programme, and what a programme it is! ❤️
12 Jan 2022
We have some very exciting news!
We are delighted to be launching our 2022 Spring/Summer Arts Live programme of events across Dumfries & Galloway.
Check out all the fantastic events we have planned from February to June: dgartsfestival.org.uk/arts-l…
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17 Jan 2022
Are you interested in picking up video editing skills from an idustry pro? Sign up to this five day intensive course to kickstart your film-making. Applying is easy, just head over to our website:
wigtownbookfestival.com/blog…
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Wigtown YA retweeted
31 Dec 2021
Spending the last day of 2021 planning for a brand new project. From next month, I'll be leading the Wigtownshire Young Writers programme as part of @WigtownBookFest & @WigtownYA. There's still time for young people to join the 2022 group, details here:
wigtownbookfestival.com/blog…
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Wigtown YA retweeted
7 Dec 2021
Very excited to be embarking on this new venture next year ☀️
7 Dec 2021
📢 We’ve got an exciting new opportunity launching in January for young people aged 14-18 who want to develop their writing skills! Find the details on our website. 🎉 @imogen_stirling @HolywoodTrust @DGWGO @DGArtsFest @CatstrandYouth @DG_Unlimited
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7 Dec 2021
📢 We’ve got an exciting new opportunity launching in January for young people aged 14-18 who want to develop their writing skills! Find the details on our website. 🎉 @imogen_stirling @HolywoodTrust @DGWGO @DGArtsFest @CatstrandYouth @DG_Unlimited
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1 Nov 2021
Young writers, this is for YOU. Our 2021/22 cohort has two spaces reserved especially for 14-26 y/o’s. @CreativeScots @HolywoodTrust
1 Nov 2021
📣 Are you lost on your writing journey? Perhaps you need a Compass. Our new mentoring scheme for writers in D&G, Compass, launches today. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head over to our website to apply and send us some of your writing.🧭
bit.ly/wbfmentoring
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21 Oct 2021
Congratulations @ManjeetMann! ❤️
21 Oct 2021
The winner of The Diverse Book Awards Best YA Book is...Run, Rebel by @ManjeetMann Published by @penguinrandom
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#TheDBAwards
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Wigtown YA retweeted
21 Oct 2021
Almost time to hear the winners!!!!!!
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Wigtown YA retweeted
21 Oct 2021
Best Children's, Best YA & Best Adults announced tonight at 7pm. youtu.be/ISF260p_oaU Thank you to all the brilliant authors, publishers, judges, sponsors, booksellers, bloggers, librarians & everyone who loves diverse books! 🙃 Don't forget to use the hashtag #TheDBAwards
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Wigtown YA retweeted
27 Sep 2021
This Thursday night. Virtually in Scotland. Only 3 more sleeps until I’ll be online talking about Guard Your Heart @WigtownBookFest @WigtownYA Free event. Book in advance and they’ll send a reminder.
wigtownbookfestival.com/prog…
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