It’s #NationalStorytellingWeek 2021! 

We are celebrating the rich texture literature adds to our lives

Escape the winter blues with some of these fantastic events orgs here in the #SouthWest are hosting this week and beyond…
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We are celebrating the rich texture literature adds to our lives


Escape the winter blues with some of these fantastic events orgs here in the #SouthWest are hosting this week and beyond…
THREAD
#HereForCulture
Join The Winter Mini Challenge & get your little ones engaged with an array of fantastic stories this lockdown
Every reading hero who completes the Mini Challenge will be given some extra special reading rewards... Get involved! 
https://buff.ly/3iSiCjB
Sit down and snuggle up with the family for the online storytelling of 'The Grand Old Oak' 
Discover the magical secrets of the grand old oak in this light-hearted family storytelling
https://buff.ly/3qoMQx0 @actnforchildren @Cornwall_CF @FEASTCornwall
On Feb 4 tune into @mshedbristol's late lunch talk: 21st Century Kids
A project that engages with young people from all walks of life, this talk shares their stories of laughter, tragedy and hope, painting the city of #Bristol through their eyes 
https://buff.ly/3a79XG2
This half term muscle in with @the_spring's free online workshop - Telling Tales!
Create your own stories through creative writing, movement & music. Suitable for all ages - get the whole family engaged in imagination this lockdown! 
https://buff.ly/39mOU2V
#LetsCreate this lockdown with @Creative_Kernow's online community writing project: Magical Realism in the Museum! 
These creative writing workshops are inspired by collections in @Cornwall_Museum and aimed at adults or young people over 16
https://buff.ly/3qmh9Ex
On Feb 19 join @LibrariesUnLtd & #QuayWords for their online event with Writer-in-Residence @ToluAgbelusi
Tolu will be sharing from her poetry collection 'Locating Strongwoman' followed by a chat about her residency!
https://buff.ly/3qXb6Xy
@Literacy_Trust's campaign 'Connecting Stories' is committed to donating books across the #Swindon area. Today marks the opening of their creative writing competition aimed at 7-14 year olds, themed around the Swindon Hub
Find out more
https://buff.ly/3r29Brb @HachetteUK
Treat yourself to a literary bonanza on Feb 11 with @LitWorks 'The Writers’ Block: Speakeasy'. Share your work, meet other writers and listen to a live reading from the incredible poet @LouisaAdjoa
It's free to book and not one to miss!
https://buff.ly/3oo6sAa
Are you celebrating #NationalStorytellingWeek? We want to hear from you! Tell us about your literary events and activities in the comments 
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by Eleanor Fitzpatrick. Image courtesy