Read our writer Rae on this multisensory "effervescent creation" with a strong ethos of accessibility. Following twin siblings’ very different experiences of neurodivergence and their unbreakable bond from childhood into young adulthood.
Rae de Soleil
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As well as contributing to Our Favourite Places, Rae is a writer, poet and artist.
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Latest contributions
Untold Story: Empowered – Nina Bhadreshwar
Thu. 6 November 2025
Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX
Journalist, writer and cultural connector Nina Bhadreshwar talks to her former student and Slambarz founder Dom Heslop. They'll explore Nina’s work with artists such as Tupac and inspiring young people to write, question and express themselves.
Sonita: Daughters for Sale – Sonita Alizada
Sun. 26 October 2025
Firth Hall
Sonita Alizada is a global changemaker, activist and rap artist. In conversation with Auriel Majumdar, she shares her powerful memoir, growing up in Afghanistan and becoming an artist and activist, creating a world where every girl’s voice is heard.
The Starspotter’s Guide – Sheila Kanani
Thu. 23 October 2025
The Auditorium, University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG
Planetary physicist, science presenter and educator Sheila Kanani weaves together science and storytelling to explore our infinite night sky. Her new book shares stories about the stars that cultures across the world have told through time.