This website uses cookies. Read more about our cookie/privacy policy.

Accept and Close

The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Imagination and Futurity

Dr Maryam Jameela and Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan discuss the importance of imagination and futurity within the context of literature and the politics of social transformation.

Maryam recently completed her PhD on Islamophobia, trauma and power at the University of Sheffield. Suhaiymah is an internationally acclaimed poet and educator who recently published her first collection Postcolonial Banter.

This event took place as part of The Lit Collective Sheffield Online Festival (23–25 July 2020) and is available to watch back below.

You might also like...

Late Night Books

Fri. 31 January 2025

4 Joiner Street, S3 8GW

An evening of inspiring books and words to celebrate the launch of 3800's new book, Integrity Etc. With a pop-up shop from Novel, live music from Sundress and Frazer Harris, and wine by Bench. Ticket includes free book token and glass of wine.

Akeem Balogun

Writer Akeem Balogun talks to Annalisa Toccara about his short story collection about human survival, and why he co-founded independent publishing company Okapi Books.

Next Chapter Books

A teeming treasure trove of art, philosophy and history books, alongside experimental music CDs.

Rhyme and Reason

For over two decades this colourful, charming shop has specialised in books for children. In recent years it’s expanded into a place where adults too can treat themselves to a new read.