A Way with Words

Discover why the wonderlands of children’s books are never quite as innocent as they seem as our expert panel discusses the radicalism of children’s literature.

Explore creative texts which focus on the cyclical changes that occur in the garden and out in the field at this creative writing workshop.

Richard Ogden of the University of York explores the features of British Sign Language and the complexity of translating written English into sign language.

Join us for a creative writing workshop focusing on the contemplation and expression of worldwide wonders through the written word.

York St John University staff and students celebrate the wonders of Global Englishes through an introduction to literature, food and other traditions and customs.

Consider the important role of ‘wonder’ at a writing workshop led by poet JT Welsch and fiction writer Sam Reese.

Learn more about the thrill of 'wonder' in Shakespeare's The Tempest and try your hand at printing a portion of Shakespeare's play on a historic printing press.

Explore the lyrics of the Beatles’ iconic Let It Be album with Colin Campbell of the University of York.

Take part in a literary treasure hunt and search for extracts from a prize-winning short story tucked away in hidden locations across York city centre.

Paul Muldoon, one of Ireland and America’s leading contemporary poets, presents a compelling selection of new and classic work.