Franklin & Luna Go To the Moon Story Workshop (Ages 6+) JEN CAMPBELL, KATIE HARNETT Waterstones 14:00 (60mins)
Free
Perfect for any kid who loves a good story about friendship, fantasy, and spaghetti-eating yetis, Jen Campbell’s Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon is a modern update on classic fairy tales, complete with magical drawings by Katie Harnett. Join both the author and the illustrator as they bring their characters to life in a giggle-filled storytelling session complete with live drawing and a creative workshop.
Jen Campbell
Katie Harnett
AAQIL AHMED, YASMIN ALIBHAIBROWN, MOBEEN AZHAR Banqueting Suite, City Hall 14:00 (75mins)
£7
In February 1989 Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran issued a fatwa for the death of Salman Rushdie, the author of The Satanic Verses. Published in 1988, the book caused a wave of worldwide controversy as some Muslims accused the book of blasphemy.
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Luna and her best friend, Franklin the dragon, love stories. Trampolining, deep-sea diving, strange creatures: whatever the topic, they’re keen to learn more. When Franklin delves into his own origin story, the two friends find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime to the moon.
The Legacy of the Satanic Verses
Sunday 30th June SATURDAY 30 JUNE
Box Office: 01274 238 525 www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk
Bradford was one of the UK cities that led the protests against the novel and the city and the book became inextricably linked. The events led to a crystallisation of the concept of a British Muslim community, and catalysed the creation of institutions such as the Islamic Society of Britain. To discuss and reflect on this defining moment in British Muslim history, join former BBC Head of Religion & Ethics Aaqil Ahmed, journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai Brown, and journalist and filmmaker Mobeen Azhar.
Aaqil Ahmed
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
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