# Event Details - **Event Name**: Read a Black Author 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read a Black Author '26, an afternoon of reading, reflection and celebrating Black writers and Nottingham's rich literary heritage.About this EventJoin Nottingham Black Archive for Read a Black Author 2026, an inspiring afternoon celebrating Black poets, shared reading, and Nottingham's literary history.This year's theme, "Pick a Poet," pays tribute to Oswald George Powe, author of one of the earliest pamphlets on race and class in Nottingham and a dedicated advocate for Black poets in the city. Together, we'll celebrate an important part of Nottingham's print heritage while exploring the lasting impact of his work and the voices of Black poets past and present on what would have been George's 100th birthday. Whether you're revisiting a favourite poet or discovering someone new, this event is an opportunity to celebrate Black literature, connect with fellow readers, and honour Nottingham's rich cultural and literary heritage.Please bring a book or collection by a Black poet if you can. A small selection of books will also be available to browse on the day.Everyone is welcome. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6108ea10-8e2e-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1115-h740-dc888898-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMRead a Black Author 2026Info: • Meet at Central Library from 1:45pm for registration. • At 2:00pm, we'll begin with 20 minutes of quiet reading outside the library (weather permitting). • We'll then head inside the library to share extracts from books by Black poets and enjoy readings, discussion, and conversation in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nottingham/read-a-black-author-2026/100001994220657670 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-08-11T12:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Nottingham Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Nottingham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Nottingham Central Library - **lat**: 52.9495201 - **long**: -1.1478175 - **full address**: Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Read a Black Author 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d1c5cd67a7509c9bc538f36bb75304f10d59c4d832ea5dbf68b8a97f4a6a9060-rimg-w958-h958-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784940725 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Read a Black Author 2026 being held? - **A:** Read a Black Author 2026 takes place on Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Read a Black Author 2026? - **A:** Read a Black Author 2026 is organized by Nottingham Black Archive. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Read a Black Author 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nottingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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