# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author Interview : Shahnaz Ahsan - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The Jackfruit Chronicles- Memories and Recipes from a British-Bangladeshi KitchenAbout this EventA tale of migration, love and identity told through one family’s recipes and their search for home.From curry houses to wedding feats to supper clubs, traversing borders from Bangladesh, Manchester, London and Zimbabwe, The Jackfruit Chronicles is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the unique flavours and captivating history of Bengali food.Beginning with the arrival of Shahnaz’s grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this memoir not only focuses on the author's family story but also the broader narrative of the Bangladeshi diaspora, their struggles and their quest for a better life in Britain. Among the cultural divides and misunderstandings that affected the generations before her, Shahnaz beautifully weaves together her family's recipes and cherished memories; from an array of curries to vegetable delicacies and happy ending desserts, recipes include sour tomato broth, jackfruit kofta curry, lentil fritters, cardamom-infused vermicelli pudding, fish with clementine peels, and much more.The Jackfruit Chronicles by Shahnaz Ahsan is a heartful love letter to family, food and Bangladesh.ABOUT SHAHNAZ AHSANShahnaz Ahsan is an author, columnist and award-winning food writer. Her debut novel Hashim & Family was an Observer Best Book and was shortlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize. She is also an award-winning writer of short stories and screenplays.She is a columnist for Hyphen Online, and regularly writes for Observer Food Monthly. Her articles and recipes have also appeared in Waitrose Magazine, Borough Market Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, and various online publications. She is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and was a finalist in the 2023 Guild Awards. Her work has won grants from the Society of Authors (2023) and the Guild's Futures Fund (2024).Born and raised in West Yorkshire, Shahnaz is of British-Bangladeshi heritage, and has also lived in the USA, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oldham/author-interview-shahnaz-ahsan/100001987501579727 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oldham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre - **lat**: 53.540092 - **long**: -2.1097879999999805 - **full address**: Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author Interview : Shahnaz Ahsan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5c1d883ce1f2b9888918b6d4425e731a4d74167eed83966b01fa789794e64513-rimg-w1150-h1728-dcc5bca9-gmir.jpg?v=1776286453 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author Interview : Shahnaz Ahsan being held? - **A:** Author Interview : Shahnaz Ahsan takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author Interview : Shahnaz Ahsan? - **A:** Author Interview : Shahnaz Ahsan is organized by Sensory Room Bookings at Oldham Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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The space is suitable for all ages and abilities and is a great way to stimulate the senses and relax the mind.There are numerous interactive features, such as the LED sound and light touch wall, the sonographic step-light, the push-peddle, colour-changing infinity tunnel and various bubbles, lights and projections. You can also set your experience to the soundtrack of your own choice by utilising our Bluetooth enabled sound system.These 30 minute bookings are exclusive to you. The maximum capacity for the room is six people (including babies and carers).A member of library staff will be on hand to show you around.Please follow ongoing COVID guidelines and do not attend if you have tested positive for COVID or if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms." } ] } ] ```