
Free
20 Sep 2025
The Book of Bradford launch
Join Comma Press for the launch of The Book of Bradford, specially commissioned by Bradford 2025 to celebrate the City of Culture year.
Event Details
You'll hear from editor Saima Mir and contributors Ross Raisin, Sairish Hussain and Nick Ahad on their work, inspiration and relationships to Bradford, and hear an extract from each of their stories.
Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.
The Book of Bradford has been commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
The Book of Bradford has been commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
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