30 Jun 2025
Bradford Literature Festival: Grace Dent & Nisha Katona in Conversation
Grace Dent & Nisha Katona
Attend the launch of the brand-new nationwide reading campaign.
Join acclaimed food writer and broadcaster Grace Dent and restaurateur and author Nisha Katona for an engaging discussion at the launch of The Big Tasty Read, a national celebration of food, culture, and storytelling.
As ambassadors for the campaign, Dent and Katona will explore the powerful connection between food and literature, sharing insights into how meals and memories shape narratives.
This event marks the beginning of a nationwide initiative to inspire reading through the universal appeal of food, bringing communities together to celebrate diverse stories and shared experiences.
About the Big Tasty Read
The Big Tasty Read is a brand-new nationwide campaign blending the joy of reading with the love of food. Led by Bradford Council’s Bradford Libraries and delivered as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the campaign will feature an exciting programme of events taking place across Bradford district and beyond.
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