Teachers benefited from Penguin’s involvement in our Bradford Made Conference, where they chaired a highly regarded panel on diversifying the English curriculum. The session offered practical ideas, book recommendations and classroom strategies, and gave teachers the rare opportunity to share practice and learn from one another across the district.

Students also took part in interactive ‘Build a Book’ careers workshops in three secondary schools, with 86 Key Stage 4 learners exploring potential career paths in publishing. Led by Penguin staff, the sessions helped young people understand the breadth of roles within the industry and imagine future creative possibilities.

Meanwhile, aspiring writers from across Bradford attended a public event designed to demystify the publishing process. Featuring a published author, a Penguin editor, a literary agent and Bradford-based writers and publishers, the event offered honest, practical guidance on navigating the journey from manuscript to publication. Watch the full live stream of How To Get Published here.

The programme was met with warm feedback from schools and participants.

This collaboration created meaningful opportunities for young people, educators and emerging writers alike, leaving a legacy of creativity, confidence and curiosity across Bradford’s literary landscape.