Category Manchester Books

See Myself in Books festival is back! 

The See Myself in Books Festival returns to Manchester from 9 to 20 March, featuring 13 diverse authors and illustrators. Designed to promote inclusivity in children's literature, the festival allows children to engage with relatable characters and cultural stories, enhancing their reading experience. A special event will be hosted on 12 March.

Libraries Update – February 2026

Bridge of Sunflowers artwork

Bridge of Sunflowers: Ukrainian Art – Central Library Manchester Central Library has been delighted to host Bridge of Sunflowers, an exhibition composed of artwork by young Ukrainian artists from the…

Manchester Books no.6 Sep/Oct 2025

A regular look at new books (fiction and non-fiction) relating to Manchester. Our first new title this time offers a slightly bizarre story: Unburied: the True Story of Hannah Beswick,…