Welcome to Off the Shelf
Sheffield’s Annual Celebration of Writing and Reading
9 October - 30 October 2010
Welcome to Off the Shelf – Sheffield’s annual celebration of writing and reading.
Off the Shelf is one of the North’s most prestigious, innovative, exciting and popular literary festivals. The festival offers a wide ranging programme including author events, readings, debate, poetry, workshops, walks, talks, exhibitions, storytelling, competitions, events for children and young people and more.
The 2009 festival was a great success with more than 20,000 people attending over 180 events. The festival included events with Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel, Ben Okri, Sarah Dunant, Tibor Fischer, Margaret Drabble, Paul Magrs, Jo Brand, Joan Bakewell, Vic Reeves, Marina Lewycka, Michael Mansfield QC, chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and The Hairy Bikers, Stuart Maconie, musician Peter Hook, poets Michael Schmidt, Michael McCarthy, Adisa, Dorothea Smartt and Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne. Off the Shelf is organised by the Arts Service of Sheffield City Council.
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We are always pleased to hear your views, reviews and ideas. See contact us for ways to get in touch. Throughout and following the festival you will be able to complete a short questionnaire on this site. Returned questionnaires will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 book token and a selection of signed books.
Off the Shelf is organised by the Culture Department of Sheffield City Council.
Rhyme and Reason - Specialists in childrens books will provide bookstalls at all events during the Festival.
If you are unable to attend an event in person, Rhyme and Reason can organise for signed copies to be reserved. Please e-mail or tel. 0114 266 1950 for information.
e-mail enquiries@rhyme-reason.co.uk
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News and Events
07/12/2009 |
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| Birthday Letters Competition Results | |
18/11/2009 |
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| Hilary Mantel Interview | |
02/09/2008 |
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| Off the Shelf - New Web Site Launched | |
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