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Save the date: Our 10th anniversary is taking place 23 May - 1 June 2025 - see you there! Follow our socials for community project & event updates.
Derby, UK
Joined December 2014
In 50 words or less, we want to know what the word ‘Voices’ inspires you to create. What does it make you think of? What does it mean to you? #FlashFiction
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February is bleak, but a warm and friendly welcome awaits you at a free #SharedReading Session. ✨ Enjoy an hour of connection and conversation ✨ Dive into poems, stories, letters, quotes, lyrics, and more ✨ No pressure to read aloud – just relax and enjoy #DerbyBookFestival
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There’s only one week to go until our #FlashFiction Competition closes for another year! Remember: the theme is ‘Voices’, you can enter as many times as you’d like, and you only have to write 50 words. Go go go! ✍️
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⏰Reminder ⏰ If you haven’t entered our #FlashFiction writing competition yet, there’s still time! We’re accepting entries until Sunday 16 February. All you need to do is submit your short story on ‘Voices’ in 50 words or less
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Something we often get asked is: Are there prizes for your #FlashFiction competition? Well, the answer is: Yes! Each year, the winners of our #FlashFiction competition have their story printed on a bookmark that is illustrated by a student from the @DerbyUni and a £50 book token.
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You're invited to the BIG Derby World Book Day Party! Visit to get your free tickets to what is set to be a brilliant day for Derby. @Lovelalalanduk @derbycollege
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When you use your voice, do you feel powerful? Do you speak quietly? Or loudly? What do you use your voice for? Do you speak the truth? Whatever the word ‘Voices’ means to you, we want to know in 50 words or less, as part of our #FlashFiction competition!
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#Sharedreading is all about love - love of words, community and coming together to celebrate both. 💗What's your favourite piece of writing about love? It could be a poem, lyrics, a love letter, a quote about love - anything goes! #monthoflove #sharethelove #derbybookfestival
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Join #SharedReading in Derby to improve your well-being and sense of connectivity, all for free in the heart of Derby. Check out this week's sessions. #SharedReading #DerbyBookFestival #DerbyBookFest #NewYear #Resolution #Reading #Bookstagram
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Who is your favourite singer? How would you describe their voice? What do they sound like? Don’t tell us now, use this for your #FlashFiction entry - you’ve got until Sunday 16th February to submit
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Have you thought about entering our #FlashFiction competition? We’ve got two ages categories for under 18’s: under, 12-17. All you need to do is write a 50 word story on the theme ‘Voices’. If you want to submit a batch of entries, email us and we’ll be happy to help!
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We’re already a week into our #FlashFiction competition! If you need some inspiration to help you start writing, here’s a helpful guide we’ve put together:
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Join #SharedReading in Derby to improve your well-being and sense of connectivity, all for free in the heart of Derby. Check out this week's sessions. #SharedReading #DerbyBookFestival #DerbyBookFest #NewYear #Resolution #Reading #Bookstagram
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Could it be the voice of an angel? Have you lost your voice - literally or metaphorically? What does it take to speak up? Can a group of people make a difference when they speak as one? What does the word ‘Voice’ conjure in your mind? Tell us in 50 words or less #FlashFiction
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We are delighted to announce that we have our Shortlist for the Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2025! Congratulations to all the Authors, Illustrators and Publishers @lantanapub @HachetteKids @PuffinBooks
#DCPBA2025 #KidsLit #BringingBooksToLife
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*drum roll* 🥁 please, we are excited to share the theme of this year’s Flash Fiction competition is… Voices! Visit the website to find out more #FlashFiction
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There’s only a week to go until we reveal the theme for this year’s Flash Fiction competition! Did you know we have three categories (11 and under, 12-17, and 18 and over), so everyone can have a go! We'd love to hear from as many schools as possible this year #FlashFiction
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We're thrilled to share the longlist for the Derby Children’s Picture Book Award 2025. Huge congratulations @lantanapub @AndersenPress @templarbooks @scholastic_uk #greystonekidsbooks @HachetteKids @WalkerBooksUK @OxfordChildrens #littletigerbooks #puffinbooksuk @FlyingEyeBooks
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Exciting news! We’re delighted to announce our Flash Fiction writing competition ✍️ is coming back for 2025… we’ll be announcing the theme on Monday 20 January at 10am via our social channels. #FlashFiction #WritingCompetition #DerbyBookFest
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