International Literature Festival Dublin

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Dublin’s annual celebration of the best of Irish and international literary talent

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ILFDublin 2021

20 – 30 May

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Irish & International Writing

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Family, Children & Young Adults

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Fringe Programme

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Changing Minds: Hans Ulrich Obrist

What happens when the most creative minds of our generation are asked to re-think the climate emergency?
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Small Stuff, Big Stuff Wibke Brueggemann & Ciara Smyth

YA authors Wibke Brueggeman and Ciara Smyth discuss their work, LGBTQ+ themes of coming of age, finding love, and forging friendships for life!
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The Hard Crowd: Rachel Kushner

Rachel Kushner went to Mexico in pursuit of her first love - motorbikes. Her wild ride of an essay collection describes living fast and free in a crowded world.
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Rewriting History: Nadifa Mohamed

A Granta Best of Young British Novelist, Nadifa Mohamed brings to life hidden histories which resonate strongly today.
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Past Secrets & Hidden Stories: Phil Earle & Lesley Parr

Explore two amazing World War II stories, perfect for fans of history, secrets and mysteries!
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Our Own Voices: YA with Fighting Words

Tap into your imagination, create new characters and build new worlds while sharing experiences and perspectives in this exciting workshop.
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Become Boundless at ILFDublin

A wealth of quirky, unconventional ways to engage with storytelling & words awaits you this May at ILFDublin.
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Take Flight in StoryMachine!

ILFDublin invites you on a journey of exploration and discovery through a programme of stories, poetry, illustration, workshops and talks for Family, Children and Young Adults.
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Forms & Influences at International Literature Festival Dublin

This May, as part of ILFDublin a number of writers will talk about their forms & influences, giving audiences a unique insight into their artistic minds and motivations.
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