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Books By Crocus, Commonword’s Imprint
13 May 2013
The following are links to books published by Commonword under its Crocus imprint and available at amazon and at all UK bookshops. Low Life by Mike Duff A Touch of the Sun, a novel by David Evans The Seamstress and … Read more
Commonword Publications Policy 2013 (Draft)
13 May 2013
DRAFT COMMONWORD PUBLICATIONS POLICY 2013 General Development Programme Commonword aims to help new writers become more successful. We do this by providing writing development services which include: critical feedback, hothousing, mentoring, editing, professional development, support, training and publishing opportunities. … Read more
Sisterwives – Out Now On Kindle
1 May 2013
Our most successful novel in recent years is now available on Kindle. Rachel Connor’s stunning debut novel, following the lives of two women living in Marah, an isolated religious community which has withdrawn from the city of Lot. As is … Read more
‘Amsterdam’ Book Launch – Video
1 May 2013
Couple of clips from the launch of Chanje Kunda’s debut collection, Amsterdam.
Commonword Publications Policy 2013 (Draft)
13 May 2013
DRAFT COMMONWORD PUBLICATIONS POLICY 2013 General Development Programme Commonword aims to help new writers become more successful. We do this by providing writing development services which include: critical feedback, hothousing, mentoring, editing, professional development, support, training and publishing opportunities. … Read more
Sisterwives – Out Now On Kindle
1 May 2013
Our most successful novel in recent years is now available on Kindle. Rachel Connor’s stunning debut novel, following the lives of two women living in Marah, an isolated religious community which has withdrawn from the city of Lot. As is … Read more
‘Amsterdam’ Book Launch – Video
1 May 2013
Couple of clips from the launch of Chanje Kunda’s debut collection, Amsterdam.
Amsterdam by Chanje Kunda
25 Mar 2013
Amsterdam begins with a love affair. From this ripples the impact of technology on relationships, the complexity of Black European identity, and how the child is the mother of the woman. The language shimmers and dazzles with its exuberance, sass … Read more
Commonword Diversity Writing For Children Competition 2013
20 Jan 2013
2013 PARTNERSHIP AND PRIZE TO ENCOURAGE DIVERSITY IN CHILDREN’S FICTION Commonword, Puffin Books and Catherine Pellegrino & Associates are pleased to announce the second year of their partnership for the Commonword Children’s Diversity Writing Prize. Full Competiton information … Read more
11 Aug
Ghosts Exhibition – People’s History Museum
Ghosts : Disappearing Histories Celebrating the Clubs of Moss Side and Hulme from the 50s to the 80s Commonword and The People’s History Museum are celebrating the Moss Side and Hulme nightclubs of the 50s to the 80s by holding … Read more
24 Mar
6th Cultureword National Black Writers Conference
The 6th National Black Writers and Publishers conference: an informative and thought provoking day drawing on published writers and industry professionals from the UK’s most innovatory publishers and agents. Full programme for the day (please click) Tickets available from Quay … Read more
22 Mar
Ghosts Disappearing Histories : Exhibition
Ghosts Disappearing Histories : Exhibition CELEBRATING THE CLUBS OF MOSS SIDE AND HULME FROM THE 50′S TO THE 80′s Exhibition Commonword and Zion Arts Centre are celebrating the Moss Side and Hulme night clubs of the 50′s to the 80′s … Read more
1 Dec
Commonword Ghosts : Disappearing Histories Exhibition
Commonword Ghosts : Disappearing Histories Exhibition Celebrating Clubs of Moss Side & Hulme from 50s to 80s Windrush Millenium Centre Windrush Millenium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7WD 1-6 December 2011 11am – 4pm every day FREE … Read more
20 Oct
Superheroes Of Slam Final
Superheroes of Slam, the Dike Omeje Slam Poetry Award 2011, is the quest to find the ultimate slam poet with spoken word superpowers. GRAND FINAL – MANCHESTER Thursday 20 October Yard Theatre 41 Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester M15 5RF 7.30pm … Read more
Books By Crocus, Commonword’s Imprint
13 May 2013
The following are links to books published by Commonword under its Crocus imprint and available at amazon and at all UK bookshops. Low Life by Mike Duff A Touch of the Sun, a novel by David Evans The Seamstress and … Read more
Childhood Life by Nelson Kofi
3 Apr 2012
Kofi Nelson is 13 years old and he goes to Parrswood High School He is in year eight. Kofi’s favourite book is Captain Underpants. “Captain underpants is actually called Mr. Krupp he is hypnotised to think that he is a … Read more
Edith’s (Est 1949) by Tauzeni Vanessa
3 Apr 2012
My name is Vanessa Tauzeni, I am 12 years old and I go to Levenshulm High School. My favourite novel is Twilight by Stephanie Mayer. I liked that book because I have seen the movie and when I read the … Read more
Bleaching My Skin by Tauzeni Tasha
3 Apr 2012
My name is Tashia Tauzeni and I am 14years old. I go to Trinity C of E High School and I am currently in year 9. This year I’m choosing my GCSE’s. I’ve read all the series of My Sister … Read more