An audience with author Kit de Waal

Description

Award-winning author Kit de Waal's 2016 novel, My Name is Leon, topped best-seller lists with its moving story of a nine-year-old boy in foster care, trying to reunite his family. The book was made into a film in 2022. Her latest book, The Best of Everything, is a tender and funny tale of forgiveness which tugs at the heartstrings. It has received fantastic reviews. Kit’s books are firmly rooted in working-class culture. Born to an Irish mother and Caribbean father, Kit was brought up in Birmingham in the 60's and 70's. Expect stimulating conversation, followed by a Q & A session.