The #Merky Books Literature festival, set up by the publishing imprint founded by musician Stormzy, will “hopefully be the spark that lights the imagination, the curiosity and the aspirations” of those who might not previously have considered a career in the creative arts, says author Malorie Blackman.
The two-day event, held on 22 and 23 April at the Roundhouse in London, aims to demystify the creative industries and will involve new voices as well as established names such as Blackman, who closes the festival with an in-conversation event with broadcaster Vick Hope.
