A gift for the newborns of Leeds, Northern Dreaming is a book produced by LEEDS 2023 and the British Library designed to be a special gift for all babies born in Leeds in 2023.
Northern Dreaming is a collection of poetry and stories created with early career and published writers including the current Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE, BBC Young Writer’s Award winner Elena Barham and up-and-coming poet - and newly qualified doctor - Safia Khan to share the unique imaginations of these writers for the next generation of dreamers to enjoy. With 18 chapters, each chapter represents a year in the newborn’s life and is designed to carry readers all the way through their childhood, and be treasured long after the last page has been turned.
The book was distributed through Leeds Libraries, Children’s Centres and health visitors. Alongside the book, a tour of storytime events were delivered in schools and community spaces in October and November.
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Total events
34
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Public events
10
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Public audience
267
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School engagements
24
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Pupil engagements
2,344
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Tickets sold
3,207
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