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Literature & Poetry


Local authors inspire Ipswich pupils at Red Hat Reading Festival
Seven local authors visited primary school pupils across Ipswich during last week's Red Hat Reading Festival.
How a River Gipping shopping trolley inspired Ipswich's latest novel
What started as a poem about a shopping trolley in the River Gipping has evolved into a full-length novel chronicling four decades of Ipswich's music scene.
University students launch spooky Suffolk-inspired anthology
Suffolk Haunts, a collection of eerie tales written by University of Suffolk students, was unveiled on Tuesday night, completing a four-year anthology project celebrating the county's landmarks and stories.
Suffolk author's space turtle tale inspires young readers
A children's book by Suffolk-based author and Suffolk Mind trustee Katerina Budinova is captivating young readers globally while supporting local mental health initiatives.
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