19 May 2026 [6:30-8pm]
First Draft Books, 54 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9AE
SAVE YOUR SEAT // Free, ticketed event
How does fiction build empathy and understanding?
We are thrilled to welcome Nicola Garrard to our corner of Devon to talk about her wonderful Young Adult book, On the Edge. Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2026, Nicola has created a work of fiction that builds empathy with the lives of her working-class characters. We will dig into her writing, her life as an educator and the role books can play in deepening our connections.
Following a brief moderated conversation with Nicola & First Draft Books, you will be invited to ask your questions. Nicola will hang out after the talk to mingle and sign copies of her book.
This is a free, ticketed event for teens & adults. Please save your seat through the link above. You can also reserve a copy of the book during your registration. See you there for what is certain to be a thought-provoking chat.