Glasgow’s book festival, Aye Write!, has a free ticket offer targeted at specifically adult learners and members of community groups, who have barriers to attending literary events. People who have been involved in producing writing have been targeted in some of the deprived areas, including Govan, Gorbels, Drumchapel, Easterhouse, Balmarnock and Parkhead.
Last year, the Community Ticketing initiative gave away 400 tickets, but the initiative this year will make available 908 tickets. Many of the most popular events at Aye Write! and Wee Write! are part of it.
The Herald is a media partner for the initiative Aye Write!, beginning on 9th March, running till 19th March. On 25th February and 4th March, the Mitchell Library will host WeeWrite! Family Days. Aye Write! returns to Mitchell Library and has more events slotted at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, for the the first time, besides the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Glasgow Life runs the museums and libraries of the city. Its chair, Councillor Archie Graham, said Aye Write! And Wee Write! champions the love of reading, offering great author events and both offer classes for the love of writing. He added, they make sure as many barriers as possible are removed to participation and that everyone as far as possible can access the festival. Several free events and creative writing lessons, besides the free tickets being offered.
