Syima Aslam's guest appearances

Syima Aslam

Books and Authors

Talking through my hat

Stories Seldom Told

Dolly Alderton

Lissa Evans

Cathy Rentzenbrink

Henry James

Jane Eyre

Iris Murdoch

Siri Hustvedt

Colson Whitehead

Yanis Varoufakis

Ethan Hawke

Lucy Porter

Lloyd Langford

Laurie Anderson

Toni Morrison

James Joyce

OwlTail

Stig Abell

Harriett Gilbert talks to Syima Aslam and Stig Abell about books they love - all classics

A Good Read: Syima Aslam & Stig Abell

Syima Aslam co-founded the Bradford Literature Festival in 2014, and in this episode we discuss what makes this festival special, the ways that a literature festival helps the city that hosts it, and what it means for her to run this successful, growing annual event. In particular, her passion for reading and stories shines through - and for her home city and how books, libraries and reading in general are essential for young people to succeed in life. It's inspiring how she's making "literature" accessible and attractive for more people.

<p>Syima Aslam co-founded the Bradford Literature Festival in 2014, and in this episode we discuss what makes this festival special, the ways that a literature festival helps the city that hosts it, and what it means for her to run this successful, growing annual event. In particular, her passion for reading and stories shines through - and for her home city and how books, libraries and reading in general are essential for young people to succeed in life. It's inspiring how she's making "literature" accessible and attractive for more people.</p>

14: Local action, global passion (Syima Aslam interview)